Mark Neubauer and Robert Friedman Named to LA Times 2026 Legal Visionaries

LOS ANGELES, CA – Carlton Fields attorneys Mark Neubauer and Robert Friedman were named to the 2026 “Legal Visionaries” list by L.A. Times B2B Publishing.

This annual list recognizes lawyers who have produced exemplary accomplishments within their practice areas. Their recognition underscores their dedication to excellence, thought leadership, and impactful contributions to their clients and the broader legal community.

Throughout almost a half-century of practice, Neubauer has achieved key litigation victories for some of the world’s most well-known companies, protecting them from multimillion-dollar claims. He has tried numerous jury and bench trials in state and federal courts, focusing on sophisticated litigation, including commercial, securities, antitrust, real estate, employment, and entertainment matters. He also has a string of landmark appellate opinions he has won in areas like anti-SLAPP and lis pendens. As the founding managing shareholder of Carlton Fields’ Los Angeles office, Neubauer was instrumental in establishing and expanding the firm’s California presence, attracting top trial attorneys and bolstering its reputation in the region.

Friedman advises commercial developers, property owners, and businesses, guiding them through complex real estate transactions. His work has included structuring high-value deals for some of Southern California’s largest developers and investors, such as representing a promote partner in the nearly $500 million sale of partnership interests across nine shopping centers and leading a $46 million, 75-year ground lease for a shopping center tied to a major Los Angeles housing project. In 2024 alone, Friedman oversaw the legal side of three significant acquisitions in California for one of the most active developers in Los Angeles County.

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