Crosbie Gliner Schiffman Southard & Swanson LLP

CGS3, since its establishment in 2013, has emerged as a renowned provider of sophisticated legal services to the commercial real estate industry. The firm's unique business model, referred to as "Different by Design," centers around the principles of collaboration, flexibility, and equality, attracting top legal talent. CGS3's objective is to deliver exceptional client experiences that exceed expectations and evolve with changing market trends and client needs.

The foundation of CGS3's platform is built on the Four C's of the Cube, which include Collegiality, Control, Compensation, and Conflicts.

Collegiality: CGS3 upholds that a supportive work environment and professional collaboration are essential elements of a successful business culture. The firm's attorneys work closely together, developing an understanding of each other's practice areas and skill sets. CGS3 rejects traditional compensation methods such as origination credit, realization, and hours billed, instead prioritizing a philosophy of "rising tide lifts all boats" that emphasizes the long-term success of private practice law. The firm culture emphasizes accountability, communication, and camaraderie, and there is no room for egos or hierarchy.

Control: CGS3 is committed to empowering its attorneys to actively participate in firm management. The firm's model is inspired by traditional law firm management, but with a contemporary twist. CGS3 welcomes flextime, part-time, and non-partner track lawyers as valuable colleagues, and each attorney retains control over their professional career, including flexible fee arrangements and working hours that support a healthy work-life balance.

Compensation: CGS3's compensation system is based on meritocracy, rewarding productivity and good behavior that aligns with the firm's core values and ethos. Success at CGS3 is defined and measured collectively, not individually. The firm has eliminated partner legacy costs and maintains low overhead, allowing for competitive pay and benefits.

Conflicts: By exclusively focusing on the commercial real estate sector, CGS3 limits the number of conflicts and avoids the challenges of serving a diverse client base. When conflicts do arise, the firm resolves them based on ethics and the best interests of the clients involved, without any firm bias.

Culture: At CGS3, diversity and inclusion are highly valued. The team consists of top commercial real estate legal talent, with experience in both "Big Law" and senior in-house positions. The firm promotes a collaborative approach to business development and prioritizes collegiality, respect, and a "rising tide lifts all boats" mentality. CGS3 has a national, regional, and local presence across all transactions and asset types, serving a stable and prestigious client base.

Benefits: CGS3 is committed to supporting and inspiring its team members in all aspects of their lives. Benefits include merit-based advancement, a competitive compensation system, flexible work arrangements, a generous benefits package, investment in professional and reputational development, and recognition of each person's practice and skills.

Workstyle: At CGS3, respect, empowerment, and engagement are essential in building strong teams. Attorneys have control over their practices and are encouraged to develop services and fee arrangements that benefit both their clients and the firm. The firm forms formalized client teams to facilitate cross-selling and practice awareness, and regularly hosts team-building events to foster stronger interpersonal connections and cultural understanding.

CGS3 is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and cultural understanding.

Locations	No. of Attorneys
Los Angeles, CA	5
San Diego,	19

Practice Areas	No. of Attorneys
Bankruptcy	1
Construction	3
Insurance Coverage	1
Litigation - General (consumer)	1
Real Estate	18