Stuart Liner is LFTC’s Managing Partner. Named one of the “Top Facilitators” by the Los Angeles Business Journal for six years in their “500 Most Influential People in Los Angeles”, Stuart is known for his ability to find successful solutions while remaining behind the scenes. Celebrities, business managers, lawyers, agents, entertainment studio heads, state and local politicians, and real estate owners and developers all turn to Stuart when facing the most complicated legal issues or high-profile crises.

Stuart is considered a consigliere for his clients involved in particularly complex litigation and transactions. He is frequently retained to broker resolutions and settle difficult cases, achieving several eight-figure settlements in contingent fee cases.

While serving as the Managing Partner of his previous firm Liner LLP, Stuart successfully launched numerous business ventures with clients in the areas of entertainment and media, real estate, and other core investments, evolving beyond the role of a traditional attorney into a partner that shares risks and more closely aligns with his clients’ interests.

Representative Experience

• Achieved an eight-figure settlement of a case against a major insurance company for targeting a product towards low-income residents across several states.
• Secured an eight-figure settlement in a class action against a large drug wholesaler brought by participants in a profit sharing and savings plan that bought the company’s stock.
• Achieved an eight-figure settlement in a high-profile case against the State of California based on a failed $2.3 billion building sale.
• Provided legal services and invested in the expansion of a client transitioning from a film distribution company to a studio, which was ultimately acquired for $412.5 million.
• Invested with a client in the acquisition out of bankruptcy of the premier provider of interactive media and consulting services in the hospitality and healthcare industries.
• Developed and sold hundreds of millions of dollars in luxury residential, student housing, and commercial real estate projects.
• Partnered with a client in the acquisition of a portfolio of parking companies with annual revenues of $600 million.

Awards and Recognition

• Los Angeles Business Journal – The Los Angeles 500 List (2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022)
• Lawdragon – Hall of Fame Honoree (2022)
• Lawdragon – 500 Leading Lawyers in America Guide (2006, 2007, 2015-2020)
• Loyola Law School, Distinguished Alumni Award (2015)
• Loyola Law School, 50 Inspirational Alumni (2015)
• Loyola Law School, Governors Recognition Award (2005)
• The Help Group, Help for Children Humanitarian Award (2007)
• Los Angeles Business Journal, Who’s Who in Law (2007)

Community Involvement

Stuart is actively involved in civic leadership and public interest organizations, particularly related to education. He served on the board of the South Central Scholars Program, (aka Thrive Scholars) for 15 years, helping thousands of motivated and gifted children from South Central Los Angeles achieve their college goals. He also created a foundation serving as a platform to provide funding, mentoring, and employment for 40 bright students annually, helping them to attend college. Stuart also guided his three sons in creating a charitable organization that has assisted various orphanages in Laos, including raising the funds necessary to build a dormitory for 200 orphans. Additionally, Stuart served on the Board of Trustees for LMU and Loyola Law School.

Education

• J.D., Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
• B.A., San Diego State University (cum laude)