Miller Starr Regalia

Walnut Creek, Calif., (December 1, 2011) – Miller Starr Regalia announced today that effective January 1, 2012, for the first time in twenty-seven years, there will be a new Managing Shareholder at the helm. The firm is pleased to announce that Anthony Leones will succeed Gene Miller as the firm’s Managing Shareholder.  During Mr. Miller’s tenure as Managing Shareholder, the firm has seen significant growth and has expanded the breadth of its practice areas to provide a full-service approach to real estate law. 

Mr. Leones joined the firm as an associate in 1996 and has been actively involved in firm management throughout his tenure with the firm.  He is a long-time member of the firm’s Executive Committee and has also served as the firm’s Marketing Shareholder.  He has served on a number of committees including the Diversity and Compensation Committees.

 “Tony Leones is well-respected by his fellow shareholders, and he will provide thoughtful and visionary leadership in his new role,” said Gene Miller.  “I have been privileged to serve as the Managing Shareholder for the last twenty-seven years, and it is time for the next generation to assume the leadership of our firm.  I know that Tony’s commitment to our clients, our firm and our employees will further the firm’s success as the preeminent real estate law firm in California.”

 “I am honored to follow Gene in his role as Managing Shareholder of our firm.  Gene has done a remarkable job of leading this firm over the last three decades,” said Mr. Leones.  “I look forward to continuing to grow the firm’s longstanding tradition of excellence in California real estate law.  Our expertise will continue to allow us to provide our clients with practical, thoughtful and innovative solutions to their business and legal needs.”

 Mr. Leones’ practice includes representation of Fortune 500 companies, media and advertising companies, developers, renewable energy companies and construction companies in a wide variety of matters including eminent domain/inverse condemnation, commercial lease disputes, zoning, planning, permitting, regulatory and general commercial litigation.  He received his J.D. from the University of Pacific McGeorge Law School and his Bachelors degree from the University of California, Davis.