Musick, Peeler & Garrett’s Chet Cramin named top real estate lawyer by Daily Journal

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP said Partner Chet Cramin was named to the Daily Journal’s Top Real Estate and Development Lawyers 2026 list. The recognition spotlights a California real estate attorney with more than 20 years of in-house REIT experience and a recent Los Angeles deal tied to a future charter school site.

Why it matters: - The Daily Journal list recognizes leading California attorneys in real estate litigation and transactions. - Cramin’s inclusion highlights Musick, Peeler & Garrett’s real estate practice and his work on development, leasing and acquisitions. - The recognition also follows another industry nod earlier this year from the Los Angeles Times.

What happened: - Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP announced that Partner Chet Cramin was named to the Daily Journal’s "Top Real Estate and Development Lawyers 2026" list. - The announcement came on Oct. 30, 2026, from the firm’s Los Angeles-area communications team. - The Daily Journal feature honored California’s leading real estate litigation and transactions attorneys.

The details: - Cramin practices from Musick Peeler’s Orange County office. - He brings more than 20 years of in-house experience with one of the nation’s largest publicly traded REITs. - His practice includes sophisticated real estate development projects, commercial leasing transactions and property acquisitions. - In the Daily Journal profile, Cramin said he was drawn to the practice because of "the deal" and the work involved in getting a successful closing. - Cramin said he finds satisfaction in helping clients overcome issues so they can achieve their goals. - The Daily Journal profile highlighted a deal Cramin negotiated this year that will put students in classrooms. - That transaction involved representing the buyer in the purchase of a Los Angeles property that will become the home of a charter school. - The Los Angeles Times named Cramin a "Commercial Real Estate Visionary" earlier in 2026.

Between the lines: - The recognition points to demand for lawyers who can handle both high-stakes transactions and complex development work. - Cramin’s background in a large REIT suggests deep experience on the client side, which can be valuable in negotiations and closings. - The charter school transaction shows the practice can have direct community impact, not just commercial significance.

What's next: - Cramin will likely continue advising clients on real estate development, leasing and acquisition deals from Musick Peeler’s Orange County office. - The Daily Journal recognition may further elevate his profile in California real estate legal circles. - Musick, Peeler & Garrett can use the honor to reinforce its position in the real estate market.