Rick S. Kirkbride

Rick S. Kirkbride

Leisure and Hospitality Law

3.0 (1 reviews)
Century City, California
42+ years experience
Paul Hastings LLP
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Contact Information

1999 Avenue Of The Stars 27th Floor, Century City, CA 90067
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Bio

Rick Kirkbride is a partner in the Real Estate practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Century City office.Mr. Kirkbride is also Chair of the Global Hospitality & Leisure practice group and brings over 35 years of experience representing institutional real estate companies and capital providers in the acquisition, development, finance and operation of hotels, resorts, other hospitality properties, and businesses throughout North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Rick Kirkbride is a partner in the Real Estate practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Century City office.Mr. Kirkbride is also Chair of the Global Hospitality & Leisure practice group and brings over 35 years of experience representing institutional real estate companies and capital providers in the acquisition, development, finance and operation of hotels, resorts, other hospitality properties, and businesses throughout North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Rick Kirkbride is a partner in the Real Estate practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Century City office. Mr. Kirkbride is also Chair of the Global Hospitality & Leisure practice group and brings over 35 years of experience representing institutional real estate companies and capital providers in the acquisition, development, finance and operation of hotels, resorts, other hospitality properties, and businesses throughout North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Practice Areas

Leisure and Hospitality Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Leisure and Hospitality Law, Los Angeles (2025)
  • Recognized: Leisure and Hospitality Law
  • Recognized: Real Estate Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021

Education

  • Loyola Marymount University, J.D., graduated 1983

Reviews

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Nancy Brown

2 weeks ago

Experienced and knowledgeable, but communication could improve

I engaged Rick Kirkbride and his team at Paul Hastings to assist with the acquisition of a boutique hotel in the Los Angeles area. With his 40+ years of experience and his specific recognition in Leisure and Hospitality Law, his deep expertise in the sector was immediately apparent. He navigated the complex real estate and operational licensing aspects with clear competence. However, for a client of my size, the experience felt somewhat institutional. While the final work product was solid, there were periods of delayed responsiveness, with updates often coming from junior associates rather than directly from Mr. Kirkbride himself. For the premium rate, I expected more consistent, senior-level communication. He is undoubtedly a skilled attorney, as his 'Lawyer of the Year' recognition suggests, but the client service experience felt more transactional than partnership-oriented.

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