Harvest Partners David Alvarado and David Levine have been ranked by Legal 500 in its 2026 US Elite guide for Los Angeles Real Estate.
The US Elite rankings highlight key lawyers who are handling work at the top of the legal market in their city. This year, the Los Angeles Real Estate list ranks just 42 lawyers.
David Alvarado is an adept and versatile advocate for his clients and has become the go-to lawyer for several of Southern California's leading real estate companies due to his brilliance and excellence in both law and business. With experience spanning all asset classes and property types, David has successfully shepherded numerous major projects to completion with a total aggregate consideration of over $1 billion in development projects and over $5 billion in real property acquisition and disposition work. As one of Harvest LLP’s founding partners, David has been instrumental in establishing the firm's vision, values, goals, and culture, sharing his passion for helping people maximize their opportunities with both his team and his clients.
David Levine's commercial real estate practice encompasses all asset classes, with a focus on complex acquisitions, financing, joint ventures, and hospitality assets. Known as a pragmatic, business-minded lawyer and savvy dealmaker, he represents developers, REITs, institutional investors, and high-net-worth individuals in structuring and executing major real estate transactions. David brings particular expertise in the hospitality sector, advising on hotel acquisitions, management and franchise agreements, and operational issues unique to the industry. He is valued for his ability to navigate nuanced, large-scale deals and deliver practical solutions that align with his clients' business goals.