James Whitfield

James leads the firm's coastal practice from Malibu to Pacific Palisades. He began in residential development and brings a builder's eye to every walkthrough, from bluff stability and setbacks to coastal permitting and insurance, the details that decide whether a beachfront purchase is straightforward or painful.

Over fourteen years he has guided buyers through new construction and complete restorations, and he is a regular first call for owners weighing whether to sell, rebuild or hold. He keeps his calendar open on weekends for private tours.