Barrister is marking its 20^th Anniversary under its current owner, Vince Otte. 

As Barrister continues to grow in locations and its service offerings, our focus remains the same—customer service.  This business philosophy is the major contributor behind our tenants staying with us for an average of six years and dozens for as long as 20. We also attribute our commitment to service as the reason for referrals being our number two source for new tenants.

Since 1990, when our owner Vince Otte, acquired Attorney’s Office Management, Inc. out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has seen a name change and ongoing expansion.   Now with 22 locations throughout Southern California, Barrister has become a leader in the executive suite industry.  Otte has branched out and expanded into the telephone and management business, as well as offering four increasingly-popular virtual office packages at all our locations.

Another key point to Barrister’s permanence is the expertise and longevity of our senior management team. Several of our executives began their careers with Barrister as telephone operators or location managers and have risen through the ranks to their current positions.

President and Chief Operating Officer Dorthy Bright is nearing two decades in the industry and has served in senior executive positions with CommonWealth Partners and Trammell Crow Company.

Executive Vice President and General Manager Margaret Gunning started with us in 1983 while still in college.  Vice President of Sales and Marketing Carrie Gates began her career with Barrister as a Suite Manager. 

Barrister looks forward to celebrating many more milestones as it continues to offer clients superior office solutions.

Barrister’s President and COO Dorthy Bright and Regional Manager Terry Ray at the Torrance Advantage Awards gala at the new Miyako Hybrid Hotel.

Barrister’s commitment to supporting the growth of local businesses and our employees has received flattering recognition.  The City of Torrance recognized us with its “People to People Award,” placing us in a select group that includes Kaiser Permanente and ExxonMobil.

The selection committee cited our excellence in enhancing local employment opportunities, providing personal growth and educational opportunities to our employees, and assisting new and emerging businesses by offering flexible lease terms on a variety of office options.  

The Torrance Advantage Awards recognize innovative economic development strategies of local significance.  The Awards are designed to showcase best practices and highlight outstanding results.  Through this chance of recognition, the City thanks businesses that contribute significantly to the growth and enrichment of the Torrance community.