Gerald Barry Dorfman
I am responsible for all matters handled by my office. Paralegals, law clerks and associates may be utilized in appropriate situations, but the buck stops with me. Intentionally remaining small has enabled me to continue to provide unparalleled personal attention and confidentiality. My clients are the reason I am here, and I work hard for the best results possible. I am honored by the trust placed in me, and strive to maintain it at the highest level. You are entitled to understand the law applicable to your matter and the options available, as well as my best advice. I have served hundreds of satisfied clients over the years and look forward to continuing to serve with determination, skill and integrity.
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Elder Law
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Litigation
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Contingent Fees
Contingency fees range from 15% to 45%. These apply to personal injury cases, and select other matters. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Regular hourly rate is $450.
- California
- 9th Circuit
- Columbia University
- B.A.
- UC Hastings COL
- Law Degree
- California State Bar # 107581
- Member
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- Website
- Dorfman Law Office
- Q. Sale of Property - Title parties disagree
- A: You can file a court action for "partition". The court will order the sale of the property (assuming physical division is not appropriate). Often, once such an action is filed (sometimes just after getting an attorney letter that filing is imminent) parties will work out a settlement where one buys out the other.
- Q. Need info on wording for deed. 3 people owned house together and assumed it was survivor rights. However deed lists each
- A: You are going to have to pay a lawyer to actually read the language of the deed, but from what you have posted, it is likely that probate will be required. Nothing you posted indicates the property was held in joint tenancy with the deceased.
- Q. Hello there , Is there any path of legal options on a sepsis death of a 64 year old from a heart valve replacement ?
- A: Yes. It begins with expert opinions that the "standard of care" was violated, and that that violation legally "caused" the death.
