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Len Watkins
Richmond, CA Business Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Antitrust, Bankruptcy and IP
University of San Francisco School of Law
A resident of Oakland, Len spent much of his legal career with prestigious, top-ranked, San Francisco law firms. Mr. Watkins brings the same level of expertise, and standard of excellence, to his practice in the East Bay. Focusing on consumer bankruptcy and business law, Mr. Watkins’ depth of experience and training include:
A Masters of Business Administration, concentrating on finance, from the University of California, at Davis
A stock brokerage license (inactive) from the National Association of Securities Dealers
A California Real Estate Broker’s license
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Norris & Norris (now...
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Matthew G. Grech
Oakland, CA Business Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Probate
St. Thomas University School of Law
As an attorney, Matthew Grech began his career as a civil litigator. From there Mr. Grech transitioned into estate planning and probate & estate administration. As an estate planning/administration attorney Mr. Grech has assisted numerous clients manage trust and estate administrations from inception to closing, as well as guiding and facilitating the planning process. It was during this time that Mr. Grech realized that a number of his clients’ family members and friends were facing mounting financial troubles in the wake of The Great Recession. It was this realization that motivated Mr. Grech to begin practicing bankruptcy law, which...
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Eric David Morton
Oakland, CA Business Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
Business and IP
Western State Univ
Eric Morton is a Carlsbad and Oakland, California business and intellectual property attorney. Eric has been an attorney for more than 30 years. He provides a full range of business law and intellectual property services. His clients' businesses successfully benefit from his knowledge and professionalism and avoid unnecessary legal disputes, protect their intellectual property assets, and comply with laws that govern licensing, trademarks, regulations, and other business practices. Serving San Diego County and the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Edward Charles Casey Jr
Oakland, CA Business Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Business and Personal Injury
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
Ed Casey was born in Palo Alto, California in 1960. Mr. Casey received his A.B. from U.C. Berkeley in 1982. In 1985, he received his J.D. degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. He was admitted to the California bar and the United States District Court in 1986. Mr. Casey has been practicing law in the Bay Area for 30 years. In that time, he has tried cases in all of the Bay Area counties, as well as Los Angeles County. He has written articles and lectured on Legal Ethics, Premises Liability, Liability of Property...
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Kathleen Hunt
El Cerrito, CA Business Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Communications, Entertainment & Sports and IP
Hastings College of Law
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Robert Salinas
Oakland, CA Business Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Business, Civil Rights, Employment and Landlord Tenant
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
I am an accomplished California attorney. I represent employees and tenants in a broad range of Employment, Landlord-Tenant and Civil Rights matters.
Dedicated to exceptional advocacy, I am diligent in fighting for the rights of my clients. I am genuine, experienced, and committed to justice.
I am also active in the community, currently volunteering at both Centro Legal and the Western Service Workers Association where I provide pro bono assistance to low-wage workers.
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Abel Edens
San Francisco, CA Business Law Attorney
Business and Real Estate
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
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Sydney Elise Fairbairn
Novato, CA Business Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Collections and Real Estate
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
I am a Marin County raised person having attended Terra Linda High School, UC Berkeley and Golden Gate University Law school. I love working with the people of Marin County and am very acquainted with the court system here. Please call for a free consultation. If I cannot help you I will try to find another attorney to help you. Thank you, Sydney.
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Matthew James Eisenberg
Napa, CA Business Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
Temple Univ School of Law
An attorney in the Napa Valley focusing on wine industry law, business, real property and land use, Matt Eisenberg works with winery and vineyard owners, wine and food-related companies, beer and spirit producers, real estate developers, hotels, restaurants, lenders, nonprofits and other regional, national and international clients.
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Laura Nicolle Cowger
Oakland, CA Business Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Business, Administrative and IP
UCLA School of Law
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Richard H. Poulson
Alameda, CA Business Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Arbitration & Mediation
Washington University School of Law and University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
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John Erik Fraker
Oakland, CA Business Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
Golden Gate University School of Law and University of Southern California Gould School of Law
John Erik Fraker is the chair of the Charitable Planning & Philanthropy Practice Group for Ainer & Fraker, LLP. Specializing in high net-worth estate planning, philanthropy, and asset protection, John excels at providing sophisticated financial solutions and advanced charitable techniques that help individuals reduce taxes, provide a lasting legacy, and strengthen the familyâs core identity.
Prior to co-founding Ainer & Fraker, LLP in 2002, John handled the investment and insurance needs of high net worth families as a fee-only financial planner in the affluent Brentwood Santa Monica area of Los Angeles. Additionally, he worked as Business Development Officer for the...
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Janelle J. Smith
Berkeley, CA Business Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Employment
University of San Francisco School of Law
I help clients with their employment, business, and start-up needs. I also represent clients involved in civil litigation. Please contact me to find out how I can help you with your legal needs.
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Fulvio Francisco Cajina
Oakland, CA Business Law Attorney
Business, Civil Rights, Employment and Products Liability
Cornell University
I was born in Latin America and grew up in San Francisco. A product of the Bay Area, I studied economics at UC Berkeley before moving to Washington, DC, where I worked at both the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Reserve. In 2003, I embarked on my legal studies at Cornell Law School in Ithaca, NY. Upon graduation, I worked as a corporate associate in Manhattan at a boutique international law firm. There I had the opportunity to work on a wide array of corporate transactions, from financing the construction of a hotel in NYC, structuring investments...
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David William Ginn
Walnut Creek, CA Business Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction and Real Estate
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
GinnLaw, P.C. emphasizes real property and construction law. We assist clients with construction and real estate matters, including mechanic's liens, stop payment notices, payment bonds, home improvement contracts, construction contracts, payment disputes, defective work claims, delay claims, public works construction claims, private commercial and residential disputes, partition actions, easements, quiet title actions, purchase and sales, disclosures associated with sale of property, leasing, lease disputes, and assistance to small businesses.
David Ginn has been an attorney for over thirty-five years. He is the President of GinnLaw, P.C., a professional corporation. Mr. Ginn is one of the authors of...
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Karl J. F. Runft
Oakland, CA Business Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
University of Wisconsin Law School
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Eric Sternberger
San Rafael, CA Business Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Business, IP, International and Real Estate
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Eric Sternberger is a partner of Ragghianti Freitas LLP. Mr. Sternberger acts as outside general counsel to corporations, LLC's and partnerships with an emphasis on business and corporate transactions including entity selection, succession planning, joint ventures, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, buy-sell agreements, secured financing, licensing, and real estate matters. His representative clients include technology and intellectual property driven companies, shipping, construction, advertising/branding, web based, and the real estate and healthcare industries. Mr. Sternberger's business counseling also includes advising directors, officers, and managers regarding business strategies, consensus building and corporate governance. Additionally, he advises shareholders and LLC interest holders regarding...
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Valerie Kraml
Berkeley, CA Business Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
2625 Alcatraz Ave
319
Berkeley, CA 94705
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Estate Planning and Family
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
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Greg L Beattie
Berkeley, CA Business Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Business, IP and Securities
Harvard Law School
Greg Beattie practices corporate and technology law, and represents a broad spectrum of hardware, software and internet based companies, food and beverage companies including several wineries, cleantech/greentech companies and a variety of other distribution, retail, service, and manufacturing concerns, often serving as their general counsel. Greg graduated from Harvard Law School in 1980 (J.D., cum laude) and from Stanford University (highest honors) in 1976. His started his career at Cooley Godward, and has served as General Counsel of UB Networks, a pioneering Silicon Valley tech company, chair of the Venture and Technology Practice Group at Reed Smith,...
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Galia Aharoni
Oakland, CA Business Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Business, Employment, IP and Trademarks
Tulane University School of Law
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Stephen L. Moses
Moraga, CA Business Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Business, Arbitration & Mediation and Consumer
Syracuse University College of Law
Stephen offers experienced business and legal counseling to individuals and corporations throughout the Bay Area, including: (1) Business litigation and dispute resolution services involving misappropriation of trade secrets, non-compete/solicitation agreements, mechanics lien and payment bond claims, commercial leases, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraudulent misrepresentation and unfair, unlawful or fraudulent business practices (Bus. & Prof. C. sec. 17200); (2) Construction contracting; (3) Intellectual Property licensing and distribution; and (4) E-commerce, website terms of use, privacy policies and data protection and security.
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Jordan Jay Yudien
Walnut Creek, CA Business Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Business, Employment and Real Estate
Washington Univ School of Law
When you need an attorney with high-level experience and an aggressive litigation style, then Yudien Law Firm, P.C. is here for you. Located in Walnut Creek while serving the San Francisco Bay Area and the surrounding cities, our firm is dedicated to providing the best legal counsel and representation in a variety of specialties including: business, real estate, and labor law. We believe that you deserve a dedicated and experienced local San Francisco Bay Area lawyer to protect your interests, and we stand firmly in our commitment to professional ethics in each and every case we accept. If you need...
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David Stanley Pearson
Walnut Creek, CA Business Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
I primarily represent closely held businesses and their owners. My clients look to me to act as outside general counsel since it is unnecessary for most businesses to have a full time attorney on staff. I work with clients to resolve general business issues, whether it involves drafting and negotiating contracts, general business advice or litigation. I handle general corporate matters, contract drafting and review, merger and acquisition transactions, commercial real estate transactions, estate planning and general civil litigation services.
Recent representative matters include resolution of two wage and hour class actions with one saving the client over $3,000,000; Six...
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John Scott Isherwood
Walnut Creek, CA Business Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(925) 956-1408
1990 N. California Blvd 8th Floor
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Business, Landlord Tenant, Personal Injury and Real Estate
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Andrew Kevin Jacobson
Oakland, CA Business Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Business, Antitrust, Communications and IP
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley
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James Glassford
Walnut Creek, CA Business Law Attorney with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Golden Gate University School of Law
I have litigated many contract disputes. I taught the law of contracts at JFK University Law School for ten years. I know contracts from the practical as well as the academic point of view.
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Jeremy Joseph Sugerman
Oakland, CA Business Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, IP and Insurance Claims
George Washington Univ LS
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Steven Jeffrey Mehlman
Walnut Creek, CA Business Law Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Animal, Collections and Construction
University of Michigan
Mehlman Law Group is an East Bay (Walnut Creek, CA) real estate, business, and civil litigation law firm. We practice in all San Francisco Bay Area state and federal courts.
I believe all clients should have access to high-quality legal services. Many of my clients see me as their "in-house" counsel or trusted personal legal advisor. For legal advice or representation, contact me at (925) 935-3575 or steven@mehlmanlawgroup.com for a free consultation.
I have thirty years of experience representing small businesses and individuals. I consult with, provide guidance to, and refer clients to other professionals, including real estate and mortgage brokers, accountants,...
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Eric Francis Pierson
Oakland, CA Business Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Employment and IP
Stanford University
Eric Pierson is a practical and results-oriented attorney with over twenty-five years of in-house and law firm experience and a proven track record of success as a strategic partner and trusted advisor serving for-profit and nonprofit entities.
Eric has deep expertise in general corporate matters, nonprofits, employment law, commercial transactions and crisis management, with a special focus on managing union organizing drives and contract negotiations for nonprofits that respect labor rights. He offers strong experience in litigation, intellectual property, antitrust, environmental, compliance, product liability, artificial intelligence, privacy, cybersecurity and ediscovery as well. He is fluent in cross-border issues and...
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Edward Lewis Blum
Berkley, CA Business Law Attorney with 52 years of experience
Business, Arbitration & Mediation and Real Estate
University of California, Davis, School of Law
45 years experience as litigation and business counsel; 20 years experience as court appointed and private mediator of business and real estate disputes; Martindale AV-rated; SuperLawyers
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Yelda Mesbah Bartlett
Oakland, CA Business Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(510) 318-6313
1939 Harrison Street
9th Floor, Suite 921
Oakland, CA 94612
Business, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
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Dennis Wayne Kroeker
Walnut Creek, CA Business Law Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
UC Hastings COL
Litigation: 25%
Business disputes and litigation
49 years
Business: 20%
Corporate formation, articles and bylaws, assistance with corporate meetings and records, communicate with other corporations or individuals and attorneys, preparation of corporate agreements and individual agreements.
49 years, 1,000 cases
Corporate and incorporation: 20%
Corporate formation, articles and bylaws, assistance with corporate meetings and records, communicate with other corporations or individuals and attorneys, preparation of corporate agreements and individual agreements.
49 years, 800 cases
Estate planning: 15%
Living trusts preparation for individuals and families along with after death distribution which involves compliance with California law notifying heirs and beneficiaries as well as many other fiduciary duties a little too complex...
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Bruce Emerson Methven
Berkeley, CA Business Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Business, Antitrust, Communications and Entertainment & Sports
Boalt Hall (U.C. Berkeley)
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Patrick Emmet O'Shaughnessy
Walnut Creek, CA Business Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Antitrust and IP
UCLA School of Law
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Mr. Chris Covington
Lafayette, CA Business Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
Business
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Throughout his thirty year career Chris has been focused on assisting key executives in building their businesses, and often on preparing for and subsequently executing their liquidity event, the sale of their company, raising capital, or an IPO. As a consequence, he has developed particular expertise in Corporate and Transactional matters, Mergers and Acquisitions and with providing General Counsel Services to a wide range of business clients.
Chris has represented individual executives, sole proprietorships and Fortune 500 companies. His clients have been both public and privately held, and have included LLCs and limited and general partnerships. Most clients...
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Peter Jay Bassing
San Rafael, CA Business Law Attorney with 50 years of experience
Business, Construction, Elder and Tax
University of California, Berkeley (Boalt Hall)
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John Ward Schilt
Point Richmond, CA Business Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Employment and Personal Injury
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Chris Schaefer
San Rafael, CA Business Law Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Business, Employment and Real Estate
Lincoln Univ
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Brian A. Ripley
Oakland, CA Business Law Attorney with 40 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
AV-rated Martindale Hubbell; 39 years as transactional attorney, specializing in business and real estate law, including entity selection & formation, corporate governance, contract drafting and review, succession planning, buy-sell agreements, and risk evaluation and management; admitted to practice in all California state courts, Northern and Central California District Courts, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Selected as Best Lawyer by Oakland Magazine in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
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Mr. Jason Scott Luros
Napa, CA Business Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, IP and Landlord Tenant