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Isabelle Marie Brown
Lakeport, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Real Estate and Estate Planning
Empire Coll School of Law
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Pamela Curulewski Jackson
Vacaville, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Landlord Tenant
Loyola Law School and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Charles Douglas Stark
Santa Rosa, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 48 years of experience
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Divorce
Col William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
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Jaimee Amanda Jones
Dixon, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Real Estate, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Probate
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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John E. Borba
Santa Rosa, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer
(707) 578-7000
50 Old Courthouse Square
Suite 605
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Personal Injury
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
John E. Borba graduated from Hastings College of the Law, University of California in 1993 and was admitted into the California Bar in December 1993. John graduated from San Francisco State University with a B.A. in International Relations in 1985. College for John began at Santa Rosa Junior College where he met his wife while earning his A.A. Degree in 1982. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: * Member of the Sonoma County Bar Association Board of Directors (2006-2010). * Co-Editor, Sonoma...
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Ethan Glaubiger
Santa Rosa, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Real Estate
Tulane Univ Law School
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Mikel D. Bryan
Larkfield-Wikiup, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Real Estate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Robert Michael Fanucci
St Helena, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
Paula Stefanie Hall
Cloverdale, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Real Estate, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Ali Shahrestani,
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(800) 510-3916
One Embarcadero Center
Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94111
Real Estate, Business, Divorce and Education
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
With a progressive law practice since 2007, Mr. Ali Shahrestani is a bi-coastal litigation attorney representing international and domestic clients in state and federal legal matters in CA, NY, and MA. He has been featured in print and TV news for his legal expertise, is a recipient of multiple awards and a graduate of top rated universities with honors, and has donated much effort and time to public education, legal journalism, and social justice activism.
1) Education Law - K-12, College, Graduate, Students, Teachers, Schools
2) Divorce & Child Custody - High Conflict, LGBTQ, Father's Rights
3) Business, Contracts, & Real Estate Law...
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Doug Bend
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Entertainment & Sports and Trademarks
Georgetown University Law Center
Doug is the founder of Bend Law Group, PC, a boutique law firm focused on advising small businesses and startups.
Prior to opening Bend Law Group, PC, Doug was a corporate attorney for a law firm in New York City. He also served as a Judicial Clerk for the Nebraska Supreme Court and the Superior Court of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Before law school, Doug was a Legislative Assistant for U.S. Representative David Price, where he managed a portfolio of issues including tax and small business.
Raised in Omaha, Doug is a graduate of Drake University where he graduated summa cum laude...
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Kristina M. Reed
Sacramento, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Real Estate and Business
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
I am a dedicated California attorney. My practice areas include Business and Real Estate Law.
I bring over 15 years of experience, knowledge and skill to my legal practice. Client-focused and results-driven, I provide a practical approach to achieving my clients' goals. I am committed to exceptional representation that is effective, efficient and affordable.
Outside of the office, I am committed to our local community. I have enjoyed being a Girl Scout Troop Leader and Mock Trial Attorney Coach, as well as a Founding Member of 100+ Women Who Care Sacramento Valley. I am also the Director of the Small Business Legal...
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George W. Wolff
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco and Northwestern University School of Law
At the Wolf Law Office, we offer over 25 years of experience handling a wide range of construction contracts and claims for clients throughout the Bay Area and Northern California.
Our principal attorney, George W. Wolff, worked in the construction industry before attending law school, acted as an arbitrator, advocate, and trial attorney on private and public construction jobs and brings a comprehensive understanding of the practical and legal issues related to construction contracts and disputes to our clients, helping you avoid or resolve disputes as quickly and efficiently as possible.
In our years of experience, we have built a comprehensive network...
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James Joseph Falcone
Sacramento, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Real Estate and Business
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and University of Maine
James Falcone has been providing Business Law, Real Estate Law and Litigation advocacy since 1987. An experienced and determined attorney, James is dedicated to protecting the interests of individuals and businesses throughout Northern California.
James represents borrowers, lenders, buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, builders and developers in business and commercial matters, as well as handling litigation and dispute resolution cases. His practice also provides counsel for business formation, contract drafting and review, and sales and leasing agreements. James is dedicated to providing high quality, cost-effective legal representation.
James earned his B.S. in Forest Management from the University of Maine. Prior to attending law...
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Kevin Duewel
Folsom, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Real Estate and Business
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Kevin Duewel handles cases in Business, Real Estate, and Land Use, and attended University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. Kevin has an office in Folsom, CA.
While in law school, he was a staff writer and primary editor for the University of the Pacific Law Review and interned at the California Chamber of Commerce. Kevin also graduated from George Washington University, where he met his wife.
Kevin is a member of the Sacramento County Bar Association and the Business Law Section of the California State Bar. He is admitted to practice in the State of California and the U.S. District...
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Howard E. Kane
Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
(510) 292-0193
Jack London Square
66 Franklin Street, Suite 300
Oakland, CA 94607
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Probate
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
I began practicing law in 1990. Prior to beginning my career, I attended UCLA from 1983-1987 with a B.A. in History. I then attended the University of California College of the Law San Francisco from 1987 to 1990. I have also been a licensed California Real Estate Broker since 1996.
My main practice areas include Probate and Trust Administration, and full-service Real Estate attorney and broker services. I have brokered hundreds of real estate transactions throughout the Bay Area since 1996.
Call me for a free consultation at 510.292.0193. If you prefer...
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Karyne Ghantous
San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Construction, Insurance Defense and Landlord Tenant
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Karyne T. Ghantous is a California licensed attorney with over 25 years of litigation and insurance defense experience successfully trying cases and serving as independent/ Civil Code section 2860 “Cumis” independent counsel in all Northern California counties. Ghantous Law Corporation represents contractors, property owners, and insureds facing liability claims and litigation. We prioritize the best interests of the insureds over the carrier’s while making every effort to end rather than prolong litigation disputes.
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Matthew S. Kenefick
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer
Real Estate and Business
Santa Clara University School of Law
Matthew Kenefick has an extensive law practice which includes litigation, real estate and compliance matters. Mr. Kenefick represents a variety of industries including manufacturers, financial institutions, retailers, real estate developers, wineries and the hotel industry, among others.
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Jason M. Horst
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Cannabis Law
University of San Francisco School of Law
Jason Horst is the Managing Partner of Horst Legal Counsel. Jason served for more than a decade as an attorney in large regional and international law firms before founding Horst Legal Counsel, serving the legal needs of businesses and individuals in California.
Jason is an accomplished litigator, having successfully resolved countless disputes for his clients in a wide range of complex litigation matters, including those involving commercial contracts, partnership disputes, trademark infringement, real estate, antitrust, and more. Jason prides himself on the ability to develop and execute creative strategies to efficiently accomplish his clients’ goals.
Jason is also among the...
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Mitchell Luke Abdallah
Sacramento, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Personal Injury and Trademarks
Humphrey's Coll School of Law
Abdallah Law Group, P.C. offers clients high quality, personalized representation with experienced legal counsel. Our focus is on corporate law, business and real estate transactions. Abdallah Law Group, P.C. has been providing superior legal representation over 15 years.
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Shawn Dhillon
Sacramento, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Landlord Tenant
Western State University College of Law
Shawn Dhillon is an experienced real estate attorney and the founder of Real Estate Law Corporation™. Shawn specializes in both real estate litigation and real estate transactional matters.
He has drafted and negotiated over $500 million in commercial real estate transactions all over California. His work includes complex real estate purchase and sale transactions, new developments, ground leases, and commercial leases with local, regional, and national companies, including several Fortune 500 Companies. Shawn regularly counsels owners of retail shopping centers, shopping malls, office buildings, industrial buildings, apartment complexes, self-storage facilities, hotels, gasoline service stations, as well as...
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Andrew John Chan
Concord, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Real Estate, Construction, IP and Insurance Defense
University of Miami School of Law
Andrew is a senior counsel in the Oakland/East Bay office of Ericksen Arbuthnot and co-chair of the firm's Appellate Practice Group. He is AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected as a Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Star by Thomson Reuters. Andrew has extensive litigation experience representing individual and institutional clients in state and federal court. His areas of practice include insurance coverage and defense, intellectual property, personal injury, professional liability, real estate, and other commercial issues.
Andrew has B.A. degrees in Cognitive Science and History, and a minor in Philosophy, from the...
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Kiran Dhillon
Citrus Heights, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
(916) 767-0000
5530 Birdcage Street
Suite 200
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business and Estate Planning
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
Kiran Dhillon specializes in transactional business law, real estate law and estate planning legal matters. She has several years of experience counseling individuals, small business owners and large corporations. Kiran has drafted thousands of agreements such as leases, timeshare agreements, asset purchase agreements, bill of sale agreements, promissory notes, security agreements, employment agreements, and professional services agreements, etc.
During law school Kiran graduated ranked 2nd as Salutatorian of her 2013 law school class at Western State College of Law, where she was the recipient of a merit-based 100% Outstanding Academic Achievement Scholarship, and the recipient of 4 Witkin Awards for Academic...
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John Park
Pleasanton, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(925) 320-7077
4900 Hopyard Road, Suite 100 - West Lobby
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law and UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
I graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and a Minor in Korean, which I speak fluently.
My firm handles all areas of practice related to estate planning, asset protection, real estate & business law. We also help people with tough immigration matters, and business owners with immigration related business matters.
Our locations in Nevada, Utah and California help people throughout the Southwest and throughout the US.
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Robert B. Kaplan
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer
Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Business
Golden Gate University School of Law
Robert B. Kaplan is an accomplished California Bankruptcy, Business, and Real Estate Law attorney with an emphasis on creditors' rights and bankruptcy related cases. Focused on results, Bob has been providing rigorous and uncompromising legal representation for over 40 years.
Bob is a Co-Managing Partner at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, a firm listed on American Lawyer's AmLaw 200. A highly skilled and knowledgeable attorney, he is ready to assist you in accomplishing your legal objectives.
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Timothy V. Kassouni
Sacramento, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Real Estate, Appeals, Business and Construction
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Sacramento attorney Timothy Kassouni founded Kassouni Law on the belief that property rights and personal freedom are intertwined. He passionately considers it his duty and mission to rigorously defend property rights against government and private abuse. Mr. Kassouni has many years of experience litigating against private and public entities at all levels of court, including the United States Supreme Court, the California Supreme Court, the California Court of Appeal, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to name a few. His litigation expertise in land use, appeals, business, and property rights law has led to legal victories and the setting...
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David T. Chapman
Chapman Law Group, A.P.C., CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
(415) 613-9483
950 Northgate Drive
Suite 306
Chapman Law Group, A.P.C., CA 94903
Real Estate, Appeals, Business and Personal Injury
Santa Clara University School of Law
Chapman Law Group, A.P.C. handles personal injury law, real estate and business counseling, and general litigation and appeals in state and federal courts. Attorney David Chapman is a Certified Mediator. The firm serves clients throughout Marin County, the greater San Francisco Bay Area, and Northern California. Mr. Chapman represents seriously injured victims in cases involving auto accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injury – including brain and spine injuries - dog bites, slip & fall, medical malpractice, and elder abuse. Mr. Chapman’s real estate practice handles cases involving nondisclosure, fraud, easement and boundary issues, HOA & landlord /...
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Alan Scott Nopar
Palo Alto, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
Real Estate, Business and IP
Stanford Law School
With 40 years of experience, I am a top-rated Business, Real Estate, intellectual Property and Franchise Law attorney. I aggressively represent clients throughout the Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area.
An accomplished lawyer, I am dedicated to providing exceptional service and legal representation. My focus is always on achieving the best possible results as quickly and efficiently as possible. I have received many honors and awards, including an AV Preeminent Rating for the highest levels of skill and integrity.
For more information, visit my website or call to arrange a consultation.
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Joshua D. Brysk
Pleasanton, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Construction and Landlord Tenant
University of San Diego School of Law and University of California - Los Angeles
Joshua D. Brysk advises clients on Business & Commercial Law, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Construction, Tax Law, and Wills, Trusts & Probate matters. He provides knowledgeable and skilled representation to clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout California.
With over 25 years of experience, Joshua is committed to providing unmatched personal attention and high quality legal advocacy. Helping clients avoid and solve their legal problems, Joshua's focus is always on achieving the best possible outcomes.
Outside of work, Joshua is a seasoned traveler. He has also enjoyed living and working in Australia and Israel.
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John T. Kontrabecki
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Landlord Tenant
Cornell University
Accomplished attorney and financier with over 30 years of experience advising companies in commercial real estate transactions, including legal entity formation, joint ventures, property acquisitions and sales, due diligence, land use planning and entitlements, secured and unsecured financing, construction contracts, litigation and arbitration.
Transaction oriented with significant experience in a wide range of commercial contracts, including reviewing, drafting and negotiating joint venture agreements, development agreements, construction contracts, public utility agreements (including service design, installation and power purchase), vendor agreements, service contracts, operation and maintenance agreements, real estate leases, secured and unsecured financing loan agreements, etc. Adept at working collaboratively and...
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Jim Filippi
Rocklin, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Estate Planning and Probate
Northwestern California University School of Law and Northwestern California University School of Law
Attorney Jim Filippi is the founder and principal attorney for the Filippi Law Firm, P.C. He is a native of Northern California, where he was born and raised.
Jim has an extensive educational background, graduating with the following degrees:
-Juris Doctor (JD) from Northwestern California University School of Law
-Bachelor of Science in Law from Northwestern California University School of Law
-Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California Coast University
-Associates of Science in Administration of Justice from Diablo Valley College
Certificate in Law Enforcement from Napa Valley College
Jim is also an adjunct professor of law at Northwestern California University School of Law, from where...
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Hanlen J. Chang
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and International
Southwestern University School of Law
Hanlen J. Chang provides legal services in Business Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning, and International Tax matters. He was recognized as a Super Lawyers rising star in 2015. Prior to establishing his own practice Hanlen was a research attorney at the San Mateo County Superior Court Probate Department. He has also worked for several Southern California and Bay Area law firms as a litigation attorney representing business owners and professionals . Hanlen grew up in Bubendorf, Switzerland and attended...
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James Gulseth
Pleasanton, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 50 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, IP and Patents
UC Hastings COL
James H. (Jim) Gulseth was born and attended high school in Devils Lake, North Dakota and graduated with an A.B. degree from the University of California at Berkeley. Jim earned his JD degree at the University of California Hastings School of Law in San Francisco and is admitted to practice in the State of California and before the Federal District Court, Northern District of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. He is a member of the Corporations, Business Transactions, Securities and Tax and Intellectual Property Sections of the State Bar of California. Jim’s reported cases include...
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Michael C Mapes
Grass Valley, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Construction and Estate Planning
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
I have devoted my legal practice to provide affordable and fixed cost legal services to small businesses and individuals in Northern California. The services I provide are aimed keeping my clients out of court. The potential cost savings, peace of mind, and confidence you earn when consulting with a knowledgeable lawyer while forming a business, entering into a contract, or planning for future needs, cannot be measured.
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Jean Claude Bernard Mallein
Danville, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Real Estate, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Golden Gate University School of Law and Golden Gate University School of Law
Jean Claude (JJ) B. Mallein Jr. is an experienced business, tax and trusts and estates attorney. Dedicated to wealth preservation, he has focused his education and practice on helping California residents secure their estates and prepare for the future. As a partner at boutique tax and estate planning firm in the Silicon Valley, Mr. Mallein gained valuable experience in wealth management, estate planning, tax planning, business succession planning, trust and estate administrations, tax controversy, real estate transactions and like-kind exchange cases. He is fully prepared to tackle complex business and estate planning cases. Mr. Mallein is a Dual Certified...
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Lubna Khan Jahangiri
San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Business
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
San Ramon Business & Real Estate Lawyer
Lubna K Jahangiri has been serving the business community of the San Francisco Bay Area for over twelve years. Attorney Jahangiri provides consultation and representation in a variety of transactional business and real property matters including:
Litigation –Represent clients in litigation, trials, arbitrations, mediations, civil writ petitions and appeals related to business, commercial, and real property disputes
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Ms. Jahangiri earned her J.D. (Doctor of Jurisprudence) from Golden Gate University in 2001, from where she graduated at the top of her class. While at law school, Ms. Jahangiri earned the CALI award for writing and research...
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Robert Lockhart Taylor
Pleasanton, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, IP and Patents
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Robert L. (Bob) Taylor was born near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended high school in Berkeley, California. Bob graduated Phi Beta Kappa and with high honors from the University of California at Berkeley in 1982 with an A.B. degree in Economics. Bob graduated from the Boalt Hall School of Law (UC Berkeley) in 1985, where he was a member of the California Law Review. In 1985, he was admitted to practice in the State of California and before the Federal District Court, Northern District of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. He has since also been admitted...
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Tim Riswold
Auburn, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer
Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
I am lucky to be an estate planning and probate attorney in Auburn, California. I work just up the road from where I grew up in Newcastle.
Before attending law school at McGeorge, I spent a few years in Los Angeles. I loved going to class at U.C.L.A., but didn't care for the congestion of people and cars. So, I moved back, got married, and thought about the future.
I ended up convincing my wife to attend law school with me. It was a good thing I did, for I had the best study partner in our class. She graduated...
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Gabriel Brandon Lenhart
Grass Valley, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Real Estate, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
At The Law Offices of Gabriel Lenhart, our focus is on our clients’ well being and protection, rather than the fees they pay us. That is why we focus on protecting and preserving our clients’ assets using the latest Estate Planning practices. Our unique planning methodology combines Estate Planning, VA Benefits Planning, and Medicaid asset preservation planning techniques and strategies. These strategies, combined with our values based approach, enable us to work seamlessly with families to create an Estate Plan that our clients’ can truly rely upon. At The Law Offices of Gabriel Lenhart,...
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Peter Nixon Brewer
Palo Alto, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Real Estate, Collections, Construction and Landlord Tenant
University of Santa Clara, School of Law
Peter Brewer founded the real estate Law Offices of Peter N. Brewer in 1995 as a solo practice. Over the past 24 years, the firm has grown and evolved into a preeminent boutique real estate law firm in Silicon Valley, serving clients throughout California. In 2018, the firm restructured into the partnership Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP, consisting of 6 attorneys and 4 staff.
Peter represents clients throughout California in a range of transaction and litigation matters related to property law, including boundary disputes, partition actions, and title & ownership disputes.
Peter Brewer’s expertise is widely recognized and highly regarded by...