Saratoga, California Business Lawyers

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Ryan Penhallegon Esq.
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California Business Law Attorney with 15 years experience

Santa Clara University School of Law and University of WashingtonUSDC: Eastern District of California, USDC: Northern District of California, Washington and California
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Robert B. Kaplan
Robert B. Kaplan
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Call today! Expert representation for corporations in business law matters!

Bob Kaplan represents banks, securitized lenders, leasing companies, real estate loan servicers, and corporations in cases involving Commercial Code issues, real property transactions, and Chapter 11 cases. Read More »
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Ethan Solove Esq.
Ethan Solove Esq.
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California Business Law Lawyer

University of Pennsylvania Law SchoolNew Jersey, Pennsylvania and California
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Stephen S. Wu
Stephen S. Wu
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Experienced & Successful California Business & Information Technology Lawyer!

I am a knowledgeable and skilled California business law attorney. I am committed to obtaining the best possible outcomes for your legal needs! Visit my website to see reviews and results, or call for a consultation! Read More »
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John Erik Fraker
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Saratoga, CA Business Law Attorney with 20 years experience
(800) 775-7612 14500 Big Basin Way
Suite K
 Saratoga, CA 95070
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
Golden Gate University School of Law and University of Southern California Gould School of Law
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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...
Terry Turner Johnson
Saratoga, CA Business Law Attorney with 34 years experience
(408) 257-9426 12153 Candy Ln
 Saratoga, CA 95070
Business and Securities
University of California Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law
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Theresa Ann Sutton
Saratoga, CA Business Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(650) 614-7307 14435 Big Basin Way
Suite 217
 Saratoga, CA 95070
Business, Employment, IP and Securities
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Chelse Ann Ferrero
Saratoga, CA Business Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(650) 213-0300 21450 Mount Eden Ct
 Saratoga, CA 95070
Business and IP
Santa Clara University Law School
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William Pryde George
Saratoga, CA Business Law Attorney with 32 years experience
(408) 255-6292 19040 Cox Ave #3
 Saratoga, CA 95070
Business and Estate Planning
U of San Francisco School of Law
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Robert E Hales
Saratoga, CA Business Law Attorney with 47 years experience
(408) 255-6292 19040 Cox Ave Ste 3
 Saratoga, CA 95070
Business and Estate Planning
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Martin S. Snitow
Saratoga, CA Business Law Lawyer with 40 years experience
(408) 985-7575 PO Box 2821
 Saratoga, CA 95070
Business and Real Estate
Yale Law School
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Leon Ken Ainer
Saratoga, CA Business Law Attorney with 21 years experience
(408) 777-0776 14500 Big Basin Way Ste K
 Saratoga, CA 95070
Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Robert Thaddeus Borawski
Saratoga, CA Business Law Attorney with 42 years experience
(408) 892-1084 12139 Marilla Dr
 Saratoga, CA 95070
Business
Lincoln Univ
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Wei-Fu Hsu
Saratoga, CA Business Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(408) 402-3831 15181 Bellecourt
 Saratoga, CA 95070
Business
Univ of Washington School of Law
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Rebecca Charlene McCracken Esq.
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California Business Law Lawyer with 16 years experience

Vermont Law SchoolCalifornia, U.S. District Courts for the Eastern Districts of New York, U.S. District Courts for the Southern Districts of New York, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and New York
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Robert G. Harris
Robert G. Harris
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California Business Law Attorney with Extensive Experience and Skill! Call Now!

I am a passionate legal advocate for those with business law needs. I will work tirelessly to advocate for your legal rights and interests! Visit my website for representative clients and cases. Call for a consultation. Read More »
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William Tinley Brooks
Saratoga, CA Business Law Attorney with 53 years experience
(408) 868-9107 20230 Merrick Dr
 Saratoga, CA 95070
Business, IP and Real Estate
Stanford Univ Law School
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Christopher Ashworth
Saratoga, CA Business Law Lawyer with 47 years experience
(408) 867-4394 14060 Douglass Ln
 Saratoga, CA 95070
Business
UC Hastings COL
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Martin Brant Fenster
Saratoga, CA Business Law Lawyer with 42 years experience
(408) 867-8600 20667 Ashley Way
 Saratoga, CA 95070
Business
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Carol Patricia Blacutt-Underwood
Saratoga, CA Business Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(408) 205-1862 19853 Park Dr
 Saratoga, CA 95070
Business and Immigration
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Claire Lencioni Imelli
Saratoga, CA Business Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(408) 257-0900 19040 Cox Ave Ste 3
 Saratoga, CA 95070
Business, Employment, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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Dann Braddock Jones
Saratoga, CA Business Law Lawyer with 33 years experience
(408) 295-4000 12660 Easton Dr
 Saratoga, CA 95070
Business and Real Estate
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Bradford John Hinshaw
Saratoga, CA Business Law Lawyer with 28 years experience
(408) 861-6500 12901 Saratoga Ave
 Saratoga, CA 95070
Business and Medical Malpractice
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Alicia Jayne Moore
Saratoga, CA Business Law Attorney with 33 years experience
(408) 569-1267 13957 Albar Ct
 Saratoga, CA 95070
Business
UCLA School of Law
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James Grant
Saratoga, CA Business Law Lawyer
18955 Monte Vista Dr
 Saratoga, CA 95070
Business
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George Grellas Esq.
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Cupertino, CA Business Law Lawyer with 41 years experience
(408) 255-6310 20400 Stevens Creek Blvd
 Cupertino, CA 95014
Business and IP
Santa Clara University School of Law
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I am a startup business lawyer and litigator practicing in Silicon Valley as head of a 4-lawyer boutique firm, George Grellas & Associates. We are business lawyers with a specialty in early-stage tech startups. Since 1984, we have helped small to medium-sized businesses, startups, entrepreneurs, and executives - several thousand in all. We help form companies - fund them - sell or merge or acquire them - sell their assets - do their corporate work, employment work, contracts, leases, and standard terms - licensing, trademark, and IP work - founder and equity incentive structures - commercial deals of all types. We...
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Jonathan Alan Blau
Jonathan Alan Blau
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Experienced & Skilled Business & Real Estate Lawyer! Protecting Your Interests!

I am a dedicated and experienced business and real estate law attorney. I will aggressively represent your rights and interests in court and mediation! Visit my website for more information and call for a consultation. Read More »
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Jaclyn M. Ford Esq.
Jaclyn M. Ford Esq.
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California Business Law Lawyer

Santa Clara University School of LawCalifornia
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Suzanne King Nusbaum
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Los Gatos, CA Business Law Attorney with 47 years experience
(408) 399-2688 119 Millrich Dr
 Los Gatos, CA 95030
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Employment and IP
Boston Univ School of Law and Santa Clara University
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Judge Suzanne K. Nusbaum (Ret.) brings a wealth of experience to her ADR practice. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, with specialized expertise in commercial contract, employment, health care, real estate and intellectual property matters, she serves on many ADR panels, including the American Arbitration Association's National Roster of Arbitrators and Mediators, the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), Arts Arbitration and Mediation Services (AAMS), the American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA), Kaiser Permanente, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Judge Nusbaum arbitrates and mediates legal fee disputes for the State...
Kathleen Lawler Bodmer
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Los Gatos, CA Business Law Lawyer with 25 years experience
(831) 462-3220 20 South Santa Cruz Avenue
Suite 300
 Los Gatos, CA 95030
Free ConsultationBusiness and Estate Planning
Boston Univ School of Law
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Kathleen has been practicing law since 1994, concentrating in the areas of estate planning, trust administration and business transaction law. Kathleen's estate planning client base ranges from young couples just starting out to those clients with multi-million dollar estates in need of tax, gift, and charitable planning, as well as a basic estate plan. Additionally, Kathleen enjoys working with clients in the later stages of life to address those matters that can make the transitions that are inevitable proceed more smoothly, and as the client best intends. Kathleen's business practice focuses on smaller businesses in need of...
Bruce Carl Janke
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Los Gatos, CA Business Law Lawyer with 42 years experience
(408) 356-6556 16965 Roberts Rd
 Los Gatos, CA 95032
Free ConsultationBusiness and Appeals
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Sujung Park
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Cupertino, CA Business Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(408) 236-7345 19925 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Suite 100
 Cupertino, CA 95014
Business and Estate Planning
Emory University
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As a business legal counsel, Sujung Park has advised individuals and businesses on various legal transactions and litigation matters. Her practice includes corporate, commercial contracts, and estate and asset planning. Sujung’s clients range from global high tech companies to innovative emerging startups and local small businesses. She also has served as outside general counsel for the US subsidiaries of Korean companies and US companies who has a business relationship with Korea.

Sujung received a J.D. from Emory University School of Law and a M.A. in International Laws from Seoul National University. She is a member of the State Bar...
Rebekah Joy Turney
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Los Gatos, CA Business Law Attorney with 10 years experience
(408) 395-6021 266 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road
 Los Gatos, CA 95030
Business, Construction, Estate Planning and Landlord Tenant
Golden Gate University
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We provide dedicated representation designed to produce results. Our primary focus is real estate, construction, landlord tenant and business law.
Mr. William W. Burns Esq.
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LOS GATOS, CA Business Law Attorney
(408) 395-2226 15720 WINCHESTER BLVD
 LOS GATOS, CA 95030
Business, Asbestos, Criminal and Nursing Home
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Shahram Miri
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Campbell, CA Business Law Lawyer with 10 years experience
(408) 866-8382 80 Gilman Ave Ste. 27
 Campbell, CA 95008
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Kristie Dawn Prinz
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Los Gatos, CA Business Law Lawyer with 21 years experience
(408) 884-3577 P.O. Box 1594
 Los Gatos, CA 95030
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Real Estate
Vanderbilt University
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Sharon Glenn Pratt
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Los Gatos, CA Business Law Lawyer with 34 years experience
(408) 369-0800 634 North Santa Cruz Avenue Suite 204
 Los Gatos, CA 95030
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Real Estate
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Sharon Glenn Pratt is the founder of the law firm of Pratt & Associates, APC. She has over 30 years of experience specializing in civil litigation, contract review and preparation, CC&R and Rules interpretation and enforcement, construction and architectural review, Fair Housing law, civil restraining orders, financial issues, elections and recalls, corporate governance, and Anti-SLAPP law. She also practices in other areas of real property law such as construction, easements, boundaries, nuisance, premises liability, and neighbor law.

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Sharon is a mother of 3 children, and has been an active supporter of Bellarmine College Prep School, Los Gatos High School, University...
Julie Bettencourt Cliff
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Los Gatos, CA Business Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(719) 331-0727 20 S. Santa Cruz Ave., Ste. 300
 Los Gatos, CA 95030
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals and Bankruptcy
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I have a successful business litigation and civil appellate practice. I also represent both debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. I represent individuals and businesses in Chapter 11 reorganizations. I also represent both plaintiffs and defendants in bankruptcy adversary proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California and the Eastern District of California.
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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP – Business and ADA Litigation

Stuart Tubis is a civil litigator representing businesses in a wide range of matters, including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claims and intellectual property disputes. Read More »
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Wendy Watrous Smith
Wendy Watrous Smith
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Over 25 Years of Experience! Exceptional Business Counsel & Representation!

I am a dedicated and skilled business law attorney. I am committed to aggressive advocacy to obtain the best possible results for business matters! Visit my website for representative cases or call for a consultation. Read More »
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Christine Fumi Kawamoto
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Los Gatos, CA Business Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(408) 373-3718 647 N Santa Cruz Ave Ste C
 Los Gatos, CA 95030
Business, Construction and Real Estate
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Nancy Lu Sequoia
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Cupertino, CA Business Law Lawyer with 11 years experience
(408) 725-7180 19925 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Suite 100
 Cupertino, CA 95014
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Brooklyn Law School
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Our mission in the practice of law is to advance justice and provide legal help to our clients with dedication, integrity and excellence. Dedication We represent our clients with zealousness and diligence. We commit our time and energy to providing our clients with excellent legal services. As a customer-service oriented firm, we give our clients personalized and individual attention. Integrity We uphold high ethical standards in representing and serving our clients. Given our dedication and skills, we believe that we can provide outstanding legal services in a legal and ethical manner. Excellence With high professional standards, legal acumen, hard work and strive for perfection, we...
Reg Lormon
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Los Gatos, CA Business Law Attorney
(408) 354-6100 236 Los Gatos Blvd
 Los Gatos, CA 95030
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Eric Thomas Hartnett
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(408) 290-8228 563 S. Murphy Ave.
 Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Sunnyvale, CA Business Law Lawyer with 14 years experience
Business, Collections, Construction and Real Estate
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Eric Hartnett possesses an impressive real estate and business law background. He is a former partner at a preeminent real estate firm in Silicon Valley and has garnered a considerable wealth of experience by working his entire career at small and medium-sized firms. He has represented a wide array of clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies and government entities to individuals and small businesses. Eric's skills and expertise have been recognized through his repeated receipt of Super Lawyers's Northern California Rising Star award.

While the majority of his cases have been venued in the Bay Area (e.g. Santa...
Kevin C Boileau
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Campbell, CA Business Law Attorney with 33 years experience
(408) 442-2983 1999 S Bascom
 Campbell, CA 95008
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Personal Injury
Harvard Law School, University of San Diego School of Law and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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For your mediation or negotiation needs, contact Kevin Boileau at
408.442.2983, 949.444.6964, or 415.830.0065.

Scientist, lawyer, and psychoanalyst specializing in complex negotiation, mediation, and law that utilizes game theory and psychoanalysis.

Substantively, we operate in:
DIVORCE LAW - - we handle complex financials, estates, and discreet matters
PERSONAL INJURY MEDIATION & NEGOTIATION - - we can help you avoid litigation and get your settlement
ANIMAL RIGHTS MEDIATION - - we protect animals
WATER & LAND MEDIATION - - we offer creative solutions
BUSINESS MEDIATION - - we can help with business conflicts
HUMAN RIGHTS MEDIATION - - we broker peace

We have offices in Silicon Valley/San Jose,...
Matthew G. Grech
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San Jose, CA Business Law Lawyer with 11 years experience
(408) 214-0385 111 North Market St.
Suite 300
 San Jose, CA 95113
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Probate
St. Thomas University School of Law
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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...
Heinz Binder
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Santa Clara, CA Business Law Attorney with 40 years experience
(408) 295-1700 2775 Park Ave
 Santa Clara, CA 95050
Business, Bankruptcy, Landlord Tenant and Tax
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Mr. Binder has over 35 years of experience representing businesses and individuals as debtors or creditors in all types of bankruptcy matters and corporate restructuring. In addition to his considerable bankruptcy experience, Mr. Binder frequently represents businesses and individuals in real estate and business matters, collection and collection defense, and commercial law disputes. Mr. Binder’s practice also includes asset protection planning, creditor negotiations and workouts, debtor-creditor rights, tax disputes, bankruptcy appeals, and representing under-insured defendants in settlement negotiations and mediations.

Mr. Binder is active in the local Silicon Valley community, frequently lecturing on bankruptcy and related topics such as asset protection...
Christian P. Binder
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Santa Clara, CA Business Law Lawyer with 7 years experience
(408) 295-1700 2775 Park Ave
 Santa Clara, CA 95050
Business, Bankruptcy and Real Estate
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Christian Binder has been an attorney at Binder & Malter, LLP since 2013.

Mr. Binder was admitted to the California Bar in December 2012 after graduating from the Santa Clara School of Law in June 2012. Mr. Binder’s practice includes debtor and creditor representation, bankruptcy and financial analysis of individuals and entities.

Mr. Binder received his Bachelor of Science in Commerce from Santa Clara University in Finance in 2009. Mr. Binder earned his law degree from the Santa Clara University School of Law in 2012. During law school, Mr. Binder was the recipient of a number of awards, including being awarded Witkin...
Jeffrey K Nielsen
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San Jose, CA Business Law Lawyer with 7 years experience
(408) 294-9700 84 West Santa Clara St. #540
 San Jose, CA 95113
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Probate
Western State University College of Law
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With over 5 years of experience, I understand the challenges facing families when they begin to contemplate their future. I know that you want to make sure that you are leaving your loved ones in a good place, and I want to help you develop a comprehensive estate plan that allows you to achieve your specific objectives.

I offer customized Estate Plans tailored to each client's needs. I have dealt with estates of all different sizes. Even if you feel that it is unnecessary for you to create an estate plan, you may have more assets than you realize. Certainly,...
Michael William Malter
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Santa Clara, CA Business Law Lawyer with 39 years experience
(408) 295-1700 2775 Park Ave
 Santa Clara, CA 95050
Business, Bankruptcy, IP and Tax
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Brett Bunnell Esq.
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University of Cincinnati College of LawCalifornia
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