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Len Watkins
Richmond, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Antitrust, Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
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
Previous Experience
Business Attorney
Norris & Norris (now...
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Martin Ross Sances
Lafayette, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Construction and Insurance Claims
Univ of Wisconsin Law School
Areas of Expertise
Business advice and counseling
Contract drafting and review
Corporate structure and transactions
Licensing and regulation
Employment and labor negotiation
Insurance coverage and claims handling
Education
B.A., Colgate University, 1991
Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude
J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School, 1994
Martin is an experienced business attorney who facilitates transactions while minimizing the risks and pitfalls facing his clients. Martin takes a “can-do” approach to legal problems that focuses on crafting deals through an integrative and value creating process rather than conflict.
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Timothy Alan Larsen
Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Real Estate and Landlord Tenant
Willamette Univ COL
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Dana Sack
Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Real Estate, Business and Insurance Defense
UC Hastings COL
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Robert Ian Levy
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfReal Estate and Business
Tulane Univ Law School
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Jonathan Herschel Bornstein
Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Real Estate
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Garrett Francis Riegg
Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation and Estate Planning
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
I have worked in a dozen fields of law over my career of 44 years. Mostly I was a business trial lawyer, but now I only advise and handle transactions: no trials. I am semiretired but come to the office most days.
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Sanford Hilton Margolin
Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
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Maeve Katherine Bergman
Berkeley, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Golden Gate University School of Law, Golden Gate University School of Law and University of San Francisco School of Law
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Thomas F Mulvaney
Lafayette, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Real Estate
University of San Diego School of Law and University of San Diego School of Law
![Howard E. Kane]( "Howard E. Kane")
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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 ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfReal 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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Timothy Craig Williams
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(925) 933-9800
1850 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 340
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Construction and IP
Pepperdine University School of Law
Mr. Williams is the founder of The Williams Firm and has over 21 years of extensive experience in the areas of real estate, construction, business and corporate law. Mr. Williams' practice areas include all aspects of civil litigation and dispute resolution in all courts, government hearings, arbitrations and mediations in the areas of real estate, construction and business law. Mr. Williams also represents and advises clients in business transactions, corporate law, real property transactions, and trademark law.
In real estate matters he has represented owners and developers of residential and commercial properties, including multi-million dollar properties, negotiated sales...
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Peter Alan Mankin
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
University of San Francisco School of Law
Private Practice in real estate and business law for 40 years. Court and private mediator for 25 years. AV Rated and Northern California Super Lawyer.
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Andre Amin Khansari
Berkeley, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Landlord Tenant
University of Southern California Law School
Andre Khansari is an accomplished Southern California attorney. He represents individuals and businesses in Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Business, and Personal Injury matters. With nearly 20 years of experience, peers and clients alike have recognized Andre as an exceptional attorney.
Andre is committed to providing large firm advocacy with small firm prices. Call today to schedule a consultation to learn how he can help you.
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Greg Hartman
Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy and Business
Santa Clara University School of Law
Gregory S. Hartman is an attorney, CPA, and Certified Insolvency & Restructuring Advisor (credential pending). Mr. Hartman's practice involves representing both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy proceedings. He has expertise in chapter 11 businesses reorganization. Prior to starting Hartman Bankruptcy Law, Mr. Hartman represented secured creditors and trustees in bankruptcy cases. Mr. Hartman also worked for the United States Trustee's Office where he worked in an oversight role of chapter 11 cases and trustee administration. Mr. Hartman is a long-time resident of the Bay Area, living in the East Bay with his wife...
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John Erik Fraker
Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
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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William Conrad Vencill
Lafayette, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction
UC Hastings COL
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Karl J. F. Runft
10.0 
(1 Peer Review)
Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Real Estate and Business
University of Wisconsin Law School
![Douglas Kershaw Poulin]( "Douglas Kershaw Poulin")
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Douglas Kershaw Poulin
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(925) 933-9800
1850 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 340
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Construction
Boston College Law School
Mr. Poulin is experienced in the areas of real estate, business, and construction litigation. He has trial experience in both state and Federal court, and has experience in all aspects of dispute resolution. Mr. Poulin has successfully represented clients in broker disputes, foreclosures, neighbor disputes, title insurance coverage, fraud, breach of contract, breach of lease and landlord-tenant issues. Real estate issues include construction defect cases, damages on behalf of contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers in mechanic's liens, stop notice, payment and performance bond actions.
Prior to joining The Williams Firm, Mr. Poulin was an associate at the law...
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Derek M. Wagley
Lafayette, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Estate Planning
John F. Kennedy University
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John Scott Isherwood
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(925) 956-1408
1990 N. California Blvd 8th Floor
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Real Estate, Business, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Arthur J. Obolsky
Berkeley, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer
Real Estate and Business
University of San Diego School of Law
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Peter Thomas Saputo
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Real Estate
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Doris Mitchell
Albany, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate
Golden Gate University School of Law and University of San Francisco School of Law
![Eric Jeffrey Farber]( "Eric Jeffrey Farber")
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Eric Jeffrey Farber
Concord, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfReal Estate, Business, Entertainment & Sports and IP
Golden Gate University School of Law
Eric Farber is the Founder of Pacific Workers, the Lawyers for Injured Workers. We represent injured workers in their fight for justice against the insurance companies. With a solid team of well trained, caring and compassionate professionals, it is easy to see why Pacific Workers has garnered numerous awards and accolades but more importantly, over 250 five star reviews from clients.
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Michael Ralph Notaro
Alameda, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
Real estate attorney Michael Notaro has over 27 years experience in the real estate industry. His mission is to provide real estate owners, investors and developers with the finest quality legal service. Michael and his firm provide professional, âvalue addedâ legal services. Zealous and aggressive representation is balanced with negotiating the best possible client settlement. When our clients succeed, we succeed. We create lasting relationships with our clients, guided by the values of integrity, service and excellence. We are counselors as well as advocates and communicate in clear, understandable language; we believe our clients deserve to know...
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Reece R. Halpern
Albany, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
Boston College Law School
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Richard Pazin
Alameda, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Family and Tax
Wayne State University Law School and University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
University of Michigan - BBA (Accounting)
Certified Public Account - Michigan
University of Detroit Law School - JD
Wayne State University - LL.M Taxation
Attorney Licenses in Michigan and California
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David William Ginn
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfReal Estate, Business and Construction
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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David John Holcomb
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
(510) 735-4375
1990 N. California Blvd.
Suite 20
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Real Estate, Construction, Divorce and Family
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
![Jonathan Black]( "Jonathan Black")
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Jonathan Black
Lafayette, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
3182 Old Tunnel Road
Ste. C
Lafayette, CA 94549
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Landlord Tenant
![Brian A. Ripley]( "Brian A. Ripley")
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Brian A. Ripley
Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 40 years of experience
Real Estate and Business
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.
![Chris Gribble]( "Chris Gribble")
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Chris Gribble
Berkeley, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
University of California - Berkeley
Chris Gribble is a trial attorney with over a decade of experience gained litigating at California's premier real estate firms and Bay Area litigation boutiques. Chris has encountered just about every type of real estate dispute imaginable. His experience spans breach of lease, easement and boundary disputes, fraud in the sale of real estate, broker negligence, commercial and residential unlawful detainers and evictions, partition actions, quiet title actions, eminent domain, premises liability, construction defect, architectural negligence, and ADA actions.
Chris is a Berkeley Law graduate who has taken cases through verdict in jury trials, bench trials, private judicial reference, and...
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Dennis Wayne Kroeker
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfReal Estate, Business and Estate Planning
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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David Stanley Pearson
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Real Estate and Business
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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Fredrick A. Hagen
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
(925) 838-2090
2175 N. California Blvd.
Suite 500
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Real Estate, Business and Construction
Univ of San Diego School of Law
Any attorney can work on your legal matter and send you a bill. Look for an attorney who has the knowledge and experience to resolve your legal disputes and achieve your goals without incurring unnecessary legal fees.
With 20 years experience assisting clients in resolving legal disputes in both commercial and residential real estate disputes, and other matters, we pride ourselves efficiently achieving our clients' goals.
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Richard Elliot Korb
Kensington, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Civil Rights
UC Hastings COL
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Joan Marie Grimes
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Real Estate and Bankruptcy
California Western School of Law
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Katharina Nina Reynolds
Lafayette, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Real Estate and Business
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
