El Cerrito, California Real Estate Lawyers

Paige Simmons Esq.

Helping property owners and stakeholders maximize their real estate investments.

(925) 756-7777
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Paige Simmons helps landlords, property owners, developers, and other financial stakeholders protect their real estate investment and defend it with litigation when necessary. Read More »

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James G. Schwartz

Free Consultation! Skilled Real Estate Lawyer! Experience, Diligence & Service!

(925) 463-1073
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I am dedicated to providing reliable, effective representation for a diverse range of real estate needs. I work tirelessly for the best possible outcomes! Call for a free consultation, visit my website for information. Read More »

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Neil Aaron Helfman

El Cerrito, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 32 years experience

(510) 525-4119 1190 Richmond St
El Cerrito, CA 94530

Real Estate, Business and Personal Injury
U of San Francisco School of Law

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Joyce Hiyama Glatt

El Cerrito, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 41 years experience

(510) 528-0855 820 Arlington Blvd
El Cerrito, CA 94530

Real Estate
U of San Francisco School of Law

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Kirk Schumacher

El Cerrito, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 45 years experience

(510) 289-0940 2704 Tulare Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530

Real Estate and Business
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall

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Edward Lewis Blum

Berkley, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 47 years experience

(510) 452-4400 1600 Shattuck Ave Ste 225
Berkley, CA 94709

Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
University of California, Davis, School of Law

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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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Maeve Katherine Bergman

Berkeley, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 13 years experience

(510) 704-9200 2721 Shattuck Avenue
No. 223
Berkeley, CA 94705

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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Doris Mitchell

Albany, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 10 years experience

(510) 525-8282 1320 Solano Ave., #203
Albany, CA 94706

Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate
Golden Gate University School of Law and University of San Francisco School of Law

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Greg Hartman

Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 11 years experience

(510) 227-5325 1300 Clay St.
Suite 600
Oakland, CA 94612

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy and Business
Santa Clara University School of Law

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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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David L. Roth

Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 40 years experience

(510) 482-6600 1425 Leimert Blvd, Suite 405
Oakland, CA 94602

Real Estate, Business, Construction and Stockbroker Fraud
University of California Hastings College of the Law

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Real Estate Law Offices of David L. Roth. Highest rating AV by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. Co-author, Chap. 10, California Easements And Boundaries: Law And Litigation (CEB). Author, Chap. 1, "Easements," Neighbor Disputes: Law & Litigation (CEB) Practice areas include: Commercial Landlord/Tenant; Boundary and Easement Disputes; Title, Partition, Quiet Title, Adverse Possession, Prescriptive Easements; Construction Defect and Mechanics Lien lawsuits; Premises Liability and Injuries; Purchase/Sale Transactions and Litigation; Deeds of Trust; Real Estate Fraud.

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Len Watkins

Richmond, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 31 years experience

(510) 237-6916 125 Park Place
Suite 210
Richmond, CA 94801

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Antitrust, Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
University of San Francisco School of Law

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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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John Ward Schilt

Point Richmond, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 19 years experience

(510) 234-2808 145 Park Place
Suite A
Point Richmond, CA 94801

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Construction, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
Golden Gate Univ School of Law

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John Erik Fraker

Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 19 years experience

(800) 775-7612 70 Washington Street
Suite 303
Oakland, CA 94607

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
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...

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Timothy Alan Larsen

Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 21 years experience

(510) 238-9333 717 Washington Street
Oakland, CA 94607

Real Estate and Landlord Tenant
Willamette Univ COL

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Martin Ross Sances

Lafayette, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 24 years experience

(925) 284-2810 3736 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Suite 300
Lafayette, CA 94549

Real Estate, Business, Construction and Insurance Claims
Univ of Wisconsin Law School

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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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Derek M. Wagley

Lafayette, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 13 years experience

(925) 283-2500 3433 Golden Gate Way, Suite B
Lafayette, CA 94549

Free ConsultationReal Estate and Estate Planning
John F. Kennedy University

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Garrett Francis Riegg

Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 47 years experience

(510) 535-2555 1946 Embarcadero
Oakland, CA 94606

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Estate Planning and Probate
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall

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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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William Conrad Vencill

Lafayette, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 43 years experience

(925) 946-9700 3445 Golden Gate Way
Lafayette, CA 94549

Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction
UC Hastings COL

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Robert Ian Levy

Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 20 years experience

(925) 708-3306 540 Lennon Lane
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Real Estate and Business
Tulane Univ Law School

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Dana Sack

Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 38 years experience

(510) 286-2200 One Kaiser Plaza
Suite 1015
Oakland, CA 94612

Real Estate, Business and Insurance Defense
UC Hastings COL

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Leon Henderson Rountree III

Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 17 years experience

(510) 343-6299 317 Washington Street
Suite 214
Oakland, CA 94607

Real Estate, Business, Employment and Landlord Tenant
Golden Gate Univ School of Law

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Sheryl Alyce Traum

Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 30 years experience

(510) 992-4684 1901 Harrison, Suite 1100
Oakland, CA 94612

Real Estate and Personal Injury
UC Hastings COL

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David Louis Roth

Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer

1425 Leimert Blvd., Suite 405
Oakland, CA 94602-1852

Real Estate

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Jeffrey Alan Leon

Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Attorney

(510) 208-6600 1970 Broadway
Suite 1250
Oakland, CA 94612

Real Estate

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Ali Shahrestani, Esq.

Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 11 years experience

(800) 510-3916 505 14th Street
Suite 900
Oakland, CA 94612

Real Estate, Business, Criminal and Divorce
University of California Hastings College of the Law

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"The comfort I found in trusting my trial outcome to Ali was reinforced with every interaction. He was brilliant in the courtroom, assuming control and extracting the real truth from those who absolutely did not want to give it. He is alive and passionate and at all times I felt that the case was every bit as important to him as it was to me. With Ali, I won my case on every single issue and every single point. ... He is my lawyer for life! Do yourself the favor of getting to know him."
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Eric L. Toscano

San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 9 years experience

(888) 235-8582 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105-4128

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Consumer, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
University of California, Davis, School of Law

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I am a San Francisco-based trial lawyer passionate about representing tenants in disputes with landlords and individuals who have been injured. I am a founding partner at Toscano Kellogg & Van Aken LLP, where I pursue claims against landlords arising out of illegal evictions from rent-controlled apartments, tenant harassment, defective conditions and repair issues, rodent and other pest infestations, and floods. I also counsel tenants about their rights under federal, state, and local laws, particularly the San Francisco Rent Ordinance and the Oakland Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance, and negotiate buyouts for tenants interested in relocating from their...

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John T. Kontrabecki

San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 41 years experience

(415) 416-6860 PO Box 29263
San Francisco, CA 94129

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Landlord Tenant
Cornell University

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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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David T. Chapman

San Rafael, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 18 years experience

(415) 613-9483 950 Northgate Drive
Suite 307
San Rafael, CA 94903

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Appeals, Business and Personal Injury
Santa Clara Univ School of Law

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The Law Office of David T. Chapman handles personal injury law, real estate and business counseling, and general litigation and appeals in state and federal courts. Mr. 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 &...

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Howard Elliot Kane

Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 28 years experience

(510) 292-0193 2950 Buskirk Avenue, Ste. 300
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
UC Hastings COL

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1983-1987 UCLA, B.A. History
1987-1990 UC Hastings College of the Law, Juris Doctor

Law Offices of Howard E. Kane 1990-present
Offices in Alameda & Walnut Creek

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Mr. Matthew J. Tuller

San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 7 years experience

(415) 625-0773 275 Battery Street
13th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111-3372

Real Estate, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Golden Gate University School of Law

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We provide full-service solutions for San Francisco Bay Area families, professional or retired individuals, and business owners in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Health Care Directives, and Powers of Attorney.

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Paul DeAngelis

San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 21 years experience

(415) 781-0260 534 Pacific Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133

Free ConsultationReal Estate and Business
Boston University

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Paul DeAngelis practices in the San Francisco Bay Area. He concentrates on real estate matters, including litigating buyer and seller disputes arising from transactions, neighbor and HOA disputes, and broker defense issues. He also provides transaction and counseling services to buyers and sellers, to property owners to resolve neighbor and HOA disputes, and to brokers and agents regarding risk management and BRE compliance issues. The information in this profile and any reviews or endorsements do not constitute a guarantee, warranty or prediction regarding the outcome of any legal representation. It is a communication within Rules of Professional Conduct of...

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Hanlen J. Chang

San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 13 years experience

(415) 757-3422 201 Spear Street, Suite 1100
San Francisco, CA 94105

Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and International
Southwestern University School of Law

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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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Michael Lee Mau

San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 26 years experience

(415) 495-8082 950 Harrison St., Ste. 213
San Francisco, CA 94107-1078

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Antitrust, Business and Insurance Claims
Santa Clara University School of Law and University of California - Santa Barbara

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Our managing attorney Michael L. Mau, Esq. has gained extensive experience as a trial lawyer and advocate for our clients. He has extensive experience in the areas of Construction Law, Real Property and Commercial Litigation, Collections, Business Counseling and Insurance / Surety Defense. He has experience handling cases at all stages of litigation, but unlike many he has successful courtroom trial experience. Initially he worked and gained a wide variety of experience as an Independent Contract Attorney. He then practiced for five plus years with Simpson, Aherne & Garrity, P.C., a construction law firm with offices in San Mateo and...

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Ernest Christopher Brown

San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 41 years experience

(800) 832-6946 244 California St.
Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94111

Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Environmental
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall

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Ernest C. Brown, ESQ, PE is highly experienced in construction contracts, negotiation, claims preparation, construction litigation, mechanic’s liens, bid protests, public works law and insurance coverage. He has resolved more than 2,500 construction disputes, including complex mediations, arbitrations, litigation, court trials, jury trials, DRB's and other innovative ADR approaches. He is a graduate of MIT in Civil and Environmental Engineering and earned a MS Construction Management and JD from the University of California, Berkeley. He also did graduate coursework at Harvard Law School in International Law. He is a senior construction lawyer and licensed civil engineer. Mr. Brown has...

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John Secrest Richards

Danville, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 11 years experience

(925) 231-8104 261 Hartz Avenue
Danville, CA 94526

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business and Landlord Tenant
Golden Gate University School of Law

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J.R. Richards' practice focuses on developing long term client relationships representing their interests in both transactional matters and in civil litigation. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants primarily in real estate and business disputes and has successfully litigated cases through dispositive motion, trial and settlement in state and federal courts. J.R. prepares each case to achieve a favorable judgment by trial or before trial, and when in the best interest of the client leverages a favorable settlement. Community Involvement: * Coach/Manager for Pre-K/K softball team the Purple Puppies 2016. * Coach/Manager for the Danville...

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Timothy Craig Williams

Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 32 years 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

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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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Karl Olson

San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 37 years experience

(415) 409-8904 100 Pine Street
Suite 350
San Francisco, CA 94111

Real Estate, Environmental, Products Liability and Trademarks
University of California - Hastings College of the Law

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Douglas Kershaw Poulin

Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 17 years experience

(925) 933-9800 1850 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 340
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Free ConsultationReal Estate and Construction
Boston College Law School

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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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Andrew John Chan

Concord, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 9 years experience

(510) 832-7770 2300 Clayton Road, Suite 350
Concord, CA 94520

Real Estate, Construction, IP and Insurance Defense
University of Miami School of Law

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Andrew is a senior associate in the Oakland/East Bay office of Ericksen Arbuthnot. 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, construction defect, product liability, medical malpractice, personal injury, consumer finance, intellectual property, real estate, employment, and other commercial issues.

Andrew has B.A. degrees in Cognitive Science and History, and a minor in Philosophy from the University of California, Berkeley. While...

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George W. Wolff Esq.

San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 46 years experience

(415) 788-1881 505 Sansome St
Suite 1525
San Francisco, CA 94111

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction
University of California Hastings College of the Law and Northwestern University School of Law

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Jacob Harker

San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 10 years experience

(415) 624-7602 582 Market, Suite 1007
San Francisco, CA 94104

Real Estate, Business, Criminal and Family
University of California - Hastings College of the Law

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Jacob Harker is a San Francisco Bay Area attorney. Mr. Harker has set up and run his law practice in a cost-effective and practical manner. He has done so in an effort to pass on the savings to his clients. As an attorney, Mr. Harker sees his practice as taking the lead in a new era of legal services.

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Peter Alan Mankin

Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 43 years experience

(925) 935-0300 1211 Newell Ave.
Suite 120
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
University of San Francisco School of Law

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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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