El Cerrito, California Real Estate Lawyers

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James G. Schwartz
(925) 463-1073Free Consultation
Pleasanton, CA Real Estate Law Attorney
41 years experience
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Neil Aaron Helfman
El Cerrito, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 30 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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Kirk Schumacher
El Cerrito, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 43 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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Joyce Hiyama Glatt
El Cerrito, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 39 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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Edward Lewis Blum
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Berkley, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 45 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
Doris Mitchell
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Albany, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 9 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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Maeve Katherine Bergman
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Berkeley, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 11 years experience
(510) 704-9200 2721 Shattuck Avenue
No. 223
 Berkeley, CA 94705
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
University of San Francisco School of Law, Golden Gate University School of Law and Golden Gate University School of Law
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Len Watkins
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Richmond, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 30 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...
(510) 788-0675 1900 Powell Street
Suite 840
 Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 788-0040 1300 Clay Street
Room 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
Ruben Sundeen
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Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(510) 663-9240 428 13th St
8th Floor
 Oakland, CA 94612
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
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Greg Hartman
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Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 9 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...
David L. Roth
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Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 38 years experience
(510) 482-6600 1425 Leimert Blvd, Suite 405
 Oakland, CA 94602
Real Estate, Broker Fraud, Business and Construction
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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Ruben Sundeen
(510) 663-9240
Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Attorney
21 years experience
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Martin Ross Sances
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Lafayette, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 23 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.
Derek M. Wagley
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Lafayette, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 12 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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Ben Irwin Hamburg
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Berkeley, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 37 years experience
(510) 985-2600 2625 Alcatraz Ave
 Berkeley, CA 94705
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
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Ben Hamburg provides mediation services to parties seeking to resolve their disputes without the risk inherent in proceeding through trial, and additionally provides services as an arbitrator. Ben has had significant success in resolving some of the most difficult cases utilizing creative solutions. Ben also represents parties in litigation and transactional matters.
Arete Rita Kostopoulos
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Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer.
(510) 270-2782 475 14th St
Ste 260
 Oakland, CA 94612
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Business and Medical Malpractice
Wayne State University Law School
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John Erik Fraker
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Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 18 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...
(800) 775-7612 14500 Big Basin Way
Suite K
 Saratoga, CA 95070
Robert Ian Levy
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Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 18 years experience
(510) 465-0025 610 16th Street
 Oakland, CA 94612
Real Estate and Business
Tulane Univ Law School
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Garrett Francis Riegg
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Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 45 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.
Sheryl Alyce Traum
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Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 28 years experience
(510) 992-4684 1901 Harrison, Suite 1100
 Oakland, CA 94612
Real Estate and Personal Injury
UC Hastings COL
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Dana Sack
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Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 37 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
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Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 15 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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David Louis Roth
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Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer.
1425 Leimert Blvd., Suite 405
 Oakland, CA 94602-1852
Real Estate
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Jeffrey Alan Leon
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Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Attorney.
(510) 208-6600 1970 Broadway
Suite 1250
 Oakland, CA 94612
Real Estate
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Ernest Christopher Brown
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 39 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...
Richard A. Rogan
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 42 years experience
(415) 398-8080 2 Embarcadero Center
5th Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Business
University of California - Hastings College of the Law
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Robert B. Kaplan
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer.
(415) 984-9673 2 Embarcadero Center
5th Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Business
Golden Gate University School of Law
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Eric L. Toscano
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 7 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...
Peter Alan Mankin
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Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 41 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.
Matthew S. Kenefick
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer.
(415) 984-9677 2 Embarcadero Center
5th Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Real Estate, Business, Employment and Trademarks
 Santa Clara University School of Law
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Paul DeAngelis
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 19 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...
Steve Charles Vondran
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(877) 276-5084 101 California, Suite 2450
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Trademarks
Whittier Coll School of Law
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We are a business & real estate law firm. Our business side focuses on intellectual property, trademarks, copyright, social media marketing law, and entertainment law. Our real estate practice handles broker compliance, accusations, audits, investigations, hearings, real estate fraud, non-disclosure, recovery account actions, and financial elder abuse, zoning, and commercial real estate transactions.
(877) 276-5084 9701 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1000
 Beverly Hills , CA 90212
(877) 276-5084 620 Newport Center Dr
 Newport Beach, CA 92660
(877) 276-5084 8880 Rio San Diego Drive
Rio Vista Tower, 8th Floor
 san Diego, CA 92108
(877) 276-5084 2415 E. Camelback Road
Suite 2415
 Phoenix, AZ 85020
John T. Kontrabecki
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 40 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...
Michael Lee Mau
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 24 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...
Jon Welner
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(415) 984-9656 2 Embarcadero Center
5th Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Real Estate, Administrative, Energy and Environmental
Stanford University
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Jon Welner has expertise in environmental, natural resource, and land use law. His practice covers all aspects environmental law, including the regulation of air, water, hazardous substances, radiological materials, power plants, renewable energy companies, infill and coastal development, and "brownfields." Welner also represents clients on complex prevailing wage matters. He is the Vice Chair of the Planning Commission of the Town of Tiburon.
Ryan B. Noory
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(415) 797-7266 36th Floor
One Market
 San Francisco, CA 94105
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business and Securities
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(213) 986-7266 Suite 203
9350 Wilshire Blvd.
 Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(281) 888-8182 33rd Floor
3200 Southwest Frwy
 Houston, TX 77027
(347) 754-7266 39th Floor
245 Park Avenue
 New York, NY 10167
Mr. James Michael O'Neil III
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 7 years experience
(415) 992-3123 155 Montgomery Street
Suite 401
 San Francisco, CA 94104
Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
University of San Francisco
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James M. O'Neil, Esq., practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Real Estate, Landlord-Tenant, Business Law, and Civil Litigation at O'Neil, Carideo & Ruepple, LLP. While in law school, James served as an extern for the Honorable A. James Robertson II in the Civil Division of the San Francisco Superior Court and was a member of the University of San Francisco Law Review. James received his undergraduate degree from Oberlin College.
Moustafa Harfoush
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(415) 745-3035 100 Pine Street, Suite 1250
 San Francisco, CA 94117
Real Estate, Foreclosure Defense and Landlord Tenant
University of San Francisco School of Law and University of Alexandria School of Law
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Mr. Harfoush is an active member of the State Bar of California and the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law. His legal career spans over two decades. Most recently, he worked for Wells Fargo Bank Securities Division on multiple projects related to Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which was passed in response to the 2008 mortgage crises. Previously, he worked at one of the nation’s largest real estate law firms. He worked on complex issues including judicial and non-judicial foreclosure, HOA and mechanic’s liens, title claims, boundary issues, transfer of title, reformation actions...
Timothy Craig Williams
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Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 30 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...
Douglas G. Murken
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 38 years experience
(415) 749-5900 2135 Lombard St
 San Francisco, CA 94123
Real Estate, Business, Personal Injury and Tax
Golden Gate University School of Law
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David T. Chapman
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San Rafael, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(415) 613-9483 1050 Northgate Drive
Suite 333
 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 &...
Theodore W. Bloyd
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San Rafael, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(415) 846-8852 727 Butternut Drive
 San Rafael, CA 94903
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation and Construction
University of San Francisco School of Law
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Resolution of residential construction and real estate issues at a reasonable cost .

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