James H. (Jim) Gulseth was born and attended high school in Devils Lake, North Dakota and graduated with an A.B. degree from the University of California at Berkeley. Jim earned his JD degree at the University of California Hastings School of Law in San Francisco and is admitted to practice in the State of California and before the Federal District Court, Northern District of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. He is a member of the Corporations, Business Transactions, Securities and Tax and Intellectual Property Sections of the State Bar of California. Jim’s reported cases include...

(925) 463-9600 373 North L Street
Livermore, CA 94551

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Robert Lockhart Taylor

Pleasanton, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 31 years experience

(925) 463-9600 5890 Stoneridge Dr. Suite 102
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and IP
University of California, Berkeley School of Law

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Robert L. (Bob) Taylor was born near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended high school in Berkeley, California. Bob graduated Phi Beta Kappa and with high honors from the University of California at Berkeley in 1982 with an A.B. degree in Economics. Bob graduated from the Boalt Hall School of Law (UC Berkeley) in 1985, where he was a member of the California Law Review. In 1985, he was admitted to practice in the State of California and before the Federal District Court, Northern District of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. He has since also been admitted...

(925) 463-9600 373 North L Street
Livermore, CA 94551

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Derek Deake Lim

Fremont, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 21 years experience

(510) 818-0898 3100 Mowry Ave
Ste. 204
Fremont, CA 94538

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Family
New Coll of CA School of Law

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Experienced, dedicated and affordable immigration attorney servings the Immigration community for near 20 years. Record of winning case on asylum, VAWA claim, naturalization with criminal background, waivers, and complex family based immigrant visa petitions.

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James G. Schwartz

Pleasanton, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 41 years experience

(925) 463-1073 7901 Stoneridge Dr
#401
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Civil Rights and Collections
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

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Eric Jeffrey Farber

Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 23 years experience

(510) 444-2512 333 Hegenberger Road
Suite 504A
Oakland, CA 94621

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Entertainment & Sports and IP
Golden Gate University School of Law

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As the founder of the Pacific Workers’ Compensation Law Center, Oakland attorney Eric Farber represents injured workers across many industries. Mr. Farber has been working as an attorney for over two decades. Before entering the legal field, Mr. Farber worked at the United Talent Agency and Sony Pictures-associated production company Signature Films. On several occasions, he has been selected for inclusion in the list of Northern California Super Lawyers®. He is a graduate of the Golden Gate University School of Law. For a case evaluation, contact the firm today.

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Kristy A Hernandez

Newark, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer.

(510) 456-7411 37600 Central CT.
Suite 201
Newark, CA 94560

Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Divorce

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Kristy Hernandez received her B.A. in Political Science and Comparative Literature from the University of California at Davis. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law with a concentration in Advocacy. In 2004 Kristy founded the Law Office of Kristy Hernandez which now has offices in Sacramento and Fresno. Kristy has assisted hundreds of clients in debt relief cases and is a passionate advocate for consumer rights. In addition to practicing law, from 2004 to 2007 Kristy taught at legal writing and oral advocacy as an adjunct professor at McGeorge School of Law. Kristy is...

(510) 456-7400 7777 Greenback Lane, Ste. 212
Citrus Heights, CA 95610

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John Frederick Cavin

San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 38 years experience

(925) 277-3580 2000 Crow Canyon Rd
San Ramon, CA 94583

Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation and Insurance Claims
Pepperdine Univ School of Law

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Manohar T Reddy

Fremont, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 16 years experience

(408) 829-2824 2140 Peralta Blvd
Ste. 208
Fremont, CA 94536

Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Immigration
American University Washington College of Law

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David L. Roth

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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John Secrest Richards

Danville, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 10 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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Peter Alan Mankin

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.

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Jean Claude Bernard Mallein

Danville, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 10 years experience

(925) 905-9050 244 Front Street
Danville, CA 94526

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

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Jean Claude (JJ) B. Mallein Jr. is an experienced business, tax and trusts and estates attorney. Dedicated to wealth preservation, he has focused his education and practice on helping California residents secure their estates and prepare for the future. As a partner at boutique tax and estate planning firm in the Silicon Valley, Mr. Mallein gained valuable experience in wealth management, estate planning, tax planning, business succession planning, trust and estate administrations, tax controversy, real estate transactions and like-kind exchange cases. He is fully prepared to tackle complex business and estate planning cases. Mr. Mallein is a Dual Certified...

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Hanlen J. Chang

San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 12 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...

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

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Timothy Craig Williams

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...

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Eric L. Toscano

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...

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Karyne Ghantous

San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 19 years experience

(925) 242-2431 2603 Camino Ramon, Suite 200
San Ramon, CA 94583

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Construction, Insurance Defense and Landlord Tenant
University of California Hastings College of the Law

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Karyne T. Ghantous is a California licensed attorney with close to 20 years of litigation and insurance defense experience successfully negotiating the resolution of, and trying cases in State and Federal court, Contra Costa County, Alameda County, San Francisco County, Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, Solano County and Monterey County.

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Arete Rita Kostopoulos

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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Oakland Bankruptcy Attorney

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JuLyn M. Park

Sunnyvale, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 16 years experience

(408) 416-2929 1230 Oakmead Pkwy
#306
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Construction and Insurance Defense
Santa Clara University School of Law

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Len Watkins

Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 30 years experience

(510) 788-0040 1300 Clay Street
Room 600
Oakland, CA 94612

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

(510) 788-0675 1900 Powell Street
Suite 840
Emeryville, CA 94608

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Greg Hartman

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...

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Douglas Kershaw Poulin

Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 15 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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Derek M. Wagley

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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Melissa A. Wurster

Sunnyvale, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 19 years experience

(408) 416-2929 1230 Oakmead Pkwy
#306
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business and Construction
University of Southern California Gould School of Law

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Real estate refers to land, as well as anything permanently attached to the land, such as buildings and other structures, and covers more than just the drafting of contracts for the purchase and sale of property. Both federal and state laws regulate real estate transactions. The Federal Fair Housing Act, for example, prohibits discrimination in real estate transactions on account of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Many states have enacted similar legislation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of certain characteristics.

Attorneys in this field may handle leasing issues, landlord-tenant disputes, eviction proceedings and homeowner association (HOA) problems. Other matters within this practice area include title disputes, mortgages, covenants, easements, and equitable servitudes. Many real estate issues can affect both commercial and individual renters and landlords. Real estate lawyers who represent commercial interests may also focus on land use, zoning, environmental law, or eminent domain issues.

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