Mission Viejo, California Real Estate Lawyers

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Joshua Mogin
Joshua Mogin
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California Real Estate Law Attorney with 13 years experience

New York University School of LawCalifornia
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Seth A. Nayowitz
Seth A. Nayowitz
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California Real Estate Law Attorney

Seth Nayowitz is an associate in the real estate department, focusing on real estate purchase and sale, financing and leasing transactions. Read More »
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John C. Murphy
John C. Murphy
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California Real Estate Law Lawyer with 38 years experience

John Murphy focuses his practice on eminent domain, inverse condemnation and other complex jury trials. He represents a wide variety of public agencies, corporations, and landowners. Mr. Murphy has been... Read More »
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Eric B. Blum
Eric B. Blum
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California Real Estate Law Attorney with 20 years experience

University of Southern California Gould School of LawCalifornia 1998 and California
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Frank Arnold Bayr
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San Juan Capistrano, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 21 years experience
(949) 538-3050 30320 Rancho Viejo Road
Suite 101
 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Real Estate, Business, Construction and Employment
Univ of LaVerne COL
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For over 20 years Frank A. Bayr, Esq. has aggressively protected the rights of clients in products liability, employment, personal injury, construction and business claims valued at over $100 million. His clients have included large corporations, small family-owned businesses and individuals. He has significant construction law experience, developing close working relationships with some of the nation’s top construction industry experts. Since 1996, he has utilized his expertise to provide his clients with the very best in legal representation.
Robert Beauchamp
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Mission Viejo, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 30 years experience
(949) 370-8000 23120 Alicia Pkwy
Suite 200
 Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Real Estate, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Southern California
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Joshua Smisko
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Mission Viejo, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 10 years experience
26050 Acero, STE 305
 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
Whittier Law School
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Joshua A. Smisko was born in Valencia, California. He attended the University of California, Irvine, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts. Mr. Smisko received his Juris Doctorate degree from Whittier Law School where he was a member of the Entertainment and Sports Law Society and a contributor to their quarterly newsletter and he also obtained a certificate in Intellectual Property. Mr. Smisko previously worked for a National Law Firm representing Banks, Mortgage Loan Lenders, Mortgage Loan Servicers and Foreclosure Trustees dealing with Wrongful Foreclosure claims, Fair Credit Reporting Act claims, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act claims, Evictions, and Bankruptcy...
Dean Edward Smart
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Mission Viejo, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 30 years experience
(949) 715-9300 26300 La Alameda, Ste. 220
 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Real Estate and Business
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Mission Viejo Homeowners Association Attorney and Business Law Attorney since 1987 at Smart Law APLC. Areas of practice include Architectural Approval, Board and Member Meetings, CC&Rs and Bylaws, HOA Disputes, Owner Disputes, HOA Collections and Neighbor Disputes. Business Law representation includes Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Formation and Business Litigation.
Abe Gordon Salen
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Mission Viejo, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(949) 334-1050 27281 Las Ramblas
Suite 200
 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Real Estate, Business and Construction
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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Milburn Alan Matthews
San Juan Capistrano, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 36 years experience
(949) 240-3040 30448 Rancho Viejo Rd
 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Real Estate and Business
Univ of Texas School of Law
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Thomas John Borchard
Mission Viejo, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 36 years experience
(949) 457-9505 25909 Pala
 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Real Estate, Business and IP
Thomas M Cooley Law School
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Robert Joseph Krup
San Juan Capistrano, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 45 years experience
(949) 388-3656 31103 Rancho Viejo Rd
 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Real Estate
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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Charles Anthony Connolly
Mission Viejo, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 12 years experience
(949) 457-9505 25909 Pala
 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Real Estate
Western States College of Law
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Howard Erwin Harmatz
Mission Viejo, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 42 years experience
(949) 470-3600 26030 Acero
 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Real Estate and Business
Whittier Coll School of Law
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Bunnie Poullard
Bunnie Poullard
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Pepperdine University School of LawCalifornia
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Ronald Altman
Ronald Altman
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California Real Estate Law Lawyer with 34 years experience

University of San Francisco School of Law and University of California - BerkeleyCalifornia
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Michael Casciola
Mission Viejo, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 42 years experience
(949) 348-2261 26635 Guadiana
 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Real Estate
St John's Univ School of Law
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Marc Alan Trachtman
Mission Viejo, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 25 years experience
(949) 282-0100 27401 Los Altos
 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Real Estate and Personal Injury
California Western School of Law
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William Joseph Acromite
San Juan Capistrano, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 31 years experience
(949) 276-2700 31461 Rancho Viejo Rd
 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Real Estate and Business
Thomas M Cooley Law School
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Barry Jon Jacobs
Mission Viejo, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 45 years experience
23762 Salvador Dr
 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Real Estate
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Adina T. Stern
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 35 years experience
(949) 459-2111 30021 Tomas
#300
 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Real Estate, Appeals, Construction and Landlord Tenant
Southwestern Law School
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Frank Satalino
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 28 years experience
(949) 735-7604 19 Velarde Court
 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Construction and Insurance Defense
University of California Hastings College of the Law
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Full service law firm handling business, contract, construction, real estate, insurance and labor law and litigation throughout Southern California and Nevada, with extensive experience in civil litigation and the handling of multiple successful trials and arbitrations. Our firm handles all matters for clients aggressively and efficiently, with a clear goal of the bottom line results for its clients.
Rami Nabi
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 8 years experience
(949) 459-2111 30021 Tomas
#300
 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Real Estate, Business and Landlord Tenant
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
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Michael Bernard Kushner
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Aliso Viejo, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(949) 421-3030 85 Enterprise, Suite 310
 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Real Estate, Business and IP
University of California - Los Angeles
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Mr. Kushner was born and raised in Long Beach, California. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of California at Berkeley where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa in his third year, and graduated with High Distinction the following year. Mr. Kushner then attended law school at the University of California at Los Angeles. After moving to Orange County, Mr. Kushner honed his skills at two of Orange County's most respected law firms before striking out on his own.

Mr. Kushner frequently lectures on a variety of topics relating to simple and complex business and corporate matters, as well...
Luke S. Carlson
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Aliso Viejo, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 8 years experience
(949) 421-3030 85 Enterprise
Suite 310
 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Real Estate, Business and IP
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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Luke Carlson is knowledgeable across a broad spectrum of real estate and business matters and is adept at strategizing with clients to make the most out of difficult situations. Indeed, Mr. Carlson has represented and consulted with clients regarding various real estate matters (including HOA disputes and various commercial real estate transactions), and a wide variety of business related matters (including business protection, intellectual property, and various commercial disputes).

From Mr. Carlson’s superlative negotiation skills, to his synergistic partnership with Michael Kushner, the firm stands ready to provide superior litigation and transactional representation to all of its clients.
J. Christian Conrad
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Laguna Hills, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
(888) 982-2323 24422 Avenida De La Carlota
#310
 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Divorce and Landlord Tenant
University of San Diego, San Diego, California
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John S. Cha
John S. Cha
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California Real Estate Law Attorney with 31 years experience

University of Washington School of LawCalifornia
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Richard Decker
Richard Decker
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California Real Estate Law Lawyer with 33 years experience

Boston University School of LawCalifornia
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Neil Kuczynski
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 2 years experience
(949) 459-2111 30021 Tomas
#300
 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Real Estate, Appeals and Business
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
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J. Eric LeVine
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Laguna Hills, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 39 years experience
(949) 458-2336 25283 Cabot Rd
Suite 116
 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Collections, Construction and Landlord Tenant
Western State Univ
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Eric is a proven problem solver. He represents individuals, businesses, homeowners, landlords, tenants, contractors, brokers, buyers and sellers in mediations, arbitrations and litigation as well as transactions.
Thomas Michael Ferlauto
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Irvine, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 26 years experience
(949) 334-8650 8 Whatney Ave.
Suite 101
 Irvine, CA 92618
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Civil Rights and Personal Injury
University of Texas - Austin
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Brian P. Ballo
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ALISO VIEJO, CA Real Estate Law Attorney
(949) 690-4100 120 VANTIS, SUITE 300
STE 300
 ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656
Real Estate, Business and Foreclosure Defense
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Brian P. Ballo has been a real estate attorney for 28 years in Orange and San Diego counties. Currently, his practice is focused on representing homeowners in lawsuits against lenders seeking to foreclose, and negotiating loan modifications, forbearance agreements, short sale transaction approvals, and deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure. Brian is skilled in articulating cause of actions against lenders who have violated laws at the time of loan origination and closing, as well as during the foreclosure, loan modification and short sale processes. He has successfully obtained Temporary Restraining...
Sean Anthony Kading
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(949) 766-6742 30211 Avenida Banderas
Suite 200
 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Broker Fraud and Business
University of Southern California
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William Bruce Brinckloe Jr
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Irvine, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 34 years experience
(949) 475-6993 9841 Irvine Center Dr
Suite 220
 Irvine, CA 92618
Real Estate and Business
Southwestern Univ School of Law
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Daniel Cooper
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Laguna Hills, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 41 years experience
(949) 859-8456 24012 Calle de la Plata
 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Real Estate, Estate Planning and Tax
Western State Univ
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Linda Eileen Cummings
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 31 years experience
P.O. Box 80496
 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Real Estate, Business, Education and Insurance Claims
Western State Univ
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Earl Robert Wallace
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Irvine, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
(949) 748-3600 16520 Bake Pkwy #280
 Irvine, CA 92618
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Landlord Tenant
Loyola Law School
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EARL R. WALLACE is the managing partner of Ruzicka, Wallace & Coughlin, LLP. Mr. Wallace represents property owners, management companies, developers, financial institutions, and investors in real estate and business litigation including landlord-tenant matters. Mr. Wallace obtained his bachelor’s degree from UCLA in 1989 and his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Loyola Law School in 1994. Mr. Wallace is admitted to the United States District Court of California (Southern, Central, Eastern and Northern Districts) and to the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Wallace also holds a California Real Estate Broker License. Mr. Wallace has served as general counsel...
David John Myers
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Irvine, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 33 years experience
(949) 340-0130 9210 Irvine Center Drive
 Irvine, CA 92618
Real Estate and Business
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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David Myers is "AV" rated in Business Law, Corporate Law and Litigation, and specializes in all things real estate, the formation and operation of businesses, consumer product development and distribution, and commercial litigation. After 10 years at quality mid-sized law firms, he has operated his own firm for over 20 years. He has extensive experience representing financial institutions, federal banking regulators, manufacturers, entertainment companies, and a wide variety of other businesses and individuals in their transaction and litigation needs. He is known for his creative, non-confrontational approach, minimizing conflicts and avoiding problems, and getting deals done efficiently...
10940 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 1400
 Los Angeles, CA 90024
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Nicole L. Halle
Nicole L. Halle
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Pepperdine University School of LawCalifornia
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Stacie R. Smiley
Stacie R. Smiley
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California Real Estate Law Lawyer with 14 years experience

University of California - Hastings College of the LawCalifornia
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Kirk Allen Lauby
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Irvine, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 40 years experience
(866) 776-3983 7700 Irvine Center Drive
Suite 800
 Irvine, CA 92618
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Animal, Appeals and Construction
Pepperdine University School of Law and Southwestern Law School
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Kirk A. Lauby has a varied and comprehensive background in business management which is of particular benefit to the firm's business and business litigation clients. Mr. Lauby was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1978, and has combined his legal practice with business endeavors in the food marketing industry, oil and gas exploration, and real estate building and development. Mr. Lauby is an experienced trial attorney with a focus on business litigation, construction defect litigation, construction injury litigation, premises liability, contractor general counsel assignments and personal injury. He has the distinction of having represented the developer defendants in what...
(866) 776-3983 4590 Allstate Drive
 Riverside, CA 92501
(866) 776-3983 74-361 Highway 111
Suite 1
 Palm Desert, CA 92260
Mr. Paul Joseph Ultimo
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Irvine, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 22 years experience
7700 Irvine Center Drive
Suite 800
 Irvine, CA 92618-3047
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Personal Injury and Probate
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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Paul Ultimo is an trial lawyer. Mr. Ultimo is an experienced litigation attorney representing private clients in the federal and state trial courts. Mr. Ultimo is an expereinced trial attorney who litigates personal injury, medical malpractice and federal and state criminal defense matters to conclusion by jury trial. If you you, or a loved one, suffers from serious injuries due to a construction accident or have been harmed during a surgery or procedure as a result of medical negligence, contact the Ultimo Law Firm at (949) 851-0300 for a free consultation.
Stacy Joel Safion
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Laguna Niguel, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 24 years experience
(949) 347-0300 30011 Ivy Glenn Dr
Suite 121
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-5016
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Broker Fraud, Construction and Landlord Tenant
Southern California COL
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We are multifaceted south Orange County law firm that handles collections issues (regarding creditors and debtors), issues with real estate brokers, agents and loan representatives and actions by and against contractors and home owners and wide variety of breach of contract actions. We also handle foreclosures and disputes against real estate agents and mortgage brokers. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards. FREE TELEPHONE CONSULTATION. We specialize in personal and business collections, foreclosure, breach of contract actions and actions against real estate and loan companies and their agents. We represent both debtors and...
Anthony F. Geraci
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Irvine, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 13 years experience
(949) 379-2600 90 Discovery
 Irvine, CA 92618
Real Estate, Business and Securities
Chapman Univ School of Law
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Anthony Geraci is the managing partner of the Geraci Law Firm. He is a leading expert in mortgage lending and securities law and has authored numerous articles on real estate finance and securities subjects. Mr. Geraci is a leader in creating national mortgage pools and mortgage funds as well as sophisticated net branching arrangements among several mortgage companies.
Matthew Louis Tonkovich
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Irvine, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 21 years experience
(714) 273-0883 7545 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 200
 Irvine, CA 92618
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Pepperdine University
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Steve Tzong-Bing Tsai
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Irvine, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 24 years experience
(949) 788-0968 27 Mauchly, Ste. 212
 Irvine, CA 92618
Free ConsultationReal Estate
Golden Gate University School of Law
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We are a Southern California business and intellectual property law and litigation firm dedicated to meeting our clients' individual needs through focused, effective legal counsel. Our Southern California location and Mandarin speaking staff give us an added advantage in serving the diverse legal needs of businesses at each center of the vibrant Pacific Rim Business Triangle, US, China and Taiwan. We believe legal services should be simple for our clients: our clients' success is our success. For us, this means meeting our clients' legal needs where it matters to them. The composition of our clientele best exemplifies our track record...
Brian Stanton Case
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Irvine, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 33 years experience
(714) 540-3636 15615 Alton Parkway
Suite 260
 Irvine, CA 92618
Real Estate, Business, Collections and Construction
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Valerian Soltes
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Laguna Niguel, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(949) 363-0106 30011 Ivy Glenn Dr
 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Collections and Consumer
Univ of PJ Safarik
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Fred Steven Pardes
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Dana Point, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 42 years experience
(949) 443-3400 34211 Pacific Coast Hwy
 Dana Point, CA 92629
Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Business
Pepperdine University School of Law
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John Robert Armstrong II
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Irvine, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 22 years experience
(949) 450-4942 4 Venture Plaza, Suite 390
 Irvine, CA 92618
Real Estate, Antitrust, Appeals and Construction
Creighton Univ School of Law
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Marshal Wilke
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Loyola Law School, Los AngelesU.S. District Court, Central District of California and California
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Adina T. Stern
Adina T. Stern
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California Real Estate Law Attorney with 35 years experience

Southwestern Law SchoolU.S. District Court, Central District of California, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and California
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