San Ramon, California Real Estate Lawyers

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James G. Schwartz
James G. Schwartz
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California Real Estate Law Attorney with 42 years experience

University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of LawCalifornia and U.S. Federal Court
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Paige Simmons Esq.
Paige Simmons Esq.
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Helping property owners and stakeholders maximize their real estate investments.

Paige Simmons helps landlords, property owners, developers, and other financial stakeholders protect their real estate investment and defend it with litigation when necessary.
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Karyne Ghantous
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San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 20 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.
John Frederick Cavin
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San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 39 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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Michael Francis Brown
San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 25 years experience
(925) 824-3101 2010 Crow Canyon Rd
 San Ramon, CA 94583
Real Estate, Animal, Environmental and Insurance Defense
John F Kennedy Univ School of Law
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Lee Perry Bardellini
San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 46 years experience
(925) 277-3580 2000 Crow Canyon Rd
 San Ramon, CA 94583
Real Estate and Business
UC Hastings COL
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Lawrence Eugene Smith
San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 40 years experience
(925) 820-4310 18 Crow Canyon Ct
 San Ramon, CA 94583
Real Estate
Univ of Chicago Law School
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Ray Peffer
San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 35 years experience
(925) 866-1000 6111 Bollinger Canyon Rd
 San Ramon, CA 94583
Real Estate and Business
UC Hastings COL
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Helen VanDyne Powers
San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 24 years experience
(925) 277-3580 2000 Crow Canyon Rd
 San Ramon, CA 94583
Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
Southwestern Univ School of Law
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Steven Jerome Willock
San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 18 years experience
(925) 866-1000 6111 Bollinger Canyon Rd
 San Ramon, CA 94583
Real Estate and Business
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
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Jill Jaye Lifter
San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 33 years experience
(925) 884-2080 2010 Crow Canyon Rd
 San Ramon, CA 94583
Real Estate and Insurance Defense
USC Law School
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Daniel Joseph Geraldi
San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 21 years experience
(925) 552-0600 18 Crow Canyon Ct
 San Ramon, CA 94583
Real Estate
UCLA School of Law
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Ruben Sundeen
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California Real Estate Law Attorney with 22 years experience

University of California, Berkeley School of LawCalifornia
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Kevin David Lally
San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 38 years experience
(925) 866-1000 6111 Bollinger Canyon Rd
 San Ramon, CA 94583
Real Estate and Business
UC Hastings COL
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Linda DeBene
San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 41 years experience
(925) 244-0720 2400 Camino Ramon
 San Ramon, CA 94583
Real Estate and Arbitration & Mediation
Stetson Univ COL
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Joseph Dennis Ryan
San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 44 years experience
(925) 884-2080 2010 Crow Canyon Rd
 San Ramon, CA 94583
Real Estate and Insurance Defense
UC Hastings COL
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Suzette Zurbano Torres
San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(925) 277-3580 2000 Crow Canyon Rd
 San Ramon, CA 94583
Real Estate
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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James Thomas Straw
San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 41 years experience
(925) 277-3580 2000 Crow Canyon Rd
 San Ramon, CA 94583
Real Estate
Southwestern Univ School of Law
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John Secrest Richards
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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...
Jean Claude Bernard Mallein
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Danville, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 11 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...
Nalini Rajender Frush
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Danville, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 41 years experience
(925) 580-2257 4115 Blackhawk Plaza Cir
 Danville, CA 94506
Real Estate, Business and Environmental
Hamline Univ School of Law
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James Gulseth
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Pleasanton, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 44 years experience
(925) 463-9600 5890 Stoneridge Dr.
Ste. 102
 Pleasanton, CA 94588
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and IP
UC Hastings COL
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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
James G. Schwartz
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Pleasanton, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 42 years experience
(925) 463-1073 7901 Stoneridge Dr
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 Pleasanton, CA 94588
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Civil Rights and Collections
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Paige Simmons Esq.
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Brentwood, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 7 years experience
(925) 756-7777 131 Sand Creek Rd
#H
 Brentwood, CA 94513
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Insurance Claims and Landlord Tenant
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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The Simmons Law Firm is led by Paige Simmons, Esq. Paige has provided legal counsel to California and New York businesses, community associations, management companies, and building owners for close to a decade. She has also spent several years defending and suing Fortune 500 companies like Staples, Home Depot, Benihana, KB Homes and Richmond American Homes. In addition, Paige has handled hundreds of commercial and residential landlord-tenant disputes, judicial foreclosures, personal judgments, and liens.

Paige brings several years of business acumen and insurance knowledge to the firm. Prior to embarking on her legal career, Paige was a licensed all-lines...
(925) 756-7777 4900 Hopyard Rd
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 Pleasanton, CA 94588
Robert Lockhart Taylor
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Pleasanton, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 32 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
Robert Sakai
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Hayward, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 44 years experience
(510) 538-6407 26429 Chatham Ct
 Hayward, CA 94542
Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
UC Hastings COL
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Andrew John Chan
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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 an associate in the Concord office of Ericksen Arbuthnot. He is AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and 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, contested foreclosures, employment, and other commercial issues.

Andrew has B.A. degrees in Cognitive Science and History, and a minor in Philosophy from the...
Howard Elliot Kane
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Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 27 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

(510) 292-0193 2425 Webb Avenue, Second Floor
 Alameda, CA 94501
David L. Roth
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Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 39 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.
Peter Alan Mankin
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Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 42 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.
Derek Deake Lim
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Fremont, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 22 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.
Martin Ross Sances
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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.
Timothy Craig Williams
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Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 31 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 Kershaw Poulin
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Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 16 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...
Jon Paul Webster
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Concord, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 29 years experience
(925) 609-7600 1985 Bonifacio Street
Suite 102
 Concord, CA 94520-2264
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Employment and Landlord Tenant
John F. Kennedy School of Law and California State University - Sacramento
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I am a former police officer and deputy district attorney. I have been in private practice since 1994. I bring the experiences I have gained to fight for my clients. Whether you have an employment, business or real property transaction or you are involved in a dispute, my firm will work diligently to represent you in negotiations, administrative, civil or criminal proceedings from initiation through appeal. I routinely represent both employees and employers in wage and hour and discrimination cases. I provide advice and represent individuals, corporations and limited liability partnerships and companies in real property matters...
John Erik Fraker
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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...
(800) 775-7612 14500 Big Basin Way
Suite K
 Saratoga, CA 95070
Ruben Sundeen
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Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 22 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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Eric Jeffrey Farber
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Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 24 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.
Greg Hartman
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Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 10 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...
Robert Ian Levy
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Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(925) 708-3306 540 Lennon Lane
 Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Real Estate and Business
Tulane Univ Law School
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Len Watkins
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Richmond, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 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
Derek M. Wagley
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Lafayette, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 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 with 38 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.

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