Tracy, California Real Estate Lawyers

Richard Hyppa
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Tracy, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 34 years experience
(209) 836-9288 Tracy Law Center
120 E. 12th St.
 Tracy, CA 95376
Real Estate, Broker Fraud, Collections and Personal Injury
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Mark Vincent Connolly
Tracy, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 35 years experience
(209) 836-0725 121 E 11th St
 Tracy, CA 95376
Real Estate and Personal Injury
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Leticia Ramirez
Tracy, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 4 years experience
(209) 831-6130 333 Civic Center Plz
 Tracy, CA 95376-4062
Real Estate
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James Gulseth
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Livermore, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 43 years experience
(925) 463-9600 373 North L Street
 Livermore, CA 94551
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 5890 Stoneridge Dr.
Ste. 102
 Pleasanton, CA 94588
Robert Lockhart Taylor
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Livermore, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 31 years experience
(925) 463-9600 373 North L Street
 Livermore, CA 94551
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 5890 Stoneridge Dr. Suite 102
 Pleasanton, CA 94588
William Douglas Thomson
Livermore, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 35 years experience
(925) 606-6725 1222 Stealth St
 Livermore, CA 94551
Real Estate and Business
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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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
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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.
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...
Jeffrey Moore
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Campbell, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 26 years experience
(408) 915-8043 155 E. Campbell Avenue
Suite 121
 Campbell, CA 95008
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Attorney Jeffrey M. Moore has 20 years experience assisting consumers and small business in Silicon Valley. He was raised in Santa Clara County, graduated from Santa Clara University School of Law (Juris Doctor) and Santa Clara Leavey School of Business (MBA). Mr. Moore is a recognized authority in family, bankruptcy, and landlord/tenant law. Visit our website for information on how we can assist you with your legal issue.
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Hanlen J. Chang
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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
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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George W. Wolff Esq.
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 44 years experience
(415) 788-1881 505 Sansome St
Suite 1525
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction
Northwestern University School of Law and University of California Hastings College of the Law
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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.
Joseph N. Demko
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 33 years experience
(415) 984-9676 2 Embarcadero Center
5th Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
Duquesne University School of Law
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Jacob Harker
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
(415) 624-7602 582 Market, Suite 1007
 San Francisco, CA 94104
Real Estate, Business, Criminal and Family
University of California - Hastings College of the Law
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Jacob Harker is a San Francisco Bay Area attorney. Mr. Harker has set up and run his law practice in a cost-effective and practical manner. He has done so in an effort to pass on the savings to his clients. As an attorney, Mr. Harker sees his practice as taking the lead in a new era of legal services.
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
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.
Karyne Ghantous
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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.
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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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...
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...
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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JuLyn M. Park
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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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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...
Wendy Watrous Smith
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Santa Clara, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 29 years experience
(408) 295-1700 2775 Park Ave
 Santa Clara, CA 95050
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Landlord Tenant
University of Iowa
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Martin H. Orlick
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 39 years experience
(415) 984-9667 2 Embarcadero Center
5th Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
University of San Francisco School of Law
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Michael J. Hassen
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 31 years experience
(415) 398-8080 2 Embarcadero Center
5th Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Real Estate, Appeals and Business
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
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Michael William Malter
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Santa Clara, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 37 years experience
(408) 295-1700 2775 Park Ave
 Santa Clara, CA 95050
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Business and Landlord Tenant
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Eric Tsai
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 6 years experience
(415) 529-7654 71 Stevenson Street, Suite 400
 San Francisco, CA 94105
Real Estate, Business, Consumer and Insurance Defense
University of San Diego School of Law, California Western School of Law and University of California - Irvine
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Experienced in representing depository and non-depository mortgage lenders and servicers, mortgage loan investors, foreclosure trustees, financial asset buyers and sellers, and other financial services providers. My practice focuses primarily on defending clients in individual and class action lawsuits filed under various state and federal laws, including the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the Truth-in-Lending Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Admitted to practice in California, Oregon, and Nevada. Licensed California Real Estate Broker.
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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Melissa A. Wurster
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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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John Secrest Richards
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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...
David Cincotta
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 38 years experience
(415) 984-9687 2 Embarcadero Center
5th Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Real Estate, Administrative and Environmental
 Lincoln University School of Law
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Merrisa L. Coleman-Bishop
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San Jose, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 25 years experience
(408) 217-8506 1035 Minnesota Ave
#H
 San Jose, CA 95125
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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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...
Robert Joseph Anaya
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Modesto, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(209) 522-7500 1315 I Street
 Modesto, CA 95354
Real Estate, DUI, Family and Personal Injury
University of San Francisco School of Law
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Lawrence Michael Boesch
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SAN JOSE, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 33 years experience
(408) 421-8297 12 S. First Street, Ste. 600
P.O. Box 796
 SAN JOSE, CA 95113
Real Estate and Business
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Jean Claude Bernard Mallein
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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...
John Michael Ottoboni
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San Jose, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 45 years experience
(408) 280-0535 333 W. Santa Clara Street
Suite 700
 San Jose, CA 95113
Real Estate, Business and Education
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
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John M. Ottoboni is a former partner one of the founders of Ferrari Ottoboni Caputo & Wunderling. He became Of Counsel to the firm in 2007. He completed his law degree from University of California, Berkeley's Boalt Hall School of Law. Mr. Ottoboni is admitted to practice law in all California courts and certain federal district courts, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court. John is married to his wife, Nancy, and is the proud father of five children and seven grandchildren. Mr. Ottoboni currently lives in Monte Sereno.

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