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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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
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
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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 Beverly Hills, CA 90212
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 New York, NY 10167
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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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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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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Nicolas De Lancie
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer.
(415) 984-9675 2 Embarcadero Center
5th Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Business
University of California - Davis
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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
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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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 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.
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
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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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.
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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Christopher Doyle
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer.
(415) 984-9627 2 Embarcadero Center
5th Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Real Estate, Antitrust and Business
 University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
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James G. Schwartz
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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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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...
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...
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.
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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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...
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.
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...
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.
Merrisa L. Coleman-Bishop
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San Jose, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 25 years experience
(408) 217-8506 1035 Minnesota Ave
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 San Jose, CA 95125
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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Amiel Lee Wade
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San Jose, CA Real Estate Law Attorney. 20 years experience
(888) 909-9430 84 West Santa Clara
 San Jose, CA 95113
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Construction and Family
Rutgers Univ School of Law
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I am an experienced, proven and well respected civil litigation and business law attorney representing both individuals and businesses in lawsuits. I have been practicing law for over nineteen years. What sets me and my law firm apart from other lawyers is that it’s critical to us that we provide superior and distinctive services while building client relationships and achieving client satisfaction second to none. I have served as a judge pro tem as both an arbitrator and a mediator for the Santa Clara County Superior Court. In 2016, I was selected to the exclusive list of the “10 Best”...
Stanley Phong Phan
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San Jose, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(408) 232-4900 2092 concourse drive, ste 49
 San Jose, CA 95131
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Lincoln Law Sch of San Jose
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Matthew L. Kabak
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(415) 590-4925 One Sansome Street
Suite 3500
 San Francisco, CA 94104
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, IP and Landlord Tenant
Tulane University School of Law
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Protecting San Francisco Bay Area Businesses and their Assets About Us We are a business law firm in San Francisco dedicated to providing established companies, entrepreneurs and investors with excellent legal services at a reasonable cost. Our practice includes business transactions, entity formation, trademark/copyright, commercial leases, business disputes & litigation, and real estate. Why you should choose the Kabak Law Group Litigation: We provide aggressive legal representation to companies and business owners in connection with all aspects of business including contracts, transactions, commercial leases, real estate, trademark/copyright and more. Contracts: Our experience enables us to advise companies, entrepreneurs and investors on a...
Michael D. Larsen
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Palo Alto, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 31 years experience
2nd Floor
530 Lytton Avenue
 Palo Alto, CA 94301
Real Estate, Elder, Estate Planning and International
University of Chicago
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I have always been interested in European history and languages. I lived in France for four years before returning to the Bay Area to set up my law practice. I often work with people in the Bay Area who have family or assets in France.
(707) 578-2310 Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(415) 483-5938 One Embarcadero Center
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Rebecca Charlene McCracken
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San Jose, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(408) 441-7500 1754 Technology Dr
Suite 135
 San Jose, CA 95110
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and IP
Vermont Law School
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Dennis J. White
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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer.
(415) 984-9615 2 Embarcadero Center
5th Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Real Estate, Business and Securities
 New York University School of Law and University of San Francisco School of Law
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Eric Jeffrey Farber
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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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