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George Michael Williams
Stockton, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy and Business
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Kelsea Carbajal
Stockton, CA Real Estate Law Attorney
Real Estate, Business and Employment
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Richard Hyppa
Tracy, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
Real Estate
Santa Clara University School of Law
I have a general civil practice, emphasizing real estate, personal injuries and collections. I presently have cases in San Joaquin, Alameda, Santa Clara and Stanislaus counties. As a sole practitioner I am the attorney who handles all aspects of all of my cases. I have 39 years experience, and I try to settle cases when possible, otherwise I try to get the best results without unnecessary problems and costs.
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Ravi Krishna Sakthivel
Brentwood, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
208 Mountainview Dr
Brentwood, CA 94513
Real Estate, Antitrust and Bankruptcy
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Armando Rodriguez Venegas
Manteca, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Real Estate
Humphrey's Coll School of Law
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Jason M. Horst
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Trademarks
University of San Francisco School of Law
Jason Horst is the Managing Partner of Horst Legal Counsel. Jason served for more than a decade as an attorney in large regional and international law firms before founding Horst Legal Counsel, serving the legal needs of businesses and individuals in California.
Jason is an accomplished litigator, having successfully resolved countless disputes for his clients in a wide range of complex litigation matters, including those involving commercial contracts, partnership disputes, trademark infringement, real estate, antitrust, and more. Jason prides himself on the ability to develop and execute creative strategies to efficiently accomplish his clients’ goals.
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Kristina M. Reed
Sacramento, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Real Estate and Business
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
I am a dedicated California attorney. My practice areas include Business and Real Estate Law.
I bring over 15 years of experience, knowledge and skill to my legal practice. Client-focused and results-driven, I provide a practical approach to achieving my clients' goals. I am committed to exceptional representation that is effective, efficient and affordable.
Outside of the office, I am committed to our local community. I have enjoyed being a Girl Scout Troop Leader and Mock Trial Attorney Coach, as well as a Founding Member of 100+ Women Who Care Sacramento Valley. I am also the Director of the Small Business Legal...
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Karyne Ghantous
San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Insurance Claims, Insurance Defense and White Collar Crime
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Karyne T. Ghantous is a California licensed attorney with over 25 years of litigation and insurance defense experience successfully trying cases and serving as independent/ Civil Code section 2860 “Cumis” independent counsel in all Northern California counties. Ghantous Law Corporation represents contractors, property owners, and insureds facing liability claims and litigation. We prioritize the best interests of the insureds over the carrier’s while making every effort to end rather than prolong litigation disputes.
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John Park
Pleasanton, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(925) 320-7077
4900 Hopyard Road, Suite 100 - West Lobby
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Real Estate, Business and Immigration
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law and UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
I graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and a Minor in Korean, which I speak fluently.
My firm handles all areas of practice related to estate planning, asset protection, real estate & business law. We also help people with tough immigration matters, and business owners with immigration related business matters.
Our locations in Nevada, Utah and California help people throughout the Southwest and throughout the US.
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Lubna Khan Jahangiri
San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Business
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
San Ramon Business & Real Estate Lawyer
Lubna K Jahangiri has been serving the business community of the San Francisco Bay Area for over twelve years. Attorney Jahangiri provides consultation and representation in a variety of transactional business and real property matters including:
Litigation –Represent clients in litigation, trials, arbitrations, mediations, civil writ petitions and appeals related to business, commercial, and real property disputes
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Ms. Jahangiri earned her J.D. (Doctor of Jurisprudence) from Golden Gate University in 2001, from where she graduated at the top of her class. While at law school, Ms. Jahangiri earned the CALI award for writing and research...
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James Joseph Falcone
Sacramento, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Real Estate and Business
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and University of Maine
James Falcone has been providing Business Law, Real Estate Law and Litigation advocacy since 1987. An experienced and determined attorney, James is dedicated to protecting the interests of individuals and businesses throughout Northern California.
James represents borrowers, lenders, buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, builders and developers in business and commercial matters, as well as handling litigation and dispute resolution cases. His practice also provides counsel for business formation, contract drafting and review, and sales and leasing agreements. James is dedicated to providing high quality, cost-effective legal representation.
James earned his B.S. in Forest Management from the University of Maine. Prior to attending law...
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Howard E. Kane
Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
(510) 292-0193
Jack London Square
66 Franklin Street, Suite 300
Oakland, CA 94607
Free ConsultationReal Estate
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
I began practicing law in 1990. Prior to beginning my career, I attended UCLA from 1983-1987 with a B.A. in History. I then attended the University of California College of the Law San Francisco from 1987 to 1990. I have also been a licensed California Real Estate Broker since 1996.
My main practice areas include Probate and Trust Administration, and full-service Real Estate attorney and broker services. I have brokered hundreds of real estate transactions throughout the Bay Area since 1996.
Call me for a free consultation at 510.292.0193. If you prefer...
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James Cai
San Jose, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, IP and Immigration
Temple University Beasley School of Law
James Cai founded SAC Attorneys, LLP after serving as in-house legal counsel for Yahoo! Inc. His practice focuses on corporate law, immigration, employment and estate planning. Mr. Cai believes in relationship lawyering and has a client-driven practice. He practices law the old fashioned way - giving each client this full attention with prompt responses, thorough research and analysis, aggressive representation and careful attention to details, in both transactional and litigation matters. As a result, most of his clients are repeat and long term clients, including individuals, small businesses, non-profit organizations and public companies. Before founding SAC Attorneys, LLP,...
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Michael Benavides
Sacramento, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Real Estate and Bankruptcy
Florida Coastal School of Law
I have over 10 years of experience as an attorney in Sacramento, California. As of 2024, I practice California real estate, bankruptcy, and family law.
Bankruptcy: I represent clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. I've represented hundreds if not thousands of clients in consumer bankruptcy in the Eastern and Northern Districts of California.
Family Law: I represent clients in family law litigation. As a member of a busy Sacramento family law firm, I represent clients in family law court hearings and trials concerning child custody, property division, child and spousal support, and other contested divorce matters.
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Jeffrey Lawson
San Jose, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Real Estate, Business and Environmental
University of California - Los Angeles
Jeff Lawson is a shareholder of Silicon Valley Law Group, where his practice focuses on compliance and litigation related to environmental law and land use. He also litigates complex commercial and employment cases. Jeff serves the petroleum, manufacturing, water, agriculture, transportation, financial services, real estate, and semiconductor industries. He also serves as a mediator in environmental and commercial disputes. Jeff has been recognized by Law & Politics Media and San Francisco Magazine as one of "Northern California's Super Lawyers" from 2004 to the present and has been named one of the top 100 lawyers in Northern California in 2011, 2012...
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Timothy V. Kassouni
Sacramento, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Real Estate, Appeals and Business
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Sacramento attorney Timothy Kassouni founded Kassouni Law on the belief that property rights and personal freedom are intertwined. He passionately considers it his duty and mission to rigorously defend property rights against government and private abuse. Mr. Kassouni has many years of experience litigating against private and public entities at all levels of court, including the United States Supreme Court, the California Supreme Court, the California Court of Appeal, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to name a few. His litigation expertise in land use, appeals, business, and property rights law has led to legal victories and the setting...
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Michael William Malter
Santa Clara, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Business and IP
Santa Clara University School of Law
Michael Malter is an accomplished California attorney, advocating for clients in Bankruptcy, Business, Intellectual Property, Landlord Tenant, Real Estate and Tax Law matters. With over 40 years of experience, he has been recognized as a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the California State Bar. Michael is committed to providing comprehensive and personalized representation focused on attaining the best possible outcomes.
Michael, a native of Long Island, New York, has been a resident of California since 1977. He currently lives in Saratoga with his two daughters and labradoodles. Outside of work, Michael can be found hiking and traveling. Additionally, he deems...
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Alan Scott Nopar
San Jose, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
Real Estate, Business and IP
Stanford Law School
With 40 years of experience, I am a top-rated Business, Real Estate, intellectual Property and Franchise Law attorney. I aggressively represent clients throughout the Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area.
An accomplished lawyer, I am dedicated to providing exceptional service and legal representation. My focus is always on achieving the best possible results as quickly and efficiently as possible. I have received many honors and awards, including an AV Preeminent Rating for the highest levels of skill and integrity.
For more information, visit my website or call to arrange a consultation.
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James Gulseth
Livermore, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 50 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, IP and Patents
UC Hastings COL
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...
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Shawn Dhillon
Sacramento, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
Western State University College of Law
Shawn Dhillon is an experienced real estate attorney and the founder of Real Estate Law Corporation™. Shawn specializes in both real estate litigation and real estate transactional matters.
He has drafted and negotiated over $500 million in commercial real estate transactions all over California. His work includes complex real estate purchase and sale transactions, new developments, ground leases, and commercial leases with local, regional, and national companies, including several Fortune 500 Companies. Shawn regularly counsels owners of retail shopping centers, shopping malls, office buildings, industrial buildings, apartment complexes, self-storage facilities, hotels, gasoline service stations, as well as...
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Andrew John Chan
Concord, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Real Estate, IP, Insurance Defense and Products Liability
University of Miami School of Law
Andrew is a senior counsel in the Oakland/East Bay office of Ericksen Arbuthnot and co-chair of the firm's Appellate Practice Group. He is AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell 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, intellectual property, personal injury, professional liability, real estate, and other commercial issues.
Andrew has B.A. degrees in Cognitive Science and History, and a minor in Philosophy, from the...
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John Secrest Richards
Danville, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Business
Golden Gate University School of Law
J.R. Richards' practice focuses on developing long term client relationships representing their interests in both transactional matters and in civil litigation. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants primarily in real estate and business disputes and has successfully litigated cases through dispositive motion, trial and settlement in state and federal courts. J.R. prepares each case to achieve a favorable judgment by trial or before trial, and when in the best interest of the client leverages a favorable settlement. Community Involvement: * Coach/Manager for Pre-K/K softball team the Purple Puppies 2016. * Coach/Manager for the Danville...
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Mitchell Luke Abdallah
Sacramento, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, IP and Trademarks
Humphrey's Coll School of Law
Abdallah Law Group, P.C. offers clients high quality, personalized representation with experienced legal counsel. Our focus is on corporate law, business and real estate transactions. Abdallah Law Group, P.C. has been providing superior legal representation over 15 years.
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Robert G. Harris
Santa Clara, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Business
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Mr. Harris’ practice focuses on representing businesses and individuals in Chapter 11, both as debtors and creditors, as well as in bankruptcy litigation, state court assignments for the benefit of creditors (ABCs), receiverships, execution sales and various other bankruptcy and collection matters. Mr. Harris has substantial experience in a number of bankruptcy areas, including real estate restructurings, sales and reorganizations of high tech and general manufacturing companies, dealing with intellectual property rights in bankruptcy, and handling alleged securities laws and Federal Trade Act violations.
Mr. Harris frequently lectures and writes on bankruptcy topics and has authored numerous articles, case analyses, and...
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Christian P. Binder
Santa Clara, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Business
Santa Clara University School of Law
Mr. Binder was admitted to the California Bar in December 2012 after graduating from the Santa Clara School of Law in June 2012. Mr. Binder’s practice includes debtor and creditor representation, bankruptcy and financial analysis of individuals and entities.
Mr. Binder received his Bachelor of Science in Commerce from Santa Clara University in Finance in 2009. Mr. Binder earned his law degree from the Santa Clara University School of Law in 2012. During law school, Mr. Binder was the recipient of a number of awards, including being awarded Witkin Awards in California Civil Procedure, California Evictions and Unlawful Detainer, Commercial Finance,...
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Justin C Lowenthal
Davis, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
Lincoln Law School
Justin Lowenthal is a real estate problem-solver with a creative approach to complex deal-making and high-pressure dispute resolution. That said, client service is the true cornerstone of our practice. As a client, Justin makes you feel like the only person in the room, even if you’re in a crowd of many. If you have concerns about your matter, he will always take the time to chat with you and give you an honest assessment of where things stand. His aim is your success and positive experience, not the number of billable hours you represent.
Justin has been a real estate attorney...
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Heinz Binder
Santa Clara, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Business and Tax
Santa Clara University School of Law
Mr. Binder has over 35 years of experience representing businesses and individuals as debtors or creditors in all types of bankruptcy matters and corporate restructuring. In addition to his considerable bankruptcy experience, Mr. Binder frequently represents businesses and individuals in real estate and business matters, collection and collection defense, and commercial law disputes. Mr. Binder’s practice also includes asset protection planning, creditor negotiations and workouts, debtor-creditor rights, tax disputes, bankruptcy appeals, and representing under-insured defendants in settlement negotiations and mediations.
Mr. Binder is active in the local Silicon Valley community, frequently lecturing on bankruptcy and related topics such as asset protection...
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Peter Alan Mankin
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
University of San Francisco School of Law
Private Practice in real estate and business law for 40 years. Court and private mediator for 25 years. AV Rated and Northern California Super Lawyer.
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Robert Joseph Anaya
Modesto, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Real Estate and Bankruptcy
University of San Francisco School of Law
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Joshua D. Brysk
Pleasanton, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Tax
University of San Diego School of Law and University of California - Los Angeles
Joshua D. Brysk advises clients on Business & Commercial Law, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Construction, Tax Law, and Wills, Trusts & Probate matters. He provides knowledgeable and skilled representation to clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout California.
With over 25 years of experience, Joshua is committed to providing unmatched personal attention and high quality legal advocacy. Helping clients avoid and solve their legal problems, Joshua's focus is always on achieving the best possible outcomes.
Outside of work, Joshua is a seasoned traveler. He has also enjoyed living and working in Australia and Israel.
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Samuel M Warren
Pleasanton, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Real Estate, Business and Immigration
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
Sam graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting in 2008 and his Juris Doctor from UNLV in 2011. He went on to receive a Masters of Law (LL.M.) in Taxation from Georgetown University in 2012.
Sam’s practice includes estate planning, asset protection, trust administration, probate, guardianship, and business organization. Sam has established a strong reputation within the Las Vegas legal community for his expertise and provides continuing legal education courses in his areas of practice.
Sam is fluent in Spanish and is licensed in both Nevada and Utah and is a member of the Southern...
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Michael S. Biggs
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Real Estate, Administrative and Business
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
I’ve been an attorney for going on 20 years in the greater bay area of California. When you call me, you will talk to me directly. You won’t get assigned to a paralegal or another attorney.
I have a passion for practicing law and helping my clients to the best of my ability. I like talking to people and getting to the heart of the matter through direct and clear talk.
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Greg Glaser
Copperopolis, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
University of San Francisco School of Law
Law practice focused primarily on two areas: (1) helping Bay Area residents buy or sell a home without a realtor, and (2) drafting living trusts for married couples.
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Edward A. Kraus
San Jose, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Employment and Environmental
Santa Clara University School of Law and University of California - Berkeley
Ed Kraus is a shareholder with Silicon Valley Law Group. For over 20 years he has represented individuals, small and large companies in a variety of civil and criminal litigation matters. Ed has successfully handled litigation involving employment issues, real estate, construction, commercial disputes, contract issues, unfair competition and Americans with Disabilities Act claims on behalf of businesses. Ed also handles a wide variety of criminal litigation including representing individuals and corporations accused of grand theft, embezzlement, real estate fraud, insurance fraud, environmental, trade secret violations, driving under the influence, other driving related charges and other general criminal matters.
Ed believes...
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David Harvey
San Jose, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Business
American University Washington College of Law
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JuLyn M. Park
Santa Clara, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Insurance Defense
Santa Clara University School of Law
I provide aggressive representation for Real Estate, Construction, and Insurance Defense law matters. I advocate for clients in all venues of California and federal courts, and in mediation, judicial reference, and arbitration cases.
In addition to experience, skill and knowledge, I am dedicated to exceptional service and cost-effective representation. I am committed to achieving successful resolutions to meet my clients' needs.
Born in Seoul, Korea, I was brought up primarily on the West Coast. I attended college and law school in California, and have been licensed as an attorney in good standing continuously since 2001.
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Thomas D. Sands
Sacramento, CA Real Estate Law Attorney
Real Estate
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Attorney Thomas D Sands is a prominent and respected transactional and litigation attorney licensed in the State of California and Hawaii. Thomas is the founder and CEO of The Sands Law Group, and has dedicated his entire legal career to high-quality but cost-conscious representation to individual consumers and businesses in a variety of complex and challenging cases. Thomas is committed to serving his clients with attentive, timely, and effective representation.
Throughout his career, Attorney Thomas D Sands has been a fierce advocate of those in need of legal representation. Thomas’ commitment has helped create a positive reputation in the legal and...
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Greg Hartman
Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy and Business
Santa Clara University School of Law
Gregory S. Hartman is an attorney, CPA, and Certified Insolvency & Restructuring Advisor (credential pending). Mr. Hartman's practice involves representing both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy proceedings. He has expertise in chapter 11 businesses reorganization. Prior to starting Hartman Bankruptcy Law, Mr. Hartman represented secured creditors and trustees in bankruptcy cases. Mr. Hartman also worked for the United States Trustee's Office where he worked in an oversight role of chapter 11 cases and trustee administration. Mr. Hartman is a long-time resident of the Bay Area, living in the East Bay with his wife...
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Timothy Craig Williams
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(925) 933-9800
1850 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 340
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business and IP
Pepperdine University School of Law
Mr. Williams is the founder of The Williams Firm and has over 21 years of extensive experience in the areas of real estate, construction, business and corporate law. Mr. Williams' practice areas include all aspects of civil litigation and dispute resolution in all courts, government hearings, arbitrations and mediations in the areas of real estate, construction and business law. Mr. Williams also represents and advises clients in business transactions, corporate law, real property transactions, and trademark law.
In real estate matters he has represented owners and developers of residential and commercial properties, including multi-million dollar properties, negotiated sales...
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Kent Tierney
Pleasanton, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Business
San Francisco Law Sch
Kent P. Tierney has been practicing law for over 20 years. He specializes in the areas of Family Law, Real Estate, Civil Litigation, and Business Law. Mr. Tierney formed what is now Tierney Law Group in 2012 following more than 15 years of practice with several Bay Area law firms specializing in Civil Litigation. Mr. Tierney brings his unique personal experiences to the representation of his clients and is known for his no nonsense approach to cases. Mr. Tierney’s clients often compliment him for his straightforward demeanor and candid review of cases. His strengths are his knowledge of the law,...