Practice Areas

The firm's REAL ESTATE practice offers clients a diversity of general real estate services, including the representation of clients in real estate sales, real estate development, land use planning, and commercial, industrial and agricultural leasing. In its REAL ESTATE LITIGATION practice the firm specializes in defending brokers and homeowners in suits involving professional responsibility and real estate transactions. Additionally, the firm represents clients in matters concerning construction defects as well as easement and property line disputes. The firm also represents landlords in unlawful detainer actions.

The firm's BUSINESS practice includes the formation of corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies, business sales and acquisitions, buy-sell agreements, trademark law, franchising, and general commercial transactions. The firm also represents clients in general business litigation matters such as dissolution actions and contract disputes.

The firm's ESTATE PLANNING and ADMINISTRATION practice involves advising individuals, couples and families concerning the transfer of wealth at death and the management and preservation of assets in the event of incapacity. Services include the drafting of customized, tax-sensitive wills, living trusts, irrevocable trusts, and durable powers of attorney. We work closely with accountants, investment advisors, and other professionals to achieve our clients' objectives. We also provide specialized planning for farmers, ranchers, and other business owners. We represent individuals and corporate fiduciaries in the administration of trusts, probate estates and conservatorship estates. Related services include the formation of charitable foundations and trusts.