Business Transactions and Entity Formation
We provide business-oriented legal services that are tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients. We work collaboratively with our clients to understand their business objectives, and our advice is grounded in common sense. We take pride in our ability to deliver high-quality legal services that are cost-effective and provide value.
Mergers and Acquisitions
We specialize in successfully completing business acquisition transactions. Our experienced team provides responsive and efficient service and closes deals on time. We have the knowledge and expertise to guide you through all stages of the process, from the letter of intent, through due diligence to negotiation and closing. We approach the transaction with a business mindset. We deliver exceptional value to our clients by providing strategic advice and customized, creative solutions tailored to your specific goals. We also look for opportunities to increase the net proceeds for our clients through negotiation, tax deferral, and tax avoidance.
Wealth and Succession Planning
We enjoy building long-term relationships with our clients and learning about their families and businesses. This personal relationship and knowledge base combined with our broad expertise enables us to clearly see the “big picture” and provide comprehensive long-term planning strategies, solutions, and documents. Our services range from wills and living trusts to complex business succession and tax planning. Please contact our office to schedule a consultation.
General Counsel Services
We provide high-level, strategic legal advice to owners, boards, and management teams. Our breadth of experience and close client relationships enable us to identify issues, solve problems, and provide strategic advice and solutions. We have long-term relationships with our clients. This allows us to learn the business and focus on the key objectives. We provide practical, business-oriented advice.
Agribusiness
We understand the substantial challenges facing agriculture in California. Our attorneys offer practical and responsive legal advice to growers, packers, and shippers. We are able to quickly identify issues and provide solutions.
Real Estate
We are seasoned real estate advisors with extensive experience in all aspects of real estate. We focus on real estate acquisitions, sales, finance, leasing, construction, and development. Our experienced attorneys are able to identify the key deal points and risks quickly and efficiently.
Commercial Lending
We structure and negotiate commercial loans and secured transactions. We possess knowledge of the market to negotiate the best legal and commercial terms possible. Our attorneys are practical in their approach to the review and negotiation of the documents. We focus on the financial and legal terms that are important to you.
Insurance Agency Sale Transactions
We understand the unique aspects of insurance sale transactions. Our attorneys are responsive and close deals on schedule. We provide our clients with practical and business-focused advice. We know the importance of clear and efficient communication and we work closely with our clients and their advisors to ensure that we identify and achieve the client’s goals. We also look for opportunities to increase the net proceeds to our clients through negotiation, tax deferral, and tax avoidance.