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Peter Nixon Brewer
Palo Alto, CA Construction Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Construction, Collections, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
University of Santa Clara, School of Law
Peter Brewer founded the real estate Law Offices of Peter N. Brewer in 1995 as a solo practice. Over the past 24 years, the firm has grown and evolved into a preeminent boutique real estate law firm in Silicon Valley, serving clients throughout California. In 2018, the firm restructured into the partnership Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP, consisting of 6 attorneys and 4 staff.
Peter represents clients throughout California in a range of transaction and litigation matters related to property law, including boundary disputes, partition actions, and title & ownership disputes.
Peter Brewer’s expertise is widely recognized and highly regarded by...
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William M. Kaufman
Mountain View, CA Construction Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Bankruptcy, Collections and Insurance Defense
Santa Clara University School of Law and University of Arizona
William Kaufman has been a litigator throughout his career and has extensive experience in multiple practice areas of civil litigation. Mr. Kaufman’s legal career began representing individuals in bankruptcy and family law matters. Over the last several years, his focus has been exclusively on construction litigation. Prior to joining Lockhart Park. LLP, Mr. Kaufman was an associate attorney at Leonidou & Rosin representing large general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in construction litigation matters involving mechanic’s liens, stop payment notice, payment bonds and delay claims. Thereafter, Mr. Kaufman was a senior associate at LaMore, Brazier, Riddle &...
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Rebekah Joy Turney
Los Gatos, CA Construction Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Construction, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Golden Gate University
We provide dedicated representation designed to produce results. Our primary focus is real estate, construction, landlord tenant and business law.
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Sharon Glenn Pratt
Los Gatos, CA Construction Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
(408) 369-0800
634 North Santa Cruz Avenue Suite 204
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Construction, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Real Estate
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
Sharon Glenn Pratt is the founder of the law firm of Pratt & Associates, APC. She has over 30 years of experience specializing in civil litigation, contract review and preparation, CC&R and Rules interpretation and enforcement, construction and architectural review, Fair Housing law, civil restraining orders, financial issues, elections and recalls, corporate governance, and Anti-SLAPP law. She also practices in other areas of real property law such as construction, easements, boundaries, nuisance, premises liability, and neighbor law.
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James Edward Kemp
Palo Alto, CA Construction Law Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Construction, Insurance Claims, Personal Injury and Real Estate
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
H. Gregory Scharff
Palo Alto, CA Construction Law Attorney
Construction, Appeals, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Columbia University School of Law
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Eric Thomas Hartnett
Sunnyvale, CA Construction Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Construction, Business, Collections and Real Estate
Santa Clara University School of Law
Eric Hartnett possesses an impressive real estate and business law background. He is a former partner at a preeminent real estate firm in Silicon Valley and has garnered a considerable wealth of experience by working his entire career at small and medium-sized firms. He has represented a wide array of clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies and government entities to individuals and small businesses. Eric's skills and expertise have been recognized through his repeated receipt of Super Lawyers's Northern California Rising Star award.
While the majority of his cases have been venued in the Bay Area (e.g. Santa...
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George W. Wolff
San Francisco, CA Construction Law Attorney with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Real Estate
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco and Northwestern University School of Law
At the Wolf Law Office, we offer over 25 years of experience handling a wide range of construction contracts and claims for clients throughout the Bay Area and Northern California.
Our principal attorney, George W. Wolff, worked in the construction industry before attending law school, acted as an arbitrator, advocate, and trial attorney on private and public construction jobs and brings a comprehensive understanding of the practical and legal issues related to construction contracts and disputes to our clients, helping you avoid or resolve disputes as quickly and efficiently as possible.
In our years of experience, we have built a comprehensive network...
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Karyne Ghantous
San Ramon, CA Construction Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Landlord Tenant, Personal Injury and Real Estate
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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Kevin R. Martin
Pleasanton, CA Construction Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, IP, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
Over his 18 years of practice in the Bay Area, Kevin Martin has developed a reputation as a fair- minded but tough negotiator representing client’s interests in intellectual property, business, real estate and personal injury actions. Kevin’s practice includes trademark, copyright and patent litigation, prosecution, licensing, business disputes, commercial litigation, personal injury claims, employer/employee disputes, trade secret and unfair competition claims, real estate litigation, contract disputes, and general advice and counsel. Mr. Martin maintains a regular blog on legal and other issues at www.landshark5000.wordpress.com. Mr. Martin regularly appears in both State and Federal Courts throughout California, before the Trademark...
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William Stanger
San Jose, CA Construction Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Construction and Real Estate
University of California, Davis, School of Law
William "Bill" Stanger's legal philosophy is to provide cost-effective representation, straight-talk advice, and to keep his clients' reputations and business relationships intact.
Prior to striking out on his own in 2021, Bill represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of real estate, construction and insurance litigation throughout California with the Los Gatos law firm Sweeney Mason LLP, and the now-closed Oakland law firm Boornazian, Jensen & Garthe. Bill has been a licensed California attorney since 2014.
Bill earned his JD at the University of California, Davis School of Law, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Business Law Journal Volume...
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Ernest Christopher Brown
San Francisco, CA Construction Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Construction, Environmental, Personal Injury and Real Estate
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
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...
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John T. Kontrabecki
San Francisco, CA Construction Law Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Arbitration & Mediation, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Cornell University
As an attorney and financier with over three decades of experience, I have been advising companies on various aspects of real estate transactions. My work includes forming legal entities, establishing joint ventures, handling property acquisitions and sales, conducting due diligence, managing land use planning and entitlements, ensuring environmental compliance, and dealing with both secured and unsecured financing. Additionally, I am well-versed in construction contracts, litigation, and arbitration.
I am transaction-oriented and have significant experience in handling a broad spectrum of commercial contracts. My skills include reviewing, drafting, and negotiating joint venture agreements, development agreements, construction contracts, public utility agreements, vendor agreements,...
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Adam Stoddard
Santa Clara, CA Construction Law Attorney
Free ConsultationConstruction, Business, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Lincoln Law School
Adam Stoddard is a partner in the firm and has represented developers, general contractors and their insurance companies specializing in the representation of businesses and individuals in complex construction defect litigation, contract, and fraud-based disputes. This included representation ranging from Fortune 500 companies, to national builders and to individual board members of non-profit corporations through the initial investigation, pre-litigation process, and trial.
Adam also worked for a prominent plaintiff's law firm representing homeowner's associations in complex construction defect cases. This provided Adam with a practical approach to critically evaluate construction defect claims and implement effective resolution strategies through mediation and settlement...
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Cathleen M Curl
Millbrae, CA Construction Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction
Santa Clara University School of Law
I help contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers get paid for their work. I also help homeowners and commercial owners with construction disputes, and writing and reviewing construction contracts for clients. I love helping with mechanic's liens, stop payment notices, and bond claims. I try to help my clients avoid litigation wherever possible and to help keep your costs down but I'm also an experienced trial attorney when you need to go to Court. I was raised and live in the San Francisco Bay Area, and graduated from Stanford University, and the University of Santa Clara Law...
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Joshua D. Brysk
Pleasanton, CA Construction Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Construction, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
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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Allyson C. Murphy
San Francisco, CA Construction Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Construction and Landlord Tenant
Golden Gate University
Allyson Murphy is a senior associate at Tobener Ravenscroft. Ms. Murphy completed her undergraduate education at the University of California, Santa Cruz, majoring in political science. Ms. Murphy went on to earn her law degree from Golden Gate University in 2005, graduating in the top of her class. Ms. Murphy has more than twelve years of litigation experience, including seven years advocating on behalf of plaintiffs. She has significant experience litigating cases involving complex construction issues, breach of contract, fraud, employment, and personal injury.
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Robert Briant Jacobs
Livermore, CA Construction Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Construction, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Real Estate
Brigham Young Univ J Reuben Clark LS UT
Our office provides legal services in matters involving business law, real estate, construction, employment law, contracts, and litigation. With over 20 years of experience we are highly skilled and experienced in the various legal issues that involve our clients. We represent business owners, brokers, landowners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, sellers, and purchasers. Our clients include both businesses and individuals. We represent clients throughout the State of California. In addition, Mr. Jacobs provides top-notch mediation and arbitration services.
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Elena Rivkin
After practicing as a civil litigator since 2006, I have closed my boutique practice to work as an Administrative Law Judge for the State of California, CUIAB.
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JuLyn M. Park
Santa Clara, CA Construction Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Insurance Defense and Real Estate
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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Simon Anthony Mazzola
South San Francisco, CA Construction Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Construction, Business and Employment
University of San Francisco School of Law
Simon Mazzola is a shareholder in the Mazzola Law Office – Professional Corporation. He counsels and represents small and medium sized businesses and high net worth individuals in the Bay Area and Northern California. His litigation style is aggressive, results oriented, and cost effective.
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Martin Ross Sances
Lafayette, CA Construction Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Construction, Business, Insurance Claims and Real Estate
Univ of Wisconsin Law School
Areas of Expertise
Business advice and counseling
Contract drafting and review
Corporate structure and transactions
Licensing and regulation
Employment and labor negotiation
Insurance coverage and claims handling
Education
B.A., Colgate University, 1991
Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude
J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School, 1994
Martin is an experienced business attorney who facilitates transactions while minimizing the risks and pitfalls facing his clients. Martin takes a “can-do” approach to legal problems that focuses on crafting deals through an integrative and value creating process rather than conflict.
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Ryan Penhallegon
San Jose, CA Construction Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Construction, Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Santa Clara University School of Law and University of Washington
I am a determined California attorney practicing Bankruptcy, Business, Real Estate and Construction Law, with a particular focus on insolvency, debtor-creditor rights and real estate matters. With years of experience, my goal is always providing exceptional legal service and representation to achieve the best possible outcomes.
At Structure Law Group, I am part of a dedicated legal team providing skilled and knowledgeable advocacy for business and real estate law matters. For more information visit my website or call for a consultation.
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Paul Gerard Minoletti
San Mateo, CA Construction Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
(650) 638-9601
Waters Technology Park
1 Waters Park Drive, Suite 98
San Mateo, CA 94403
Free ConsultationConstruction, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Real Estate
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
We are proud to provide cost effective legal services and solutions in the following areas:
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Robert D. Lockhart
Santa Clara, CA Construction Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Insurance Defense and Products Liability
Santa Clara University School of Law
Robert Lockhart is a founding member and serves as the managing partner of the Sacramento, California and Scottsdale, Arizona offices of Lockhart Park, LLP. Mr. Lockhart has more than 20 years experience litigating personal injury, construction defect and commercial matters. Mr. Lockhart has special expertise in the representation of subcontractors, manufacturers and material suppliers in construction related disputes. Mr. Lockhart was a partner at LaMore, Brazier, Riddle & Giampaoli before founding Lockhart Park, LLP with JuLyn Park. He has litigated complex construction cases through arbitration and trial in both state and federal courts. Lockhart Park, LLP's construction litigation practice...
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Joseph Clark Melino
San Jose, CA Construction Law Lawyer with 59 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Real Estate
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Real Estate & Business Planning and Litigation: Multi-unit Residential, Commercial, R&D and Industrial projects. Litigation regarding interest in, and preparation of Condominium Projects. Planning and Litigation regarding Manufactured Homes. Litigation and planning for contractors.
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Elizabeth Boyes
San Jose, CA Construction Law Lawyer
Construction, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Golden Gate University School of Law
Elizabeth graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2021. During law school, she was the recipient of two CALI Awards for Excellence in Legal Writing and Research and participated in the Women’s Law Association. During her 1L summer, she served as a judicial extern at the U.S Merit Systems Protection Board.
Prior to law school, Elizabeth graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a B.A. in Anthropology. After graduating, she worked for Boyeslegal, APC for five years as a paralegal on a variety of real estate and personal injury cases. She is proficient in case management from...
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Amiel Lee Wade
San Jose, CA Construction Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Business, Family and Real Estate
Rutgers Univ School of Law
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”...
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Wesley H. Guzman
Pleasanton, CA Construction Law Lawyer with 3 years of experience
Construction, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
The George Washington University Law School
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Gregory Scott Walston
San Francisco, CA Construction Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Business, Insurance Defense and Real Estate
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
I have extensive experience in all phases of litigation and trial. Before going into private practice, I have served as Deputy Attorney General in California. I've worked with individuals in major class actions and other cases with state and nationwide ramifications. I've also successfully handled a wide range of civil rights matters, especially cases involving police misconduct and employment issues.
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Jay P. Menchaca
Gilroy, CA Construction Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Construction, Business and Employment
George Washington Univ LS
At the Menchaca Law Offices our aim is simple, to provide desired results in an efficient manner. We are committed to providing legal advice and advocacy that is insightful and valuable.
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Robert David Links
San Francisco, CA Construction Law Attorney with 50 years of experience
(415) 393-8001
1 Embarcadero Center
Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94111-3619
Construction, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
UCLA School of Law
Also known as Bo Links, I have practiced in San Francisco since 1974. My firm is Slote, Links & Boreman, LLP. I represent school administrators, educational institutions, students, parents and teachers. I also specialize in construction and employment-related litigation. I also serve as a mediator in a variety of cases.An extensive list of matters that I have handled is available on our website - www.slotelaw.com. I am also a published golf writer (four books - Follow the Wind; Riverbank Tweed & Roadmap Jenkins: Tales from the Caddie Yard; Golf Poems; Alister MacKenzie's Legacy of Public...
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David John Holcomb
Mill Valley, CA Construction Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Construction, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Kevin M. Sullivan
San Francisco, CA Construction Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Legal Malpractice, Personal Injury and Real Estate
University of San Francisco School of Law
Mr. Sullivan Has Been Certified by the State Bar of California as Specialist In Legal Malpractice. Mr. Sullivan is one of the small minority of Certified Specialists focusing on representing clients, rather than defending attorneys.
Mr. Sullivan has over thirty years practicing in the field of Legal Malpractice. He has taught continuing education classes and testified as an Expert Witness in the Superior Court in legal malpractice cases.
Mr. Sullivan's practice also includes other aspects of attorney-client disputes, including professional negligence , breach of fiduciary duty, fee disputes, and other attorney misconduct.
In addition, Mr. Sullivan handles and litigates...
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Howard L Hibbard
Burlingame, CA Construction Law Attorney
Construction, Business, Collections and Workers' Comp
Southwestern Law School
Howard L. Hibbard is owner and principal attorney of the Law Office of Howard L. Hibbard, founded in 1979. With over 30 years experience as a trial attorney in both state and federal courts, his primary focus has been on corporate law and complex real estate matters, including construction defect lawsuits. In addition, his clients rely upon him for other legal services including insurance litigation, debt collection, bankruptcy issues, labor relations, elder law and estate planning.
He has extensive experience in real estate and construction defect litigation, with a case history of achieving multi-million dollar settlements involving large housing developments,...
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Lauren Bolfango
San Francisco, CA Construction Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Construction
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco and University of Wisconsin - Madison
Lauren Bolfango drafts & negotiates contracts, and for more than 30 years has successfully represented home and business owners, contractors, architects, engineers & interior designers, as well as buyer & sellers in a variety of civil matters & disputes.
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Robert Edward Camors Jr
San Jose, CA Construction Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Construction and Employment
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Elliott H Stone
San Jose, CA Construction Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Business and Real Estate
Elliott H. Stone is the founder and managing attorney of the STONE LLP.
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Santino Michael Tropea
San Jose, CA Construction Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Construction, Business, Environmental and Insurance Defense
Univ of San Diego School of Law
Santino Tropea is a founding partner of Tropea McMillan. A significant portion of his practice includes representation of clients in toxic tort claims, actions brought under the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and all phases of CERCLA and the Superfund process. He has successfully represented clients in regulatory disputes and negotiations with both state and federal agencies, and has implemented supplemental environmental projects/pollution prevention plans to reduce or eliminate fines and penalties. He defends Proposition 65 cases and citizen's suits alleging False Claim Act violations and other related matters. Santino's experience includes representation of California municipalities, large chemical,...
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Robert D Finkle
Pleasanton, CA Construction Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(925) 232-1376
5776 Stoneridge Mall Road
Suite 360
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Free ConsultationConstruction, Business, Consumer and Real Estate
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Robert D. Finkle received his Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and was admitted to practice in the State of California in 2009. He is also admitted to practice in the Northern and Eastern Districts of the Federal District Courts of California.
Prior to law school Robert followed family tradition and worked in the home building industry for subcontractors, as an installer and later as a cost estimator, and large national builders and, as such, has extensive and intimate knowledge of home building practices. During law school Robert was involved in multiple student groups, including the Phi...