Top Estate Lawyers Near Me in Calabasas Area

The most important thing about is me is that I have not always been a lawyer. I started practicing law after working for a decade as a local government official responsible for inspecting real estate and enforcing zoning regulations. My experience as an investigator and public official allows me to bring a unique skill set to the table. My method is to consider a legal problem from a common sense perspective and then to develop practical options for achieving my clients' real estate goals. As an attorney, I have experience handling a wide variety of real estate law matters including: land use & zoning, broker licensing and regulation, landlord/tenant, and litigation.. Have a real estate dispute or lawsuit and need legal representation? Trouble getting permits or licenses? Facing regulatory action against your property? Need advice on how to develop your real estate? Don't wait until disputes or adverse government actions ruin your investment. Call my office for a free 15 minute consultation so we can discuss your real estate needs and goals.

The Law Office of Andrew S. Baker is a solo attorney law firm dedicated to providing clients with thoughtful and results-oriented legal representation. Before starting his law office, Mr. Baker developed a unique skill set in the field of real estate sales and management.. Mr. Baker’s practice focuses on real estate, real estate transactions, and construction litigation throughout Los Angeles and Southern California, including Riverside/San Bernardino counties. Mr. Baker’s background includes investigating zoning code violations, managing administrative enforcement of land use regulations, and presenting reports at public hearings. Today he applies those skills to provide valuable insight and creative problem-solving when advocating for his clients.. Practice Areas:. Mr. Baker principally represents property owners in land transactions (purchase-sales, leasing, neighbor disputes, zoning, building construction regulation, landlord-tenant disputes, property management issues, construction litigation (property owner versus contractor) and residential code-compliance matters. He has handled hundreds of matters involving residential projects including multi-family, mixed-use, and the gamut of simple small structures to large luxury residences.. Mr. Baker works extensively with local governmental agencies throughout Southern California in a large variety of land use and construction issues. Mr. Baker's experience allows him to provide unique professional insight in Zoningm, building code applications, and Code Enforcement issues. Thus giving him credibility with local governments. His practice includes compliance counseling, representation before government and regulatory organizations, litigation and dispute resolution.. Mr. Baker is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of West Los Angeles School of Law where he served as a published author and on the University of West Los Angeles’ Law Review, as well as a Dean’s List Scholar. Mr. Baker is in his 24th year of practice in both transactional law and litigation, following his 20 years in business sales and management. This which affords him a unique perspective on resolving legal matters. Mr. Baker negotiates successful conclusions by utilizing creative and pragmatic solutions.

SSS Legal and Consultancy Services, APC was founded by Manya Deva Natan, Esq. Manya began her legal career as a real estate attorney, first in Santa Monica and then later at the well-known law firm of Allen Matkins in Century City. Her client work included publicly traded REITS, as well as leading cellular phone companies.. She went on to start her own estate planning practice, with sub-specialties in real estate, asset protection, and international estate planning. She counsels individuals, couples and families on how to best organize, allocate, and distribute their estate to maximize their benefits while minimizing tax liability. Ms. Natan creates and implements sophisticated plans for high net worth individuals, while also offering straight-forward probate avoidance work for families in need of a revocable trust and supporting legal documents.. Ms. Natan received her law degree from Stanford University and her Master’s Degree from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. In between receiving her graduate degrees, she lived and worked in Bolivia assisting with small business development. She now brings her international background and expertise to her estate planning practice and assists with complex estates whenever money and people move transnationally.. In addition to being a California bar certified attorney in private practice, she is a published author in the area of mental, emotional, and physical wellness, has appeared multiple times on Good Morning America, and is regularly contacted by media outlets for commentary on health-related topics.

Nehoray & Drake, LLP was founded by attorney Kambiz Drake and Mac Nehoray on-premise that our work is personal.  With over 70 years of combined experience, attorneys at Nehoray & Drake are here to help you achieve your goals.. Attorneys at Nehoray and Drake are here to help you with your Estate planning need, Personal Injury, Family Law, Bankruptcy, and business litigation.. At Nehoray & Drake, we treat our clients as more than just an isolated case. At every opportunity, we strive to delve beyond the specific legal issue to understand the “why”—the bigger picture—that motivates a client’s request for a particular service.. We believe we must understand the "why" so we can provide our clients with full value. Otherwise, we could be providing advice that solves a specific issue, only to face one or more new issues down the road that might have been avoided had we understood the fuller picture.. Understanding our clients’ larger circumstances allows us to provide balanced, measured advice that is set in the context of each client’s life. By doing so, we ensure the counsel we provide goes beyond mere legal advice to become something more relevant—and therefore more valuable to our clients—both now and in the future.. Our vision is to provide our clients with skilled legal advice in a timely and efficient manner. We strive to handle each matter with accountability and responsiveness as if we were representing ourselves. We focus our attention on the legal aspects of our client’s business so that our clients can focus their attention on the success of their business. Our vision reflects our values: integrity, service, excellence, and teamwork.. For detailed biography of our attorneys please see our website at

My team has expertise in many areas of practice such as 12 years of experience in Estate Planning, Business Formation and Planning, Medi-Cal Planning and Trust Administration and Trust/Estate Litigation.At my firm we respect the value of your time. If you are unable to come to our office, we are happy to meet you in your home, business or another convenient location. After hours and weekend appointments can also be accomodated.

Mr. de Bortnowsky is a managing partner of Green de Bortnowsky, LLP, a municipal law firm that has been in practice for over 30 years.  His firm represents cities, joint powers authorities, redevelopment agencies and other public entities.  His goal is to provide advice, guidance and protection for clients to perform their jobs in the most efficient and effective manner possible.. Mr. de Bortnowsky performs a variety of functions to cover clients' needs.  His services include:. Mr. de Bortnowsky has extensive experience in a wide range of practice areas which apply to public entities, including: the Brown Act, the Public Records Act, Political Reform Act, CEQA, Environmental law, Redevelopment law and Post-Redevelopment law, code amendment, risk management assessment, and contract negotiation.

Lara Farasat is a skilled transactional real estate attorney who has drafted, negotiated, revised or amended thousands of office and retail leases, and helped clients buy and sell hundreds of million dollars in real estate.

I’m Marshall Waller, a director and principal shareholder at Feinberg & Waller, APC, and a California Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS). For decades, I’ve represented clients in complex divorce, custody, support, and high-asset property matters, earning a reputation for strategic thinking and strong courtroom advocacy.. I hold an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell and have been named a Super Lawyer for over 15 years, including being ranked among the Top 100 Lawyers in Southern California. I am proud to be a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), honors reserved for the most respected leaders in the field. I’m also a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, a distinction held by only 1% of U.S. attorneys, recognizing exemplary professional and public service.. Beyond the courtroom, I’m a legal educator and published author. I wrote Essentials of California Family Law, a study guide for CFLS candidates, and a law school textbook in the area of California Family Law, published by Aspen Publishers. I’ve taught law at the university level and have been a Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) speaker for the Regents of the University of California.. At Feinberg & Waller, we’re a full-service family law firm focused on divorce, property division, financial issues, support, attorney’s fees, and custody. My personal practice often involves Hague Convention matters, international child abduction, and jurisdictional conflicts.. I earned my B.A. with highest honors from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, my J.D. from Loyola Law School, and pursued postgraduate tax studies at USC and USD. I remain active in bar associations and give back through volunteer work, including as a mock trial coach for Teach Democracy.

I was a Cub and Boy Scout Leader from the time my son was a Bear at age 8 to the time he became an Eagle at age 18.  I am an avid outdoors person who loves hiking, skiing and horseback ridding.  I also enjoy reading, especially historic biographies.

I have represented clients in all forms of dispute resolution, whether arbitrations, mediations, trials, or appeals. I resolve business, entertainment and real estate disputes efficiently and economically. I have been rated AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by the National Rating Firm of Martindale-Hubbell®.

I am a very precise, detailed and idea-oriented attorney with excellent writing and advocacy skills that enjoys working in the field of real estate development.  I love watching homes being built.  The photos in this section are projects I have worked on.  I really enjoy my work and the opportunity to help others.

Eric J. Gold has been a Los Angeles lawyer since being admitted to the California State Bar on December 20, 1999.. Mr. Gold obtained his law degree (Juris Doctorate) in 1999, from the University of LaVerne, College of Law.  Mr. Gold opted to attend the four-year, part-time, evening program, so that he could pursue his business interests during the day.  While in law school, Mr. Gold was a contributing author to the law review (The Journal of Legal Advocacy and Practice) and received various academic achievement awards.. In 1993, Mr. Gold earned a Master of Science degree in Macomb, Illinois at Western Illinois University.  This advanced degree focused primarily on macro-level administration in the recreation and tourism industry.  The degree was completed through a professional internship with a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit outdoor cycling advocacy organization.  At the conclusion of the internship program, Mr. Gold became the first full-time, paid employee of that organization. Today, Mr. Gold remains an avid cyclist.. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1991, from Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, Colorado.  His major was Human Development and Family Studies, with an interdisciplinary focus in gerontology (the study of the elderly and the aging of America).  This program was through the CSU, College of Applied Human Sciences.  This background provides a unique perspective into family related issues and dynamics.. Through his  experience and background, Mr. Gold's perspective and demeanor are unique.  He handles each and every project personally.  When you work with The Law Offices of Eric J. Gold, APC, you are working with him.