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Stuart Johnson handles Carico Johnson Toomey’s commercial real estate and partnership matters. Mr. Johnson represents a range of clients from large, public corporations to privately held small and mid-cap companies. Mr. Johnson counsels clients in a wide variety of transactions and disputes with a particular focus on commercial real estate matters.. Mr. Johnson’s commercial real estate work includes the representation of investors in connection with the acquisition, sale, development, and financing of a variety of assets, including retail centers, office buildings, multi-family developments, and industrial space. Mr. Johnson has particular experience in joint venture and partnership agreements, including the setup and re-structuring of debt and equity investments. Mr. Johnson has also acted as borrower’s counsel on institutional commercial loan transactions.. Mr. Johnson has extensive experience in litigating real-estate related claims, including actions by lenders and borrowers as well as complex disputes between fractional owners such as tenants in common and members of limited liability companies or partnerships. His commercial litigation experience has also involved prosecuting and defending a wide spectrum of claims relating to trade secrets, fraud and other business torts in state and federal courts, as well as arbitrations.. Mr. Johnson obtained his J.D. from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles and obtained his B.A. in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He was an extern law clerk for Judge Harry Pregerson of the United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, and for Judge Richard C. Neal of the Los Angeles County Superior Court.. Upon graduating law school, Mr. Johnson joined the law firm of Epport & Richman LLP (1997-1999), where he largely represented regional banks in litigation matters. He was then recruited to Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP (1999-2009), an Am Law 100 firm and one of the oldest Wall Street based firms in the country. Mr. Johnson left Stroock to help launch Carico Johnson Toomey LLP, the preeminent full-service law firm in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County.. Mr. Johnson and his wife Julie have been together over 20 years and have lived in Manhattan Beach over 15 years. They have two children both of whom attend Manhattan Beach public schools. Mr. Johnson is an active member of Journey of Faith Church in Manhattan Beach. Mr. Johnson is an enthusiast of American classic cars and U.S. history, and enjoys cycling and competing in triathlons. He has completed over a dozen triathlons in the past 15 years including three half-ironman distance races and two full-ironman distance races.

Stewart R. Albertson is a named partner with the California firm of Albertson & Davidson, LLP, where he practices in the areas of trust, estate and probate litigation and general civil litigation. Mr. Albertson is a member of both the Louisiana State Bar and the California State Bar.. Mr. Albertson, the youngest of three children, grew up in Riverside, California. After high school Mr. Albertson joined the United States Army. After finishing basic training, advanced training, and airborne school, Mr. Albertson was assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division in South Korea, Camp Casey, where he spent one year soldiering near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). After completing his tour in South Korea, Mr. Albertson was assigned to the U.S. Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division where he served as a paratrooper for over two years.. After completing his commitment to the U.S. Army, Mr. Albertson attended law school and received his law degree from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law and his masters in tax law (LL.M.) from the Georgetown University Law Center. Prior to law school, Mr. Albertson earned his B.S. from Southwestern Adventist University.. Mr. Albertson is an adjunct professor of law at Chapman Law School, located in Orange County, where he teaches the Wills and Trusts course.. Mr. Albertson’s hobbies include exercising, P90X, competing in triathlons, playing chess, reading non-fiction, and watching sports of all types.. Mr. Albertson is an instrument-rated pilot. He owns and flies a Cirrus SR22.

I specialize in business disputes, real estate disputes, and probate litigation. I have experience handling cases at all stages, including through a jury trial.. Some examples of business disputes include breaching of fiduciary duties between business partners, misuse/misappropriation of funds by business partners and purchase and sale disputes. For real estate, I handle homeowner v. homewoners' association, landlord-tenant, neighbor disputes involving property line encroachment/trespass, and purchase and sale issues with either buyer v. seller, or agent v. client. My firm also handles all aspects of estate planning and probate issues.. The reason I became a lawyer is I want to help good people who need a strong advocate. I really take the time to explain the process to my clients so they understand what to expect. Legal disputes can be challenging, overwhelming, and difficult, however my job is to make sure your voice is heard and justice is served.. Feel free to contact me if you believe I can be of assistance. Thank you!

Clients need agile response, access to expert talent, lawyers with business sense, and predictable pricing and billing.  When you’re dealing with a law practice, you should always know who you are dealing with and who is helping you make key decisions.   Transparency is the key.. What you need is an accessible lawyer who want to get the deal closed, just like you do.. Having worked in real estate for over 10 years, I know that many transactions follow predictable paths. With a little organization, business process work and smart technology, most engagements can be run much more efficiently, in a cost-effective manner.

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