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Len Watkins
Richmond, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Antitrust, Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
University of San Francisco School of Law
A resident of Oakland, Len spent much of his legal career with prestigious, top-ranked, San Francisco law firms. Mr. Watkins brings the same level of expertise, and standard of excellence, to his practice in the East Bay. Focusing on consumer bankruptcy and business law, Mr. Watkins’ depth of experience and training include:
A Masters of Business Administration, concentrating on finance, from the University of California, at Davis
A stock brokerage license (inactive) from the National Association of Securities Dealers
A California Real Estate Broker’s license
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Andre Amin Khansari
Berkeley, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Landlord Tenant
University of Southern California Law School
Andre Khansari is an accomplished Southern California attorney. He represents individuals and businesses in Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Business, and Personal Injury matters. With nearly 20 years of experience, peers and clients alike have recognized Andre as an exceptional attorney.
Andre is committed to providing large firm advocacy with small firm prices. Call today to schedule a consultation to learn how he can help you.
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John Ward Schilt
Point Richmond, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Construction, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Micheal Anthony Thompson
Vallejo, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 40 years of experience
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Estate Planning
UCLA School of Law
Personal Injury Attorney - owner of the Law Office of Micheal A. Thompson. Admitted to the CA State Bar in 1985. Graduate of UCLA Law School.
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Dana Louise Dean
Benicia, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Real Estate and Environmental
John F Kennedy Univ School of Law
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Doris Mitchell
Albany, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate
Golden Gate University School of Law and University of San Francisco School of Law
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Chris Gribble
Berkeley, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
University of California - Berkeley
Chris Gribble is a trial attorney with over a decade of experience gained litigating at California's premier real estate firms and Bay Area litigation boutiques. Chris has encountered just about every type of real estate dispute imaginable. His experience spans breach of lease, easement and boundary disputes, fraud in the sale of real estate, broker negligence, commercial and residential unlawful detainers and evictions, partition actions, quiet title actions, eminent domain, premises liability, construction defect, architectural negligence, and ADA actions.
Chris is a Berkeley Law graduate who has taken cases through verdict in jury trials, bench trials, private judicial reference, and...
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Edward Lewis Blum
Berkley, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 53 years of experience
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
University of California, Davis, School of Law
45 years experience as litigation and business counsel; 20 years experience as court appointed and private mediator of business and real estate disputes; Martindale AV-rated; SuperLawyers
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Arthur J. Obolsky
Berkeley, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer
Real Estate and Business
University of San Diego School of Law
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Reece R. Halpern
Albany, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
Boston College Law School
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Maeve Katherine Bergman
Berkeley, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Golden Gate University School of Law, Golden Gate University School of Law and University of San Francisco School of Law
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Richard Elliot Korb
Kensington, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Civil Rights
UC Hastings COL
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Julia Lynne Ross
Berkeley, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Real Estate, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Golden Gate University School of Law
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Venus Viloria Berdan
Benicia, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Real Estate
UCLA School of Law
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Doug Bend
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSan Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney
Real Estate, Business, Entertainment & Sports and Trademarks
Georgetown University Law Center
Doug is the founder of Bend Law Group, PC, a boutique law firm focused on advising small businesses and startups.
Prior to opening Bend Law Group, PC, Doug was a corporate attorney for a law firm in New York City. He also served as a Judicial Clerk for the Nebraska Supreme Court and the Superior Court of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Before law school, Doug was a Legislative Assistant for U.S. Representative David Price, where he managed a portfolio of issues including tax and small business.
Raised in Omaha, Doug is a graduate of Drake University where he graduated summa cum laude...
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Jason M. Horst
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Cannabis Law
University of San Francisco School of Law
Jason Horst is the Managing Partner of Horst Legal Counsel. Jason served for more than a decade as an attorney in large regional and international law firms before founding Horst Legal Counsel, serving the legal needs of businesses and individuals in California.
Jason is an accomplished litigator, having successfully resolved countless disputes for his clients in a wide range of complex litigation matters, including those involving commercial contracts, partnership disputes, trademark infringement, real estate, antitrust, and more. Jason prides himself on the ability to develop and execute creative strategies to efficiently accomplish his clients’ goals.
Jason is also among the...
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George W. Wolff
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction
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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Howard E. Kane
Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
(510) 292-0193
Jack London Square
66 Franklin Street, Suite 300
Oakland, CA 94607
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfReal Estate and Probate
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
I began practicing law in 1990. Prior to beginning my career, I attended UCLA from 1983-1987 with a B.A. in History. I then attended the University of California College of the Law San Francisco from 1987 to 1990. I have also been a licensed California Real Estate Broker since 1996.
My main practice areas include Probate and Trust Administration, and full-service Real Estate attorney and broker services. I have brokered hundreds of real estate transactions throughout the Bay Area since 1996.
Call me for a free consultation at 510.292.0193. If you prefer...
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James Cai
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
580 California St
12th fl
San Francisco, CA 94104
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, IP and Immigration
Temple University Beasley School of Law
James Cai founded SAC Attorneys, LLP after serving as in-house legal counsel for Yahoo! Inc. His practice focuses on corporate law, immigration, employment and estate planning. Mr. Cai believes in relationship lawyering and has a client-driven practice. He practices law the old fashioned way - giving each client this full attention with prompt responses, thorough research and analysis, aggressive representation and careful attention to details, in both transactional and litigation matters. As a result, most of his clients are repeat and long term clients, including individuals, small businesses, non-profit organizations and public companies. Before founding SAC Attorneys, LLP,...
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Shay Aaron Gilmore
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSan Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Cannabis Law and IP
The University of Texas School of Law
Shay Aaron Gilmore provides superior corporate, commercial, and outside general counsel services to cannabis and hemp operators and investors throughout the legal California supply chains. Focusing on mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, and other transactional matters, Shay has counseled and guided some of the most successful operators and investors in the U.S. cannabis and hemp markets. Shay is the Chair of the California Lawyers Association Cannabis Practitioners Group and has been recognized by The Los Angeles/San Francisco Daily Journal as one of the Top 20 Cannabis Lawyers in California. Super Lawyers Magazine has listed Shay as a Northern California Super...
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Alan William Sparer
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfReal Estate, Elder, Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
Stanford University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology
For over 30 years, Mr. Sparer has successfully represented individuals and businesses in litigation involving securities, contract, insurance, real estate, probate, and trust matters. Sparer Law Group (SLG), Mr. Sparer has obtained over $200 million in settlements, judgments, and recoveries on behalf of securities investors. Mr. Sparer also leads an SLG team that has successfully defended financial professionals and investment funds under investigation by the SEC, FINRA, and the California Department of Business Oversight.
SLG regularly helps resolve sensitive and confidential family disputes involving claims of elder abuse or financial misconduct. In the process, Mr. Sparer has successfully...
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John T. Kontrabecki
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Landlord Tenant
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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Christopher D. N. Hanson
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
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John F. Kennedy University College of Law
Who am I? Why do I do this? What are you getting when you hire me and my staff? Am I any good at this lawyer stuff? Will I win? Those are all good questions; and I even have answers for some of them.
I started the firm in the mid 1990’s after the Savings and Loan implosion killed commercial real estate for about five years.
In 1978, I got my California real estate license, and two years later, my broker’s license. In 1993, I was awarded the nationally recognized CCIM designation by the Commercial Investment...
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Ernest Christopher Brown
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Environmental
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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Andrew John Chan
Concord, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Real Estate, Construction, IP and Insurance Defense
University of Miami School of Law
Andrew is a senior counsel in the Oakland/East Bay office of Ericksen Arbuthnot and co-chair of the firm's Appellate Practice Group. He is AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected as a Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Star by Thomson Reuters. Andrew has extensive litigation experience representing individual and institutional clients in state and federal court. His areas of practice include insurance coverage and defense, intellectual property, personal injury, professional liability, real estate, and other commercial issues.
Andrew has B.A. degrees in Cognitive Science and History, and a minor in Philosophy, from the...
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Robert B. Kaplan
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer
Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Business
Golden Gate University School of Law
Robert B. Kaplan is an accomplished California Bankruptcy, Business, and Real Estate Law attorney with an emphasis on creditors' rights and bankruptcy related cases. Focused on results, Bob has been providing rigorous and uncompromising legal representation for over 40 years.
Bob is a Co-Managing Partner at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, a firm listed on American Lawyer's AmLaw 200. A highly skilled and knowledgeable attorney, he is ready to assist you in accomplishing your legal objectives.
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Martin H. Orlick
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Real Estate and Business
University of San Francisco School of Law
I am an accomplished ADA Compliance & Defense attorney. With a practice encompassing over 30 years, I am dedicated to providing exceptional service and legal representation. I am a member of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers and on the Advisory Board of Directors of the Advanced Commercial Leasing Institute, Georgetown University Law Center. I also serve as Chair of JMBM's ADA Compliance & Defense Group and am the author of the ADA Compliance & Defense Blog.
My transactional practice includes leasing, lease administration for developers and tenants, acquisition and sales, portfolio management, regulation of real property use and development,...
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David T. Chapman
Chapman Law Group, A.P.C., CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
(415) 613-9483
950 Northgate Drive
Suite 306
Chapman Law Group, A.P.C., CA 94903
Real Estate, Appeals, Business and Personal Injury
Santa Clara University School of Law
Chapman Law Group, A.P.C. handles personal injury law, real estate and business counseling, and general litigation and appeals in state and federal courts. Attorney David Chapman is a Certified Mediator. The firm serves clients throughout Marin County, the greater San Francisco Bay Area, and Northern California. Mr. Chapman represents seriously injured victims in cases involving auto accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injury – including brain and spine injuries - dog bites, slip & fall, medical malpractice, and elder abuse. Mr. Chapman’s real estate practice handles cases involving nondisclosure, fraud, easement and boundary issues, HOA & landlord /...
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Paul DeAngelis
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Business
Boston University
Paul DeAngelis practices in the San Francisco Bay Area. He concentrates on real estate matters, including litigating buyer and seller disputes arising from transactions, neighbor and HOA disputes, and broker defense issues. He also provides transaction and counseling services to buyers and sellers, to property owners to resolve neighbor and HOA disputes, and to brokers and agents regarding risk management and BRE compliance issues. The information in this profile and any reviews or endorsements do not constitute a guarantee, warranty or prediction regarding the outcome of any legal representation. It is a communication within Rules of Professional Conduct of...
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Matthew S. Kenefick
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer
Real Estate and Business
Santa Clara University School of Law
Matthew Kenefick has an extensive law practice which includes litigation, real estate and compliance matters. Mr. Kenefick represents a variety of industries including manufacturers, financial institutions, retailers, real estate developers, wineries and the hotel industry, among others.
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Christopher Whang
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney
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University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Christopher Whang is a Civil Litigator representing clients in a wide range of litigation matters, particularly commercial landlord-tenant issues, contract disputes, bankruptcy, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claims. Most notably, Christopher has worked with several, high-profile, Fortune 500 companies in the Bay Area in various litigation matters.
Christopher has extensive experience in the full spectrum of litigation, including pre-lawsuit investigations, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, performing legal research, motion practice, trial preparation, negotiations, and client interaction.
Prior to becoming a Civil Litigator, Christopher worked at various Public Defender offices all across the Bay Area and Sacramento....
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Hanlen J. Chang
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and International
Southwestern University School of Law
Hanlen J. Chang provides legal services in Business Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning, and International Tax matters. He was recognized as a Super Lawyers rising star in 2015. Prior to establishing his own practice Hanlen was a research attorney at the San Mateo County Superior Court Probate Department. He has also worked for several Southern California and Bay Area law firms as a litigation attorney representing business owners and professionals . Hanlen grew up in Bubendorf, Switzerland and attended...
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Peter Alan Mankin
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
University of San Francisco School of Law
Private Practice in real estate and business law for 40 years. Court and private mediator for 25 years. AV Rated and Northern California Super Lawyer.
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Michael S. Biggs
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfReal Estate, Administrative, Business and Municipal
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
I’ve been an attorney for going on 20 years in the greater bay area of California. When you call me, you will talk to me directly. You won’t get assigned to a paralegal or another attorney.
I have a passion for practicing law and helping my clients to the best of my ability. I like talking to people and getting to the heart of the matter through direct and clear talk.
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Sidney Alex Luscutoff
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Sidney Luscutoff is an experienced Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate Law attorney. His practice areas include bankruptcy estates, probate estates, trust estates and conservatorships. Sid provides quality, practical and strategic advocacy to the residents of California.
Sid's personal experience as a business owner and real estate developer give him a unique understanding of his clients' legal needs. Contact Sid to see how he can help you meet your goals.
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Timothy Craig Williams
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
(925) 933-9800
1850 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 340
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Construction and IP
Pepperdine University School of Law
Mr. Williams is the founder of The Williams Firm and has over 21 years of extensive experience in the areas of real estate, construction, business and corporate law. Mr. Williams' practice areas include all aspects of civil litigation and dispute resolution in all courts, government hearings, arbitrations and mediations in the areas of real estate, construction and business law. Mr. Williams also represents and advises clients in business transactions, corporate law, real property transactions, and trademark law.
In real estate matters he has represented owners and developers of residential and commercial properties, including multi-million dollar properties, negotiated sales...
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Greg Hartman
Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy and Business
Santa Clara University School of Law
Gregory S. Hartman is an attorney, CPA, and Certified Insolvency & Restructuring Advisor (credential pending). Mr. Hartman's practice involves representing both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy proceedings. He has expertise in chapter 11 businesses reorganization. Prior to starting Hartman Bankruptcy Law, Mr. Hartman represented secured creditors and trustees in bankruptcy cases. Mr. Hartman also worked for the United States Trustee's Office where he worked in an oversight role of chapter 11 cases and trustee administration. Mr. Hartman is a long-time resident of the Bay Area, living in the East Bay with his wife...
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Jacob Harker
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Criminal and Family
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Jacob Harker is a San Francisco Bay Area attorney. Mr. Harker has set up and run his law practice in a cost-effective and practical manner. He has done so in an effort to pass on the savings to his clients. As an attorney, Mr. Harker sees his practice as taking the lead in a new era of legal services.
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Gerald Barry Dorfman
Mill Valley, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
UC Law SF
I am responsible for all matters handled by my office. Paralegals, law clerks and associates may be utilized in appropriate situations, but the buck stops with me. Intentionally remaining small has enabled me to continue to provide unparalleled personal attention and confidentiality. My clients are the reason I am here, and I work hard for the best results possible. I am honored by the trust placed in me, and strive to maintain it at the highest level. You are entitled to understand the law applicable to your matter and the options available, as well as my best advice. I have...
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Brian Barnhorst
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
580 California St
12th fl
San Francisco, CA 94104
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business and Employment
University of San Diego School of Law and Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington