I am a full service law firm with 27 years of sophisticated and efficient experience handling a broad range of legal matters. My primary focus is on business and real estate. I handle transactional matters and litigation through trial and appeals. Specific areas of practice include business restructures and entity formation, preparation of shareholder/operating/partnership agreements, commercial/residential real estate transactions/litigation, business transactions, contract formation/negotiation/drafting, complex business litigation, trust and probate administration/litigation, employment agreements/litigation, and appeals. I am located in Westlake Village, but routinely handle matters throughout Southern California and will travel further when necessary. I have practiced in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties in both state and federal courts. Disputes are most often settled through mediation or arbitration, but I am experienced in complex trial work if settlement is unsuccessful.