Highly respected, nationally recognized bond counsel.
Obtain and protect intellectual property rights in the United States and other countries. Appear in probate and superior court on matters involving contested wills and probate proceedings and trust matters. Advise and represent private and public employers in all aspects of the employment relationship. Involved in significant litigation connected with bankruptcy. Litigate in trial and appellate courts throughout the country to protect intellectual property. Represent board members in corporate governance matters. Highly respected, nationally recognized bond counsel.
Represent municipalities of all sizes, counties, redevelopment agencies, financing authorities, public power authorities, housing authorities, school districts and state agencies, among others. Represent employers before California and federal trial and appellate courts and before administrative agencies. Counsel clients in affordable housing and other tax credit syndications, tax-deferred real property exchanges and other tax-influenced investment transactions.
Represented a group of senior bondholders on a range of matters arising out of a large governmental bankruptcy. Practice before government agencies to secure those rights. Focus on the Pacific Rim and the representation of Asian clients in California, as well as clients from and in all corners of the world. Provide legal advice about income, estate, gift and inheritance taxes. Handle arbitration, mediation and other litigation alternatives. Ad hoc and administered domestic and international arbitration procedures before a variety of international and domestic tribunals. Negotiate licenses to maximize the value of such property.
Represented municipal utilities in matters related to the California "energy crisis. Work with trustees and receivers in corporate and real estate rehabilitation, turnaround and liquidation situations. Represent industrial, commercial, retail and public agency clients in all aspects of environmental law and litigation. Represent clients in proceedings for the adjudication of water rights.