San Francisco, California Business Trial Attorneys and Counselors

Serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1980, with offices in San Francisco and the North Bay

BUSINESS LITIGATION

Broad Experience Litigating and Trying Cases
The Ballard Law Office will help you avoid business disputes, but if a dispute arises we have the experience and know-how to see you through it, with broad experience in civil trials (jury and non-jury), administrative hearings, arbitration, and mediation.

We Understand that Litigation Is a Means to an End
Our California business trial lawyers have years of experience litigating and trying cases, and will capably prosecute or defend cases assigned to them. They also are aware that resources available for litigation have limits and must be carefully marshaled.

We will work with you to prepare a litigation plan and budget, and evaluate and implement agreed strategies at every phase, from the initial phases of a case through discovery, settlement, trial, and appeal.

Insurance plays a substantial role in modern legal disputes.  We will identify all applicable coverages, and effectively represent your interests when dealing with insurers.

BUSINESS COUNSELING

Business Start Up. The Ballard Law Office's business attorneys will work with you to identify and set up the appropriate business form, then assist in documentation, financing, qualification, licensing and other start-up tasks.

Business Operation. We will assist with operating issues such as negotiation and preparation of business contracts and commercial leases, the protection of confidential business information and intellectual property, insurance and employment matters.

The Sale or Transfer for Business Interests. The Ballard Law Office will assist in the transfer or sale of the business, or parts of it, to assure continuity and to preserve value.

GENERAL COUNSEL

In a world of specialists and complicated laws, it is important to have a "general counsel"
able to understand the client's business, provide reliable, focused advice and, where appropriate, manage the efforts of "outside" counsel and other service providers.

In addition to assisting with the normal operating problems of business, at the Ballard Law Office we regularly consult with specialists in areas outside of our normal expertise. We recommend specialists who are right for the client's needs and promote efficiencies by working with the client and the associated counsel or advisor to ensure that goals and budgets are met.

We frequently act as co-counsel or associate counsel in litigation where necessary and appropriate to protect the interests of our clients.

PERSONAL COUNSEL

Personal matters are an inevitable off-shoot of the relationship between a client and business lawyer. Ideally, the same relationship of trust and confidence should readily transfer from business to personal affairs.

These can range from trust, probate, and estate planning matters to real property, personal injury, insurance, and family matters. We handle a wide range of these matters. As to those we do not, we locate the appropriate specialists and monitor their relationships with the client.

Contact the Ballard Law Office

Since 1980, serving business and individuals in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area.

Ballard Law Office, with locations in the North Bay Area and San Francisco, California, represents individual and business clients in communities such as Redwood City, South San Francisco, Daly City, Burlingame, Atherton, San Jose, Cupertino, Santa Clara, San Rafael, Oakland, Berkeley, Albany, Hayward, Fremont, Martinez, Richmond, Walnut Creek, Fairfield, Vacaville, Santa Rosa, Petaluma, San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, Tiburon, Sausalito, Larkspur, and Corte Madera.

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