Located in downtown Oakland, Brian Ripley has over 30 years counseling and representing business owners in a broad variety of legal issues and matters, including corporate compliance and governance, buy-sell agreements, business policies and procedures, commercial leases, succession planning and "exit" strategies, and many more.
Business owners who are provided with clear information regarding the full range of available options, coupled with an understanding of how the law impacts their company, supported by proactive, strategic counseling, have the best chance of long-term success and profitability.If you're looking for an experienced, accessible business lawyer in Oakland, call Brian Ripley at (510) 596-1745.
Business owners who are provided with clear information regarding the full range of available options, coupled with an understanding of how the law impacts their company, supported by proactive, strategic counseling, have the best chance of long-term success and profitability.If you're looking for an experienced, accessible business lawyer in Oakland, call Brian Ripley at (510) 596-1745.
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Recognized in the Bay Area and beyond as among the foremost business transaction attorneys, I break down complicated legal issues in accessible and clear language, empowering business owners to make intelligent, informed strategic decisions about their companies.
Since 1983, I have represented companies of every type, size and description, from Fortune 100 multinational conglomerates to "mom-and-pop" businesses and "solopreneurs".
My clients represent a broad spectrum of industries, from health care, architecture, construction, equipment supply, real estate, legal and financial services, business and project management, and the arts.
Since 1983, I have represented companies of every type, size and description, from Fortune 100 multinational conglomerates to "mom-and-pop" businesses and "solopreneurs".
My clients represent a broad spectrum of industries, from health care, architecture, construction, equipment supply, real estate, legal and financial services, business and project management, and the arts.
Founder and instructor, Commercial Street Law & Business Center, providing training and workshops to business owners in areas of contract negotiation, dispute resolution, commercial transactions, intellectual property development and licensing, business capitalization, risk analysis and management, and corporate governance.
Whatever stage of business, my clients find that having a trusted legal advisor is an invaluable resource that provides peace of mind.
Businesses continually change.
The laws evolve, employees come and go, demand ebbs and flows.
As a business lawyer, I help my clients gracefully deal with these inevitable changes.
My legal services include guiding business owners every step of the way.
To get up and running, I help new owners select the right type of business entity, and analyze the risks involved.
Businesses continually change.
The laws evolve, employees come and go, demand ebbs and flows.
As a business lawyer, I help my clients gracefully deal with these inevitable changes.
My legal services include guiding business owners every step of the way.
To get up and running, I help new owners select the right type of business entity, and analyze the risks involved.
I represent and provide ongoing advice to owners of commercial and residential real estate, real estate investors, operating companies and developers throughout the Bay Area.
This includes helping clients evaluate and understand the real estate options and issues related to their specific interests.
My services may involve assisting in the preparation or analysis of leases, providing guidance on the purchase of commercial real estate, evaluating the suitabability of commercial tenants for an owner's building or office complex, and analysis the potential risks of a specific real estate transaction.
This includes helping clients evaluate and understand the real estate options and issues related to their specific interests.
My services may involve assisting in the preparation or analysis of leases, providing guidance on the purchase of commercial real estate, evaluating the suitabability of commercial tenants for an owner's building or office complex, and analysis the potential risks of a specific real estate transaction.
As a life-long learner and educator, I provide my clients with the most current information that affects their businesses and the decisions they make.
Did you know that contracts containing "legalese" may expose you to risks or potential losses that might jeopardize your business?.
Did you know that the law often requires written policies and procedures to protect you from legal exposure in the event of a conflict between you, your employees, managers, or business associates?.
Did you know there are significant differences involved in the types of business entities available to you as a business owner, and that some may provide more protection than others?.
Did you know that contracts containing "legalese" may expose you to risks or potential losses that might jeopardize your business?.
Did you know that the law often requires written policies and procedures to protect you from legal exposure in the event of a conflict between you, your employees, managers, or business associates?.
Did you know there are significant differences involved in the types of business entities available to you as a business owner, and that some may provide more protection than others?.
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