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Gerald Barry Dorfman
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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 served hundreds of satisfied clients over the years and look forward to continuing to serve with determination, skill and integrity.
Practice Areas
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Elder Law
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Additional Practice Area
- Litigation
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Contingency fees range from 15% to 45%. These apply to personal injury cases, and select other matters. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Regular hourly rate is $500.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
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- 9th Circuit
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Education
- Columbia University
- B.A.
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- UC Law SF
- Law Degree
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Awards
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Professional Associations
- California State Bar # 107581
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Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Dorfman Law Office
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590 Questions Answered
- Q. Can my landlord refuse to renew after 18 years so they can lease the space to someone else?
- A: If you have a lease that lasts until April, you can stay until then. Commercial tenancies are not protected like residential tenancies. To truly understand your rights, an attorney would need to consult with you and review your lease.
- Q. Can reasons why further responses to discovery have to be provided be supported by facts obtained since propounding?
- A: This answer assumes you are asking about the reasons provided in the separate statement accompanying a motion to compel. There is no legal or logical reason to exclude such facts. The purpose of the statement is to highlight for the judge why responses/further responses should be compelled. It is not a backward looking document, testing the propounder's thinking at the time the discovery was served. So long as the recently discovered facts show a legitimate need for discovery in the action, it is appropriate to list them. If these recently discovered facts were not covered in your efforts to meet and confer, be prepared to address why not.
- Q. Dental malpractice in California. Do I have a case or not? is it worth to pursue
- A: Yes, you may well have a case. Theses types of cases can be expensive, because you need an expert to testify that what doctor A did fell below the "standard of care". Start calling dental malpractice lawyers now. The statute of limitations for dental malpractice is short, and if you miss it you will not be able to sue. Almost all malpractice attorneys offer free case evaluations. Get your records together and get on the phone.
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