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Brian Leigh DeWitt

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 35 years

Real estate Lawyer at Napa, CA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Business, Litigation ... +5 more

1211 Division Street, Napa, CA

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Business 20%

entity formation, including limited liability companies, corporations and partnerships; negotiation and drafting of business agreements; business counseling; drafting of sharehholder agreements, buy-sell agreements; business disputes and business litigation

37 years | 100 cases

20%
Land Use and Zoning 20%

Obtaining governmental approvals such as use permits, plan amendments, zoning changes in connection with real estate use and ownership

37 years | 20 cases

20%
Litigation 20%

Litigation involving all kinds of business practices and business disputes, all kinds of real estate litigation, landlord-tenant, boundary disputes, lis pendens law. Extensive experience in arbitrations and mediations.

37 years | 75 cases

20%
Real Estate 20%

Land use, real estate transactions, real estate litigation, subdivisions, HOA representation, construction defect litigation, commercial leasing, commercial landlord-tenant

37 years | 150 cases

20%
Appeals 5%

Civil writs and appeals; appellate litiagtion in California state and federal courts

37 years | 10 cases

5%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) 5%

Advise clients in connection with forming, operating and dissolving limited liability companies in California

37 years | 100 cases

5%
Securities and Investment Fraud 5%

Lawsuits and FINRA arbitrations against securities brokers in connection with loss of investment due to fraud, negligence, fiduciary breach, churning, over-concentration, unsuitable investment

37 years | 2 cases

5%
Trademark Application 5%

Obtaining federal and state trademark and service mark

37 years | 15 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 35 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Coombs & Dunlap LLP

1211 Division Street, Napa, CA, 94559

Coombs & Dunlap LLP

1312 Oak Avenue, Saint Helena, CA, 94574

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Posted by Paul | October 22, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Intelligent, Diligent and Accessible

Brian Dewitt is an attorney who clearly understands and respects the judicial system. He does not use theatrics, grandeur, ridicule or sarcasm to present his arguments. He uses the law and the facts which he meticulously researches and presents to the court in explicit and comprehensible detail. B...rian represented me in a lawsuit in which the defendants were found guilty by a jury of fraud, collusion, breach of fiduciary responsibility and conversion. It was his tireless investigation and researching of thousands of documents, questioning of witnesses and his ability to explain to the court what he discovered that brought about this verdict. Brian continues to represent and advise me in my various business activities. He promptly returns my calls either by phone or e-mail and , most important, keeps me up to date on the progress he is making on my behalf. I have a son who is a defense attorney, a public defender. He has told me that the most important job of an attorney is to truthfully communicate and explain the law to his clients so they realistically understand what is happening to them and what to expect according to the law. Brian does this. I have no reservations in recommending him as a most competent attorney.

Posted by Teresa | October 16, 2009 | Real Estate

Brian Dewitt

My family has dealt with Brian for many years with our legal real estate needs, both seeking advice and for help to solve difficult issues. Brian has never let us down with his help. We have found him sincere, professional and concerned.

Posted by Pamela | October 16, 2009 | Business

Exceptionallhy competent, responsive and personable...simply the BEST!!!!

I cannot say enough how grateful I am to Brian DeWitt for his personalized and expert support in addressing legal questions and carrying out the complicated tasks of gathering, filing and processing detailed paperwork related to my professional practice.He is not only an exceptionally competent attor...ney, but also incredibly personable and responsive each and every time I reach out to him for help. It is reassuring to know that I can rely on Brian whenever legal questions and issues arise.

Posted by Stu | October 16, 2009 | Trademark Application

A Good Guy...

We had Brian successfully apply for two trademarks. One of the trademarks took a special effort on Brian's part and he was a good communicator through out the process. I highly recommend Brian!

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

1984

Overseas Research Scholar Award, Oxford University

1983

Overseas Research Scholar Award, Oxford University

Associations

2013 - Present

Napa Valley Wine Library Association

Board Member

2013 - Present

Napa County Law Library Board of Trustees

Trustee

2005 - Present

Napa County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

State Bar of California, Real Property Law Section, Eminent Domain and Inverse Condemnation Subsection

Member

2009 - 2012

ParentsCan

Board Member

Education

1989

Stanford Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Oxford University

M. Phil.

1982

University of California - Santa Cruz

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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