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Biography
I handle litigation and transactional matters for clients. I also serve as a mediator or arbitrator in disputes. I have been a member of the California Bar Association since 1986, a director of the Peninsula Builders Exchange since 2002, and an arbitrator and judge pro tem for the Santa Clara County Superior Court since 1991. Areas in which I practice include business, real estate, construction, personal injury, and general matters for small businesses. I look forward to hearing from you.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Construction and Development
50%
40 years
Contracts and Agreements
25%
40 years
Real Estate
25%
40 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 375-375 per hour
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in California for 39 years
State: California
Acquired: 1986
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Location
Law Offices of Jonathan Justin Sweet
4604 Scotts Valley Drive, Suite 26, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066
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Jonathan Justin Sweet's Reviews
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Posted by Jennifer | May 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
Always there when you need him
Jonathan has been my go to lawyer since I started my architectural firm 13 years ago. He's quick to give me good, detailed advice. His fees have always been fair. I trust his judgement and his advice has kept me from making legal mistakes with my business.
Posted by Carol | April 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
Excellent service!
I used Mr Sweet's services in the sale of my small business. He was very clear from the initial meeting to the termination of services as to fees charged and the system used for bookkeeping. I found him to be straightforward in his advice with recommendations that seemed in my best interest. He was ...
Jonathan Justin Sweet's Lawyer Endorsements
Robert Kopelson
Construction and development lawyer | Jul 24
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sweet is knowledgeable in his areas of practice, and keeps his clients promptly well informed of developments in their cases. He is practical in his advice, and very honest in his billing practices."
"Jonathan is a highly respected, intelligent and very experienced attorney. He has an excellent reputation in the community. He's extremely well-versed in the law, along with a practical side that gets cases resolved. He is also an excellent mediator. I highly endorse this lawyer."
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Cathleen Curl
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Experience
Work Experience
2016 - Present
President of Board of Directors, Peninsula Builders Exchange
2004 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Lincoln Law School of San Jose
1991 - Present
Member, AGCC Legal Advisory Committee
1989 - Present
Legal Author, Wolters Kluwer Law & Business
2002 - 2003
Adjunct Professor, San Jose State University
1994 - 1997
Adjunct Professor, University of San Francisco Law School
Education
1985
U of San Francisco SOL
law
1978
Univ of California Berkeley
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2014
The Fundamental of Construction Contracts
Construction Contracts
2014
AIA Contracts
AIA Construction Contracts
Publications
2008
Sweet on Construction Industry Contracts: Major AIA Documents
Fifth Edition, Sweet On Construction Industry Contract: Major AIA Documents
2002
Lincoln Law Review
Construction Subcontract Payment Condition Clauses
1993
Avoiding or Minimizing Construction Litigation
Avoiding or Mimizing Construction Litigation
Languages
French
Hebrew
Italian