- Corporate LawWe represent shareholders and entities involved in shareholder disputes. Our services include negotiation and preparation of shareholder agreements, negotiation of existing disputes, and working with valuation experts to determine the value of a business or interest in a business.
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business DisputesOur attorneys represent clients seeking to sell goods to State and local governments, including reviewing solicitation documents, assisting in clarifications during the bidding process, representation in bid protests, and representation in litigation over contract disputes and terminations.
- Business TransactionsBradley J. Elkin is the Managing Partner at Diepenbrock Elkin Dauer McCandless LLP with a practice specializing in real estate and business transactions. He represents a wide variety of clients (ranging from large entities to small business owners to individuals) with their... Read More
- Limited Liability CompaniesWe assist and counsel clients in forming various business organizations for acquisition or operation of businesses. We also form business entities for clients that intend to acquire title to, or interests in, real property that will be developed. This includes the organization of corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and partnerships.
- Construction ContractsOur attorneys are experienced in drafting and revising construction contracts as well as interpreting contracts. We have prepared construction contracts, general conditions, prequalification packages, preconstruction services agreements, owners’ professional services contracts, lease-leaseback documents, and change orders, among others.
- Unfair CompetitionWe have substantial experience handling disputes that arise from all manner of business transactions and relationships. This work includes, but is not limited to, defending and prosecuting claims involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, covenants not to compete, unfair competition, conversion, false advertising, franchising, fraud, shareholder derivative suits, corporate dissolutions, partnership disputes, business valuations, disputes among members of limited liability companies.
- Real Estate LitigationDiepenbrock Elkin Dauer McCandless LLP litigates a broad spectrum of business, construction, and real estate disputes. Our attorneys are experienced in state and federal trial and appellate courts. We also appear in administrative hearings before California agencies and the U.S. GAO. Our attorneys are experienced in mediation, arbitration, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. The principal areas of our litigation practice include Business Litigation, Construction Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Eminent Domain Litigation, Natural Resources Litigation, and Writs and Appeals.
- Construction LitigationDiepenbrock Elkin Dauer McCandless LLP has broad transactional and litigation expertise in construction law, representing contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and owners in a wide variety of private and public construction matters at the federal, state, and local level. In both private and public contexts, our attorneys are skilled in advising clients during all phases of construction, from pre-construction through contract close-out. The principal areas of our construction practice include Construction Project Documents, Construction Litigation, and Public Works.
- Real Estate TransactionsJack Diepenbrock (retired) was a founder partner at Diepenbrock Elkin Dauer McCandless LLP, focusing on business and real estate transactions and litigation, including environmental and condemnation matters, land use, governmental matters, and alternative dispute resolution.... Read More View John's Profile
- Eminent Domain
- Easement
- Land Use and ZoningWe have extensive experience and expertise in matters concerning the use and development of real property. Our services involve assistance in the annexation of land; amendments to city and county general plans and local community plans; causing the rezoning of property; obtaining special permits and variances; obtaining approval of subdivision and parcel maps; overcoming land use restrictions; compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and obtaining all necessary land use and development entitlements. Our lawyers have appeared before all categories of public officials, including city and county officials, City Councils, County Boards of Supervisors, Planning Commissions, and design review staff.
- Estate Planning