Practice Areas

Attorneys in the East Bay Area in California

Overview of Our Practice at Oddie, Lynn & Grisanti, P.C.

At the law firm of Oddie, Lynn & Grisanti, P.C. our lawyers represent individuals and small businesses throughout San Francisco, Oakland and the surrounding communities. We focus our efforts on building long-term relationships, taking the time to get to know you and understand your concerns, as well as your objectives. We listen carefully so we can identify and implement individualized solutions to your legal issues.

We are members of the American Bar Association, Bar Association of San Francisco, Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association and the AIDS Legal Referral Panel. For a free initial consultation, contact our office or call us at 415-296-9600.

Estate Planning and Probate Law

We work with individuals and families, helping you identify the appropriate strategies to plan for the distribution of assets upon death. We also handle planning issues related to business succession. We will prepare and execute all necessary documents to put your estate plan in place, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives.

We work with executors, administrators, personal representatives and heirs to successfully complete the requirements of the probate process and settle an estate. We also handle any disputes that arise during probate, including will contests.

We will help you with end-of-life planning, including asset preservation strategies, should you need nursing home or long-term care.

To learn more, see our estate planning and probate page.

Tax Planning and Consultation

We advise individuals and small businesses in a broad range of tax matters, from the choice of appropriate business entity, the options regarding executive pay, to the implications of marriage and divorce or the sale or purchase of real estate. We also represent clients in US Tax Court and in negotiations with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). For more information, go to our page on tax planning.

Family Law Issues

We handle a broad range of issues for men and women, including same-sex partners and domestic partners. We represent clients in all matters related to divorce or the termination of a relationship, including child custody and visitation, child support, alimony or spousal support, and the division of property. We also advise clients who want to put a pre-nuptial agreement in place. See our family law page to learn more.

Landlord/Tenant Matters

We represent landlords and tenants in disputes related to rental real estate. We have a comprehensive understanding of the rent control laws and will help you protect your interests at any stage in the legal process, whether you are just entering into a rental agreement or a dispute has arisen. To get additional information, go to our landlord/tenant law page.

Real Estate Representation

Our lawyers advise clients on a wide range of real estate matters, including the sale or purchase of residential or commercial real estate, residential or commercial leasing, 1031 exchanges, and land use and development. See our real estate page for more information.

We also provide counsel in matters involving immigration and criminal law, and handle most types of civil litigation.

Contact Our Office

To set up a free initial consultation, contact us or call us at 415-296-9600. We will meet with you in your home or at your office, if necessary or convenient.

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At the law office of Oddie, Lynn & Grisanti, P.C., we represent clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area in California, including Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, San Rafael, Walnut Creek, Redwood City, Daly City, San Jose, Mountain View, Hayward and Fremont; and across San Francisco County, Alameda County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Contra Costa County and Marin County.