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H. Gregory Scharff
The Scharff Law Group Inc.
2211 Park Boulevard
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone: (650) 325-7200 | Fax: (650) 325-7290
Your Real Estate Lawyer - Litigation and Transactions
Legal Topic
Real Estate
Preferred New Clients
The Scharff Law Group represents companies, individuals, brokers, and investors, in connection with all matters involving commercial and residential real estate.
Sub-Categories
Commercial Real Estate
- Architectural & Engineering
- Broker & Transaction Litigation
- Building Codes
- Buying & Selling
- Condemnation
- Condominiums & Cooperatives
- Construction Contracts
- Construction Defects
- Construction Financing
- Conveyancing
- Eminent Domain
- Homeowners' Associations
- Insurance
- Land Contracts
- Land Use & Zoning
- Mechanics' Liens
- Mold Claims
- Mortgages
- Property Taxes
- Real Estate Loans
- Renting & Leasing
- Title Insurance
- Title Litigation
- Landlord
- Tenant
- Tenants' Rights
- Architectural & Engineering
- Broker & Transaction Litigation
- Building Codes
- Buying & Selling
- Condemnation
- Condominiums & Cooperatives
- Construction Contracts
- Construction Defects
- Construction Financing
- Conveyancing
- Eminent Domain
- Homeowners' Associations
- Insurance
- Land Contracts
- Land Use & Zoning
- Mechanics' Liens
- Mold Claims
- Mortgages
- Property Taxes
- Real Estate Loans
- Renting & Leasing
- Title Insurance
- Title Litigation
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1986
Bar Number: 125206
Other Court Admissions
California
U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Central Districts of California
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
U.S. Court of Appeals, for the 9th, 5th and 11th Circuits
Association Memberships
California State Bar
Santa Clara County Bar Association
Palo Alto Bar Association
Continuing Education
I attend and teach continuing legal education.
Example Cases
I have successfully litigated construction defect cases, non-disclosure cases in the context of a sale of both single family homes and commercial property, mechanic's lien cases, landlord-tenant disputes in both a residential and commercial context, boundary and easement disputes, real estate partnership and joint venture disputes, eminent domain issues, partition cases and a variety of other real estate matters. I have also assisted in a wide variety of real estate transactions, including 1031 exchanges.
Education
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
School:
Bowdoin College
City:
Brunswick
State:
ME
Year:
1983
Honors:
Summa Cum Laude
Focus and Accomplishments:
Economics
Degree:
J.D.
School:
Columbia University School of Law
City:
New York
State:
NY
Year:
1986
Focus and Accomplishments:
Law
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
The Scharff Law Group was established in 1991. The Firm represents individuals and small businesses in a wide variety of real estate litigation and transactions including purchase and sale disputes, disclosure issues, boundary and easement disputes, construction defects, broker disputes, contractor disputes, subcontractor disputes and drafting real estate transaction documents, including leases, purchase and sale agreements and loan and financing documents as well as forming Corporations and Limited Liability Companies (LLCs).
Previous Employment Summary
I have practiced law since 1986. I previously worked with a large real estate developer, and then founded The Scharff Law Group in 1991.
Activities and Awards
I am a licensed Real Estate Broker.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I'm all for it.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Yes, depending on the circumstances.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Yes.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I wanted to use my passion, analytical abilities, and public speaking skills to help people reach effective solutions to their legal problems.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I have a real estate broker's license, so I have the knowledge and experience of having done a number of real estate transactions. In addition, I worked in-house for a large real estate firm and have significant trial and arbitration experience, which gives me a wealth of knowledge to draw upon.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I own and manage a number of large commercial and residential projects, and I always had a strong interest in real estate.
What do you like best about your career?
I like the satisfaction of winning.
Tell us about your law firm:
I have a number of attorneys that I associate with and work closely with. I also have some part-time paralegals.
What are your strengths and style?
My strength is that I am friendly, persuasive, and enjoyable to work with. I keep the focus on winning, or in a business transaction, getting the deal done.
Personal Interests:
Skiing, whitewater rafting, windsurfing, and travel.
Office Manager/Assistant
None
Fax
(650) 325-7290
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
None
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
For sale by owners: $3,000
Hourly Rates
$275
Free Initial Consultation?
I charge my hourly rate.
Typical Retainer
Retainer ranges from $1,000 - $5,000 depending on the circumstances.
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