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David L. Roth
Real Estate Law Offices of David L. Roth
1425 Leimert Blvd.
Suite 405
Oakland, CA 94602-1852
Phone: (510) 482-6600 | Fax: (510) 482-6606
http://calbar.ca.gov/calbar/html_unclassified/roth.html
Real Estate Only
Legal Topic
Real Estate
Preferred New Clients
My firm represents individuals and small to medium-sized businesses with problems concerning commercial, investment and residential real property. Our areas of emphasis include purchase/sale disputes, boundary and easement disputes, leases, quiet title and partition lawsuits, commercial evictions, title and ownership disputes, real estate fraud, construction defects, and contractor/owner disputes.
Sub-Categories
Commercial Real Estate
- Broker & Transaction Litigation
- Buying & Selling
- Construction Contracts
- Construction Defects
- Mortgages
- Property Taxes
- Real Estate Loans
- Renting & Leasing
- Title Litigation
- Landlord
- Tenant
- Tenants' Rights
- Broker & Transaction Litigation
- Buying & Selling
- Construction Contracts
- Construction Defects
- Mortgages
- Property Taxes
- Real Estate Loans
- Renting & Leasing
- Title Litigation
Bar Admissions
CA, Jan 1979
Bar Number: 85279
Other Court Admissions
All California Courts, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California.
Association Memberships
State Bar of California, Alameda County Bar Association, Contra Costa County Bar Association, Charles Houston Bar Association.
Continuing Education
I take far more than the required number of continuing legal education classes. I am a member of the Real Property Section of the State Bar of California, and regularly attend its annual continuing education retreat.
Papers and Publications
Executive Editor, California Real Property Law Journal.
Example Cases
Recent significant cases have included the following:
I helped a buyer of commercial property complete the purchase, despite the death of two of the sellers, a bankruptcy filed by another seller, a pending foreclosure sale, pending city code enforcement proceedings, and significant potential title defects.
I also represented a commercial tenant in the negotiation of a 50-year lease for a stand-alone restaurant building at a local marina.
I've also handled the litigation of several difficult boundary/easement disputes.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
Hastings College of Law
City:
San Francisco
State:
CA
Year:
1978
Focus and Accomplishments:
Editor in Chief, Hastings Communications and Entertainment Law Journal.
Degree:
B.A. - Political Science (Soviet Studies Emphasis)
School:
Occidental College
City:
Los Angeles
State:
CA
Year:
1975
Honors:
Award-winning student journalist.
Focus and Accomplishments:
Political Science and Economics.
Number of Attorneys
5
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
I represent individuals and small business in a wide variety of real estate litigation and transactions, including purchase/sale disputes, title disputes, disclosure problems, boundary and easement disputes, construction defects, developer (contractor) broker disputes, commercial leases and commercial leases and commercial landlord/tenant disputes, property tax problems and drafting real estate transaction documents.
Previous Employment Summary
- 1992 to 1995: Partner, Roth & Russo
- 1984 to 1992: Principal, Law Offices of David L. Roth
- 1980 to 1984: Partner, Law Offices of Roth Ishida
Activities and Awards
I am a regular speaker at continuing education programs for other lawyers and have written many articles on real estate law for attorneys. I also volunteer as a free arbitrator for attorney/client fee disputes.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I believe it is a good idea.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Yes, I am willing to review client-prepared documents.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am not usually willing to coach clients.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I wanted to attend graduate school, but did not want to pursue a Ph.D in my college major, Political Science. I decided that a law degree would allow me the flexibility to practice as a lawyer, or work in related fields in government, journalism, or business. Being a lawyer allows me to take advantage of my strengths in reading, writing, and thinking , and avoiding my weaknesses in mathematics, and scientific and technical matters.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Over the past 26 years I have resolved problems for literally hundreds of clients in all of the most common areas of real estate disputes, including purchase/sale disputes, failure to disclose defects, broker malpractice, boundary and easement disputes, commercial landlord/tenant and leasing problems, commercial and investment purchase/sale contracts, construction defects, title disputes, foreclosures, mechanics liens, and code enforcement matters. I have tried approximately 30 cases, including about six jury trials.
I enjoy preparing and trying cases. I keep up with recent developments in real estate law by making sure that I take substantially more than the required continuing education classes, by attending the annual continuing education retreat of the Real Property section of the State Bar Of California, by subscribing to and reading appropriate professional magazines, and by preparing and delivering seminar talks to other attorneys on real estate related topics.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
There is something very fundamental about real property law that appeals to me. Everyone has some relation to real property, whether as an owner, tenant, investor, or commercial user.
What do you like best about your career?
I enjoy helping my clients achieve the best possible results in their litigation or transactional matters. I especially enjoy research and writing, and oral advocacy.
Tell us about your law firm:
Most of my cases are referred to me by other lawyers. I have three "of counsel" attorneys and one contract attorney who work with me on litigation and transactional matters. We have the flexibility to assign between one and three lawyers to any particular case, depending on its size and complexity. My excellent support staff includes a full-time Office Manager/Legal Secretary and a full-time Receptionist, as well as a part-time filing clerk and a part-time billing clerk.
What are your strengths and style?
I have strong analytical skills. I am a thorough researcher and an excellent writer. I am vigorous and a creative oral advocate.
I adhere to the Code of Civility of the Alameda County Bar Association. I use what I call a "two track" approach to litigation. I prepare every case as if it were going to trial (the first track), but am simultaneously attempting to achieve a reasonable and fair settlement (the second track). I am a vigorous advocate, but do my best to maintain a civil and professional relationship with all opposing counsel.
Personal Interests:
I am a baseball fan, an avid reader, especially of history, biographies, poetry and novels.
Fax
(510) 482-6606
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Additional Offices
Concord, CA
2118 Willow Pass Road
Suite 600
Concord, CA 94520
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
I do not have fixed-price services or fees.
Hourly Rates
$295 per hour for myself, the same or less for of counsel attorneys.
Free Initial Consultation?
We do not offer a free initial consultation. Our rate is $295 per hour.
Typical Retainer
The typical retainer depends on type and complexity of the case.
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