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Daniel Laurence Casas
Casas Riley & Simonian, LLP
1 1st St.
Suite 2
Los Altos, CA 94022
Phone: (650) 948-7200 | Fax: (650) 948-7220
http://www.legalteam.com
Legal Topic
Real Estate
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to work with individuals and companies involved in real estate matters.
Sub-Categories
Commercial Real Estate
- Broker & Transaction Litigation
- Buying & Selling
- Construction Contracts
- Construction Defects
- Construction Financing
- Conveyancing
- Homeowners' Associations
- Insurance
- Land Contracts
- Land Use & Zoning
- Mechanics' Liens
- Mold Claims
- Mortgages
- Property Taxes
- Real Estate Loans
- Renting & Leasing
- Title Insurance
- Title Litigation
- Broker & Transaction Litigation
- Building Codes
- Buying & Selling
- Construction Contracts
- Construction Defects
- Construction Financing
- Conveyancing
- Homeowners' Associations
- Insurance
- Land Contracts
- Land Use & Zoning
- Mechanics' Liens
- Mold Claims
- Mortgages
- Property Taxes
- Real Estate Loans
- Renting & Leasing
- Title Insurance
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1984
Bar Number: 116528
Other Court Admissions
State of California; Northern District of California (Fed); 9th Circuit Court of Appeals (Fed); Federal Tax Court
Association Memberships
Santa Clara County Bar Association; California State Bar Association
Continuing Education
I have attended various real estate courses over the past 20 years.
Papers and Publications
The Business Insider (Santa Clara County)
Authored Real Estate Articles
Textbook Editor: REAL ESTATE INVESTING by Deborah Ford
Example Cases
I represented an Art Studio in San Francisco in trial against commercial tenant. I represented a developer of residential real property in Los Altos, California.
Education
Degree:
B.S.
School:
Fresno State University
City:
Fresno
State:
CA
Year:
1981
Honors:
Cum Laude
Focus and Accomplishments:
Accounting
Degree:
J.D.
School:
Santa Clara School of Law
City:
Santa Clara
State:
CA
Year:
1984
Honors:
Academic Scholarships
Focus and Accomplishments:
Focused on real estate and taxation; Moot Court
Number of Attorneys
5
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
Casas Riley & Simonian, LLP began in 1978 in Los Altos. Our firm represents clients in two major areas: business (corporate) work and real estate transactions and litigation. Our attorneys are graduates of Santa Clara University School of Law as were the founders of our firm. We enjoy assisting clients with their business and litigation needs.
Previous Employment Summary
Tax Specialist (real estate)
PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS
San Jose, California
1984-86
Activities and Awards
Faculty Member:
DEANZA COLLEGE
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino, California 95014
1986 to present: Various real estate courses
Speaker:
DRE Cont. Education
Santa Clara County Bar Association
Local Realtors' Association
Judge Pro Tem:
Santa Clara County Superior Court
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I appreciate client involvement in their legal matters, including education and participation in the process.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I have done so for many years, and frankly I have found that it normally takes more time to review client-prepared documents than to prepare them from scratch.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
This usually involves a small claims matter.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
Initially, it was to further my education and to compliment a degree in Accounting. For the past 22 years I have found that my education continues (each day) and that I enjoy helping people with legal issues.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Next to actually practicing law and trying cases before juries, teaching courses at De Anza College for more than 20 years has been the most significant educational source for my development as a lawyer.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Growing up in an agricultural community, I learned the value of real estate, its development and uses. This knowledge spurred my interest in this area of law practice.
What do you like best about your career?
The variation and complexity of real estate legal issues is what I enjoy most about the practice.
Tell us about your law firm:
Our firm began in 1978, focusing on real estate, business, and civil litigation. Our goal is to serve our clients with our team of business and litigation lawyers.
What are your strengths and style?
My strength and expertise is perseverance.
I am solution oriented. I am driven to come up with solutions to legal problems.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy family, sports, books, and art.
Office Manager/Assistant
Mandi Harlow
Fax
(650) 948-7220
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
None
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Depending on the assignment, different fixed prices apply.
Hourly Rates
$245 - $365 per hour.
Free Initial Consultation?
Billed at our hourly rates
Typical Retainer
$1,000 - $10,000
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