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Lawrence Papale
Law Offices of Lawrence G. Papale
1308 Main St.
Suite 117
St. Helena, CA 94574
Phone: (707) 963-1704 | Fax: (707) 963-0706
Legal Topic
Real Estate
Preferred New Clients
Clients involved in easement and property line disputes.
Sub-Categories
Commercial Real Estate
- Broker & Transaction Litigation
- Buying & Selling
- Renting & Leasing
- Title Litigation
- Broker & Transaction Litigation
- Buying & Selling
- Renting & Leasing
- Title Litigation
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1975
Bar Number: 67068
Other Court Admissions
California Supreme Court; Various Federal District Courts
Association Memberships
California State Bar, Napa County Bar Association, Solano County Bar Association
Continuing Education
I have kept up with all State Bar continuing education requirements since admission to the Bar in 1975. Continuing education has focused on practice areas including trial and appellate work and real property planning, practice and litigation.
Papers and Publications
Staff Member, University of San Francisco Law Review, 1973-1975
Example Cases
Scruby vs. Vintage Grapevine, Inc., California Court of Appeal, 37 Cal.App.4th 697 (1995):
This California Court of Appeal decision confirmed the principle that an owner of land still has the right to use his property as he sees fit as long as that use does not interfere with the rights of the easement.
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
University of San Francisco
City:
San Francisco
State:
CA
Year:
1975
Honors:
Academic Award: First in Torts
Focus and Accomplishments:
Member of the Law Review; Chairman of the Moot Court Board
Degree:
B.A.
School:
Stanford University
City:
Palo Alto
State:
CA
Year:
1972
Honors:
Graduated with Honors
Focus and Accomplishments:
English Literature
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
I established my practice in St. Helena in 1991 after practicing law in San Francisco for fifteen years. My goal is to provide superior legal services helpful to the people who live and work in the Napa Valley.
Previous Employment Summary
Associated with the Law Offices of Joseph L. Alioto;
Partner in Cannata & Papale
Activities and Awards
My activities include real estate development and real estate investment.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I think education is a very good idea. It is far easier and more efficient to develop a good case if the client is well informed about the matter.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Yes, I am happy to review and edit clients' documents.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Certainly this will depend upon the individual.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I have always taken an interest in reasoning, logic and debate. I became intrigued with the law early in life and worked in law offices during my high school and college years.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I had the opportunity to clerk for and then practice law with Joseph L. Alioto, the former Mayor of San Francisco and one of the premier antitrust litigators in the country. I participated in many major national trials and many large, multilevel settlements.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Real estate is one area in which I can best serve local clients. I own investment property and vineyard land in the Napa Valley and understand both the business and legal aspects of property ownership and development.
What do you like best about your career?
I enjoy meeting people and learning about new businesses and industries.
Tell us about your law firm:
After spending years in San Francisco in a large plaintiffs' antitrust firm and then in a partnership focused on business litigation, I moved my family to St. Helena. I am now a sole practitioner, which allows me direct contact with my clients. My practice style is well suited for a small community.
What are your strengths and style?
My strength is the effort I make in every case to see all sides of a conflict and then apply good judgment and patience to achieve a resolution. My expertise is founded upon a diverse background in the law which has provided me with perspective and a broad knowledge base.
I have an informal working style in which I deal directly with my clients, listening carefully to their concerns and objectives.
Personal Interests:
President, Board of Directors, Lincoln Theater;
Serve on boards of several local businesses and charities;
Active in community causes, an avid traveler and a commercial winemaker (www.orsipapale.com)
Office Manager/Assistant
None
Fax
(707) 963-0706
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
None
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
None
Hourly Rates
$300
Free Initial Consultation?
Generally free of charge.
Typical Retainer
Depends upon the case.
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