Business Law

We prefer to work with people building businesses.

Business Law

• Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Antitrust & Trade Regulation

• Antitrust Law
• Deceptive Trade Practices
• False Advertising
• International Antitrust
• Mergers, Acquisitions, & Divestitures
• RICO Act
• Unfair Competition

Banking & Finance

• Commercial Banks & Loans
• Commercial Leasing
• Credit Unions
• International Banking
• Mortgages & Foreclosures
• Savings & Thrifts
• State & Municipal Bonds & Financing
• Venture Capital

Bankruptcy - Commercial

• Reorganizations & Restructuring
• Workouts

Business Formation & Dissolution

• Business Successions
• Buying & Selling
• Closely Held Businesses
• Corporations
• Directors' & Officers' Liability
• Franchising
• Joint Ventures
• Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
• Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures
• Nonprofits & Tax-Exempt Corporations
• Partnerships
• Professional Corporations
• Public Offerings
• Shareholders' Rights
• Trade Associations

Commercial Law

• Breach of Contract
• Contract Disputes
• Contract Drafting & Review
• Employment Contracts
• Franchises
• International Transactions
• Non-Compete Contracts
• Secured Transactions
• Uniform Commercial Code
• Warranties

Entertainment Law

• Art
• Communication & Media
• Internet
• Music
• Sports
• Tourism, Travel, & Leisure

Internet (Cyberspace)

• Computer Law
• Digital Signatures
• Domain Names
• Electronic Commerce
• Identity Theft
• Spam

International Law

• Business & Trade
• Foreign Investment
• Imports & Exports
• International Arbitration
• International Banking
• International Transactions
• Trade Regulation

CA, Dec 1983
Bar Number: 111812

Federal District Court, Northern District of California in 1983; admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit in 1986.

State Bar of California

I complete all of my required hours; however, if you are relying on continuing education classes to stay abreast of what you do, you are already way behind.

I am the author of "Rejection of Executory Contracts in the Context of Software License Agreements: The Problems and Some Suggested Solutions," Vol. 10, No. 1, The Business Law News (1987) and "The Injunction Bond in High Technology Litigation: The Need for Reform," Santa Clara Computer and High Technology Law Journal 19 (1988).

1. Helped sell Australian Knowledge management company to Sun Microsystems for $9 million.

2. Obtained complete dismissal of $3 million breach of contract case.

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California

I founded The Corporate Law Group in August 1991. I have practiced for over 20 years, have experience in litigation as well as corporate law, and understand the process and business purpose of litigation.

TCLG is a business law boutique of 3 lawyers that prides itself on excellent service and results work. Services include general corporate law, securities, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, international law, intellectual property licensing and transfer, and related litigation.

TCLG tries to partner with its clients. Our most important goal is our client's growth. If our clients grow, that's great for us too!!

I started this firm 15 years ago. Before that, I worked for Brobeck, Phleger and Harrison.

I am a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award for Conflicts of Law. I was also a member of the Editorial Board for The Business Law News from 1987-1990.

Roberto Galvez

(650) 227-8001

Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m..

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The foreign languages spoken in our firm include Spanish, Italian and Farsi.

$1,500 for corporation formation.

Although we're not the least expensive law firm in town, we do try to keep our bills reasonable in light of the work we are doing.

Rates range from $415 to $165.

Yes.

TCLG is leanly staffed and tries not to nickel-and-dime clients for things like telephone calls, facsimiles and photocopying.

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