California Business Entity Formation, Compliance, and Dissolution Counsel

Choosing the right business structure is foundational to long-term success. Pauline advises clients on the formation and dissolution of business entities, including C and S corporations, limited liability companies, general and limited partnerships, joint ventures, and professional corporations.

She provides practical guidance on the legal, tax, and operational implications of each structure and helps clients select the entity best aligned with their goals and risk profile. Pauline also assists with ongoing compliance matters, including filings with the California Secretary of State, Franchise Tax Board, and profession-specific licensing agencies. When an entity falls out of compliance, Pauline works efficiently to correct deficiencies and restore good standing.

Legal Representation for Buying and Selling Businesses in California

Buying or selling a business is a significant transaction that demands careful planning and precise documentation. Pauline has guided numerous clients through business acquisitions and sales, including complex transactions involving asset purchases, stock sales, or a combination of both.

She negotiates and drafts purchase agreements, disclosures, and related documents to protect her clients’ interests and minimize risk. Thoughtful legal counsel is critical to identifying hidden liabilities, allocating risk, and ensuring the transaction closes smoothly.

Experienced Representation for Commercial and Residential Property Sales

Pauline represents buyers and sellers in a wide range of residential and commercial real estate transactions throughout California. She provides end-to-end representation, including review and negotiation of purchase and sale agreements, disclosures, title reports, easements, and financing documents.

Her practice encompasses acquisitions and dispositions, construction matters, refinancing, mortgages, foreclosures, leasing, zoning issues, and title concerns. Pauline ensures clients are fully informed at each stage of the transaction so they can proceed with confidence.

Experienced Representation for Commercial and Residential Property Sales

For more than 23 years, Pauline has assisted clients with the purchase, sale, and development of commercial and residential real estate. She negotiates contract terms and contingencies designed to protect her clients’ interests and avoid costly surprises.

Pauline’s approach emphasizes clarity, risk management, and informed decision-making. Clients benefit from steady guidance through every critical milestone of the transaction.

Commercial Lease Drafting, Negotiation, and Enforcement

Pauline represents landlords and tenants in the negotiation and drafting of leases, subleases, and assignments across industrial, office, and retail sectors. Her services include preparing letters of intent, negotiating lease terms, advising on tenant improvements and commencement issues, and interpreting lease obligations.

She drafts clear, enforceable agreements that define each party’s rights and responsibilities. When disputes arise, Pauline assists with lease enforcement, negotiated move-outs, or, when necessary, eviction proceedings.

Strategic Guidance for California Landlord-Tenant Law and Evictions

Pauline has over 23 years of experience representing Bay Area landlords and tenants in landlord-tenant matters. This area of law has changed significantly in recent years, with evolving state and local rent control and just-cause eviction requirements.

The applicability of these laws often depends on the property’s location and ownership structure. Strict compliance with notice requirements and procedural rules is essential—errors can result in costly delays or dismissal. Pauline advises clients on their rights and obligations and helps navigate eviction proceedings strategically and efficiently.

Title Review, Easement Analysis, and Risk Mitigation for Property Owners

Careful review of title reports and disclosures is essential to identify defects, easements, and undisclosed obligations that may affect property rights or value. Pauline analyzes these issues and recommends practical steps to resolve or mitigate risks before they become costly problems.

Land Use, Zoning, and Permit Approvals in California

Pauline assists clients with securing required state, county, and local permits for real estate and business projects. When regulatory obstacles arise, she helps pursue variances, conditional use permits, and zoning changes to move projects forward.

Building Code, Regulatory, and Enforcement Compliance Representation

Pauline represents clients facing compliance issues with building departments, code enforcement agencies, and other regulatory bodies. She works to resolve outstanding violations, prevent future enforcement actions, and negotiate reductions in penalties and fees where possible.