Practice Areas

Lawyers in Santa Cruz, California

Employment • Real Estate • Business • Estate Planning

Our Santa Cruz general practice law firm has the experience and knowledge needed to address multiple legal issues involved in a single case. Rather than refer clients out to other attorneys or law firms when associated legal issues arise in a given case, we have the resources needed to handle overlapping legal issues in a variety of areas.

While our firm concentrates on municipal legal representation, we maintain an equally vigorous general civil law practice including such practice areas as real estate, business formation, and estate planning.

Notary Public Services Available

To schedule a consultation with an experienced Santa Cruz attorney, contact Atchison, Barisone, Condotti & Kovacevich today.

Municipal Law: Our attorneys represent the cities of Santa Cruz and Capitola as well as a number of other public entities in all of their lawsuits brought by public entities or private parties. We give advice, draft documents, attend meetings, and represent them in litigation cases both as plaintiffs and defendants. We are engaged in code enforcement, employment, recreation, planning, land use, environmental issues and cases involving injuries occurring on city property or involving city employees.

Employment Law: Many employers in today's labor market want to be proactive, to prepare for a possible employee claim of discrimination, harassment, or retaliatory discharge. Experienced California employment law attorneys at our firm assist with the development of sound employee manuals and workplace policies.

Employment Contracts: Our attorneys represent both employers and employees, public and private sector, in matters related to employment contracts. We review, draft, and represent clients in regard to non-compete contracts, confidentiality agreements, disclosure / nondisclosure of information, and policies and procedures contained in employment contracts.

Litigation and Appeals: We handle litigation and appeals on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants including municipalities, business owners, employers, corporations, and individuals.

Business Organizations: Entrepreneurs and business owners in the Santa Cruz area often seek our counsel for purposes such as business entity selection, business formation, and establishment of bylaws and other business operation mechanisms, contracts, and insurance coverage. We also cover their litigation needs.

Trusts and Estates: Our experienced, personable, and knowledgeable estate planning lawyers are well qualified to help with a variety of needs associated with estates and trusts.  We work closely with clients interested in establishing a special needs, revocable / irrevocable, testamentary, or other kind of trust. We explain how trusteeship is assigned and discuss steps that can be taken to protect your trust against financial mismanagement.

Real Estate: We review, draft and negotiate real estate agreements involving issues such as zoning and land use, disclosure of defects, and environmental issues, as well as handling buy-sell agreements, boundary disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Landlord / Tenant Issues: We represent both landlords and tenants in disputes involving evictions, payment of rent, security deposits, and other matters.

Notary Services: Our on-site notaries are ready to assist clients in all their notary needs.  This service facilitates more efficient processing of real estate closings, deeds, lien releases, and commercial documents.

Contact Atchison, Barisone, Condotti & Kovacevich by phone or email to schedule an initial consultation regarding your business law, estate planning, or real estate concern.