| DiNapoli & Sibley is a law firm representing a diverse group of clients throughout Silicon Valley, San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey Peninsula, and San Joaquin Valley. The firm's attorneys are aggressive, result-oriented litigators skilled in trial and appellate advocacy in state and federal courts. The firm also represents clients in numerous administrative proceedings. However, they also understand the importance of cost-effective, practical, and speedy resolutions to civil disputes. Toward that end, the firm offers proven strategies for avoiding protracted litigation based on expertise in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. The firm's practice is concentrated in the following areas: BANKRUPTCY Advising and representing creditors, creditors' committees, and selected debtors in all bankruptcy chapter proceedings. BUSINESS Formation of entities, complex collection matters, claims for breach of contract and economic torts, and disputes arising out of purchase and sale agreements, negotiable instruments, and general corporate and partnership matters. COMMERCIAL LEASE DISPUTES Construction of tenant improvements, nonpayment of rent, constructive eviction, forcible entry, and unlawful detainer. COMMERCIAL LENDING "Bad faith" settlement or loan workout negotiations, foreclosures, breach of "joint venture" agreements, violations of the Sherman and Cartwright Acts, and the breach of other statutory, contractual, or fiduciary duties to customers. COMMERCIAL LOAN WORKOUTS Commercial loan workouts, rental sequestration and cash collateral agreements, receiverships, judicial and nonjudicial foreclosures and related bankruptcy proceedings. EMPLOYMENT Wrongful termination of employment, sexual harassment, and discrimination based on gender, race, disability, and sexual orientation. LAND USE AND ZONING General plans, zoning, permits, and issues arising under state and municipal codes, including the Subdivision Map Act and the California Environmental Quality Act. TAXATION Representing individuals, corporations and businesses before the United States Tax and District Courts and advising these clients on numerous federal and state tax issues. TITLE INSURANCE AND ESCROW Title insurance coverage and claims, "bad faith," breach of escrow instructions, and actions relating to title to real property, encroachments, easements, mechanic's liens, and forged or fraudulent deeds. FEES Fees charged by the firm's attorneys and paralegals are reasonable and controlled by case budgeting and efficient staffing. The firm also entertains alternative compensation arrangements such as flat rates, "caps" on the total amount of fees charged and, in certain cases, contingent fees. THE FIRM'S CLIENTS During the past ten years, the firm's principals have represented Fortune 500 corporations, mid-size and small businesses, and individuals, lending institutions, title insurance companies, escrow companies, real estate brokers, waste management companies, postsecondary vocational schools, homeowners associations, real property investment and management companies, and non-profit organizations. |
