Overview
Paul is co-chair of the firm's San Francisco San Francisco Real Estate Development and Renewable Energy Team.
He has a broad, diverse, 40-year background in real estate transactions and development law. His focus extends to real property acquisitions and dispositions (land, commercial, retail, and multi-family), common interest developments and condominiums, commercial finance, joint ventures, and real estate regulatory law. Paul's clients are developers of residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties, equity funds, pension funds, investment advisors, entrepreneurs, and other investors in office, retail, industrial, and multi-family properties.
He is well known for representing clients in the planning and development of master-planned communities and common interest developments. He regularly advises clients on related regulatory issues, including California Bureau of Real Estate (formerly DRE) processing. Paul is also a regular speaker on various aspects of real estate law at both State Bar and industry events.
Experience
Insights
Speaking Engagements
Publications
Awards & Affiliations
Honors & Recognitions
Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2021, 2023-2025
Northern California Super Lawyers, 2005-2006, 2023
Professional Affiliations
Building Industry Association of the Bay Area, DRE Committee, Vice-Chair
California State Bar, Real Property Section, Former Member and Advisor of the Executive Committee
Bar & Court Admissions
- State Bar of California
Education
J.D., Santa Clara Law School, 1980
B.S., University of Santa Clara, 1977