Clifford and Brown - Bakersfield, CA

Over Fifty Years of Distinguished Legal Service in the San Joaquin Valley

For more than half a century, Clifford & Brown has stood as one of the most respected and established full-service law firms in Bakersfield, California. Founded in 1966, the firm represents individuals, families, agricultural enterprises, and major corporations throughout the San Joaquin Valley. They combine the sophisticated resources and deep legal expertise of a large metropolitan firm with a highly personal, client-focused approach that emphasizes long-term professional relationships and cost-effective legal solutions.

Whether you need to hire an attorney to structure a multi-million dollar corporate merger or find a lawyer to represent your interests in a complex commercial land dispute, Clifford & Brown delivers exceptional trial advocacy and transactional counsel. With twelve partners boasting over twenty years of legal experience, the firm utilizes its immense depth of knowledge to protect clients' commercial, agricultural, and personal assets at state and federal levels.

Strategic Business Formation, Transactions, and Agricultural Law

The Central Valley is the heart of California's agricultural economy, and Clifford & Brown is uniquely positioned to assist farming enterprises and commercial businesses with their legal requirements. The firm's business formation lawyers assist startups and established enterprises with entity selection, corporate governance, partner agreements, and mergers and acquisitions. They provide comprehensive counsel in agricultural law, helping growers, packing houses, and distributors navigate complex water rights, environmental compliance, labor regulations, and land use challenges.

Elite Business Litigation and Contract Dispute Resolution

When business conflicts arise, having an aggressive and experienced litigator in your corner is essential to protecting your commercial interests. The firm's business litigation team represents clients in state and federal courts in disputes involving breach of contract, partnership dissolutions, intellectual property infringement, and professional liability. Their contract lawyers focus on drafting clear, airtight commercial agreements that prevent future litigation, but when courtroom battles are unavoidable, their seasoned trial lawyers offer powerful, results-driven representation.

Sophisticated Commercial and Residential Real Estate Counsel

Real estate transactions in California are heavily regulated, demanding precise legal guidance. The firm's real estate attorneys represent buyers, sellers, developers, and commercial landlords in transactions, leasing, zoning, and eminent domain proceedings. They provide expert guidance on both residential real estate and commercial real estate matters, ensuring that property acquisitions, development permits, and easement agreements are handled smoothly while resolving any boundary or title disputes through swift legal action.

Meticulous Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, and Probate

Protecting your family's wealth and preparing for the orderly transition of assets requires experienced guidance. The firm's wills, estate planning and probate lawyers draft highly customized revocable living trusts, advance healthcare directives, and powers of attorney designed to minimize tax liabilities and avoid probate. For high-net-worth business owners, they offer sophisticated business succession planning, ensuring your company transfers smoothly to the next generation. Additionally, they provide compassionate, efficient probate administration and estate litigation services when trustee disputes occur.