London & Naor P.C. - Oakland, CA

Sophisticated Boutique Advocacy for Complex Legal Challenges

London and Naor P.C. is a premier women-owned litigation boutique located at 1999 Harrison Street in Oakland, California. Co-founded by former federal prosecutor Ellen London and veteran litigator Rachel Naor, the firm was built on the premise that a lean, dedicated team of exceptional lawyers can achieve superior courtroom results without the excessive overhead of mega-firms. Drawing on decades of combined experience in top national law firms and the United States Department of Justice, London and Naor provides strategic counsel to individuals, technology companies, major academic institutions, and businesses across California and nationwide. When corporate leaders or private individuals need to find an attorney for high-stakes disputes or government inquiries, the firm provides empathetic, battle-tested representation.

High-Stakes Commercial Litigation and Contract Disputes

The firm acts as formidable trial advocates in complex disputes spanning state and federal courts as well as arbitrations. As skilled business litigation lawyers, contract lawyers, and business and real estate lawyers, the attorneys represent both plaintiffs and defendants in bet-the-company matters. Their commercial litigation practice encompasses:

• Breach of Contract and Business Torts: Litigating multifaceted contractual disagreements, fraud allegations, fiduciary duty breaches, tortious interference, and unfair business practices.
• High-Value Judgment Enforcement: Developing assertive post-judgment asset discovery and recovery strategies across national and international jurisdictions.
• Insurance and Commercial Disputes: Resolving coverage battles, indemnification disputes, and commercial liability matters on behalf of institutional and corporate clients.
• Appellate Advocacy: Briefing and arguing decisive appeals before the California Courts of Appeal and the United States Courts of Appeals for the Ninth and Second Circuits.

White-Collar Defense and Government Investigations

Drawing on shareholder Ellen London's distinguished tenure as an Assistant United States Attorney in Manhattan and San Francisco, the firm offers rare insight into prosecutorial strategy. Functioning as sophisticated criminal defense lawyers and civil enforcement counsel, the team represents clients responding to subpoenas, grand jury investigations, and regulatory enforcement actions. The firm has deep experience defending against allegations under the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, FIRREA, consumer protection laws, and financial fraud statutes, frequently resolving matters before formal charges are filed.

Internal and Workplace Misconduct Investigations

When organizations face internal crises, London and Naor conducts prompt, thorough, and objective investigations. Working at the intersection of regulatory compliance with employment and labor lawyers, workplace discrimination lawyers, and harassment lawyers, the firm investigates sensitive allegations involving financial irregularities, whistleblower reports, executive misconduct, sexual harassment, and hostile workplace claims. Their findings provide boards, universities, and corporate executives with the definitive factual foundation needed to make critical legal and governance decisions.

Chambers-Recognized Legal Excellence

Ranked in the Chambers USA Regional Spotlight for dispute resolution and recognized with prestigious honors including the Department of Justice Director's Award for Superior Performance, London and Naor P.C. is celebrated for courtroom prowess and legal craftsmanship. Clients looking to hire a business litigation lawyer in the Bay Area receive tireless advocacy, clear communication, and tailored trial strategies designed to win.