Fennemore - Oakland, CA
Fennemore is an elite full-service business, litigation, and real estate law firm located in downtown Oakland, California. Tracing its roots back to 1885 and bolstered by its merger with the historic Oakland firm Wendel Rosen, Fennemore provides comprehensive counsel to corporations, property developers, investors, and family enterprises across the Western United States.
Sophisticated Legal Counsel for Business and Real Estate in Northern California
In an increasingly fast-paced and heavily regulated commercial environment, businesses and property owners require versatile, forward-thinking legal counsel. Operating from the 24th floor of 1111 Broadway in Oakland, Fennemore combines over a century of local Bay Area heritage with the vast reach of an AmLaw 200 firm. As trusted business and real estate lawyers, the firm partners with emerging tech startups, established national corporations, public sector agencies, and generational landholders. When substantial commercial interests, contracts, or properties are at stake, having the ability to find an attorney with both regional court insight and national resources ensures your business objectives are protected.
Commercial Real Estate, Land Use, and Construction Law
Real estate transactions and development projects in California face demanding environmental mandates and regulatory scrutiny. Fennemore features one of the most prominent real estate practice groups in Northern California, acting as seasoned commercial real estate lawyers. The firm guides developers, lenders, landlords, and corporate tenants through every phase of property ownership and development, including:
- Commercial acquisitions, sales, joint ventures, and tax-deferred exchanges.
- Land use planning, zoning compliance, environmental impact reviews, and CEQA defense.
- Drafting and negotiating retail, industrial, office, and mixed-use commercial leases.
- Construction contracts, bidding disputes, mechanic lien actions, and defect claims.
- Real estate financing, loan restructuring, workouts, and commercial foreclosures.
Corporate Law, Business Formation, and Commercial Litigation
The firm advises commercial clients throughout the business lifecycle, providing strategic assistance as business formation lawyers and contract lawyers. From entity structuring and seed financing to mergers, acquisitions, and executive employment agreements, the attorneys safeguard corporate governance. When high-stakes conflicts arise, commercial clients who need an attorney urgently turn to the firm as forceful business litigation lawyers. Key areas of advocacy include:
- High-stakes corporate litigation, partnership breakups, and shareholder disputes.
- Commercial contract enforcement, trade secret litigation, and intellectual property defense.
- Counseling corporate employers as employment and labor lawyers on workplace policies, wage compliance, and dispute prevention.
- Chapter 11 reorganizations, creditor representation, and insolvency solutions.
- Comprehensive wealth preservation and succession planning delivered by estate planning lawyers.
Nationally Ranked Legal Excellence with Deep East Bay Heritage
With top-tier metropolitan rankings from Best Law Firms, nationwide accolades from Chambers USA, and numerous attorneys celebrated by Super Lawyers, Fennemore delivers an unmatched caliber of legal representation. The firm balances high-stakes trial aggression with pragmatic commercial strategy, ensuring business executives receive tailored solutions to complex legal challenges. Commercial entities and property owners seeking to hire an attorney or consult a lawyer can reach the Oakland office to schedule an executive consultation and discover the advantages of partnering with one of the most progressive and respected law firms in the Western United States.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of Downtown Oakland, within the modern Oakland City Center district.
Building Location
This premier 24-story Class-A high-rise tower, known as 1111 Broadway, is located near Highwire Coffee Roasters and Bagel Street Cafe.
Parking Details
Excellent subterranean public parking is available on-site in the City Center Parking Garage beneath the complex.
Public Transit
Served by AC Transit Route 19 (Downtown Oakland to Fruitvale BART); nearest stop is at 11th Street & Clay Street.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the polished grand lobby of the building, pass security, and take the high-speed passenger elevators up to the 24th floor to locate Suite 2400.