Goldfarb & Lipman LLP - Oakland, CA

Decades of Leadership in California Housing and Community Development

Fostering vibrant communities requires deep mastery of California real estate, finance, and municipal regulations. Founded in 1971 in Oakland, Goldfarb & Lipman LLP has served for more than fifty years as a trusted legal partner for public agencies, nonprofit builders, and private development sponsors. Certified as a women-owned business enterprise by WBENC, the firm brings together attorneys with past experience as city attorneys, urban planners, housing authority counsel, and tax professionals. If you need an attorney to structure complex property transactions or ensure regulatory compliance, Goldfarb & Lipman LLP provides proven institutional knowledge.

Commercial Real Estate, Land Use, and Environmental Permitting

California property development involves rigorous regulatory standards and intricate multi-party agreements. Operating as trusted commercial real estate lawyers and residential real estate lawyers, the firm guides clients through every phase. Practice areas include property acquisitions, disposition and development agreements, long-term ground leases, construction contracts, and condominium subdivisions. The firm also guides projects through the California Environmental Quality Act, density bonus laws, and the Housing Accountability Act.

Affordable Housing Finance, Tax Credits, and Syndication

Financing community development requires creative capital structuring. Working as skilled tax lawyers and public finance practitioners, Goldfarb & Lipman LLP assists developers and public entities in assembling layered funding packages. The practice handles low-income housing tax credits, New Markets Tax Credits, historic rehabilitation credits, tax-exempt municipal bonds, and federal HUD programs. The firm also assists qualifying organizations in securing valuable local property tax exemptions.

Nonprofit Entity Formation, Governance, and Public Agency Law

Successful community initiatives rely on sound organizational foundations. As trusted business formation lawyers and contract lawyers, the firm helps clients establish and maintain nonprofit corporations, limited partnerships, and joint ventures. Goldfarb & Lipman LLP routinely advises public entities, cities, and housing authorities on open meeting rules under the Brown Act, public records disclosures, and public contracting requirements.

Public Sector Civil Litigation and Employment Counseling

When legal disputes arise, the firm provides steadfast representation as business litigation lawyers and employment and labor lawyers. Practitioners handle writ challenges to municipal actions, eminent domain proceedings, inverse condemnation claims, and contractual conflicts in state and federal courts. Concurrently, the firm counsels employers regarding wage and hour regulations, personnel policies, and workplace discrimination defense.

Recognized Excellence and Distinctive Strengths

• Over Fifty Years of Dedicated Service: Founded in 1971, shaping landmark housing policies and community investments across California.
• Certified Women-Owned Enterprise: Certified by WBENC, with women holding a majority of partner positions and fostering an inclusive workplace.
• Industry-Recognized Practitioners: Attorneys honored by Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, and national legal associations for leadership.
• Statewide California Presence: Headquartered in Oakland with offices in Los Angeles and San Diego to serve clients statewide.

Connect with Established California Real Estate Counsel

When public agencies, nonprofit leaders, and private developers need to find a lawyer who understands California housing finance and municipal governance, Goldfarb & Lipman LLP offers unmatched depth. Located at 1300 Clay Street in Oakland City Center Plaza, the firm is prepared to guide your next project. Contact Goldfarb & Lipman LLP today to consult an attorney regarding your real estate or community development initiatives.