Graves & Allen Law Offices - Oakland, CA
Graves and Allen Law Offices brings over five decades of trusted legal counsel to Oakland and the San Francisco Bay Area, delivering sophisticated solutions in commercial and residential real estate, business transactions, loan structuring, and civil litigation.
Trusted Business and Real Estate Legal Representation in Oakland
Established in 1973, Graves and Allen Law Offices provides comprehensive legal counsel for commercial enterprises, property owners, financial institutions, developers, and entrepreneurs throughout Northern California. Situated in downtown Oakland at 1300 Clay Street, the firm combines deep institutional knowledge with individualized attention to resolve intricate business challenges. Under the leadership of principal attorney Jeffrey Michael Allen, who brings over fifty years of legal practice, the firm has earned an enduring reputation for excellence and ethical integrity.
Whether closing high-value property acquisitions or guiding corporate clients through complex disputes, property owners and business leaders regularly seek out skilled business and real estate lawyers who understand local Northern California markets and regulatory standards. Graves and Allen assists clients in structuring stable agreements that mitigate risk and foster long-term commercial success.
Commercial and Residential Real Estate Services
Real estate matters demand precise attention to legal documentation, title verification, and zoning compliance. Graves and Allen represents buyers, sellers, institutional lenders, private borrowers, landlords, tenants, hotel operators, and real estate brokers across a complete spectrum of real property matters:
- Commercial Property Transactions: Structuring, drafting, and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, development contracts, and construction documentation.
- Residential Real Estate Matters: Providing guidance for high-value residential property purchases, title transfers, easements, boundary agreements, and disclosure compliance.
- Real Estate Financing and Loan Documentation: Drafting and reviewing loan agreements, security instruments, deeds of trust, refinancing terms, and workout arrangements for borrowers and lending institutions.
- Receiverships and Judicial Referee Matters: Acting as court-appointed receiver and referee to manage, preserve, or liquidate contested real estate assets under judicial supervision.
Business Formation, Contracts, and Corporate Counseling
Entrepreneurs launching new ventures or established companies restructuring their operations need seasoned contract lawyers and counsel for business formation. The firm assists clients with entity selection, including limited liability companies, corporations, and partnerships, drafting customized operating agreements, bylaws, shareholder covenants, and partnership agreements. Furthermore, Graves and Allen advises on vendor contracts, employment agreements, licensing arrangements, and equipment leases to shield businesses from unforeseen liabilities.
Civil Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
When business conflicts cannot be resolved through informal negotiations, clients require assertive business litigation lawyers who can effectively protect their interests in state and federal courts. The firm handles contract disputes, partnership dissolutions, title conflicts, lease enforcement actions, and commercial debt recovery. Additionally, firm principal Jeffrey Allen is widely recognized as a judicial arbitrator and mediator, offering alternative dispute resolution services that allow parties to resolve complicated disputes efficiently, discretely, and cost-effectively outside of trial.
Respected Leadership in the California Legal Community
Firm principal Jeffrey Allen has maintained an AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell for more than thirty consecutive years and has been regularly selected to the Northern California Super Lawyers list. An accomplished legal author and former editor-in-chief of American Bar Association publications, Mr. Allen also lectures nationwide on legal technology, property law, and litigation practice, bringing premier legal insight directly to every client matter.
Consult an Experienced Oakland Business and Real Estate Lawyer
Whether you need to find a real estate attorney for a pending commercial transaction, require guidance with business contracts, or wish to hire a business lawyer for court representation, Graves and Allen Law Offices delivers dependable advocacy. Contact the Oakland office today to discuss your legal goals and protect your business assets.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the lively Downtown Oakland neighborhood, right in the center of the Oakland City Center business district.
Building Location
This is a Class-A commercial office building located directly across the street from the Oakland Federal Building. Famous dining options like Golden Lotus Vegetarian and Bagel Street Cafe are situated just steps away.
Parking Details
Convenient public parking is available at the underground City Center Parking Garage and the Trans Pacific Centre Garage. Additional public underground parking is located nearby.
Public Transit
Served by Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District Route 14 (Downtown Oakland / Fruitvale); nearest stop is at 14th Street & Clay Street.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main entrance of the building on Clay Street and take the elevator to the 6th floor. The law office is located in Suite 600.