Mitzman Myra S - Oakland, CA

Sophisticated Commercial Real Estate Counsel in Oakland

When purchasing commercial property, negotiating long-term retail leases, or restructuring business assets, sophisticated drafting and keen issue spotting are vital to protecting your capital. Operating as MSMLaw, attorney Myra S. Mitzman provides focused transactional representation for commercial property owners, tenants, developers, and entrepreneurs throughout Oakland and the San Francisco Bay Area. Having begun her legal career in the real estate department of prominent New York firm Weil, Gotshal and Manges before establishing her Oakland practice in 1995, Myra combines top-tier commercial expertise with direct, partner-level attention on every matter.

Commercial Leasing and Real Estate Transactions

Real estate contracts dictate the economic viability of your investments for years or decades. Practicing as skilled commercial real estate lawyers, MSMLaw oversees every phase of complex commercial property transactions.

• Commercial Leasing: Drafting and negotiating office, retail, and industrial leases, including complex ground leases, triple-net agreements, work letters, and sublease covenants. Myra serves as an annual update author for Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) on California retail and office leasing titles.
• Purchase and Sale Transactions: Advising buyers and sellers on purchase contracts, escrow instructions, title examination, survey evaluations, and financing documentation.
• Due Diligence and 1031 Exchanges: Performing rigorous title and zoning due diligence while coordinating with qualified intermediaries on tax-deferred section 1031 property exchanges.
• Residential Transactions: Serving as experienced residential real estate lawyers for high-value residential sales, private lending instruments, and tenancy-in-common agreements.

Business Entity Formation and Commercial Contracts

Beyond property transactions, MSMLaw provides essential counsel for privately held enterprises, startups, and closely held corporations. If you need to retain a business lawyer who translates dense statutory provisions into plain English, the firm offers dependable guidance tailored to your specific commercial goals.

• Business Formation: Guiding emerging companies as dedicated business formation lawyers through entity selection, California corporate filings, LLC operating agreements, and shareholder buy-sell arrangements.
• Transactional Contracts: Serving as trusted contract lawyers to draft vendor contracts, consulting agreements, service contracts, and licensing pacts that prevent operational ambiguities.
• Business Purchase and Sale: Structuring asset purchase agreements, equity buyouts, and commercial closing documents for entrepreneurs buying or selling ongoing business entities.

Seasoned Experience and Direct Client Advocacy

At MSMLaw, clients work directly with a veteran attorney rather than inexperienced associates. Former co-chair of the Alameda County Bar Association business law section and longtime articles editor for the California Real Property Journal, Myra S. Mitzman adheres to a simple working philosophy: get it done right the first time. The firm prioritizes cost efficiency, transparent communication, and timely turnaround on all transactional documentation.

Consult with MSMLaw in Oakland, California

Selecting the right commercial real estate or business attorney is critical to the financial health of your enterprise. To discuss your transaction and evaluate whether MSMLaw is the right fit for your matter, contact Myra S. Mitzman at (510) 338-0220 or schedule an introductory 15-minute phone consultation.