Olson Remcho, LLP - Oakland, CA

Premier Government, Political, and Business Litigation Lawyers in Oakland, California

Established in January 2020 through the merger of two of California's most respected political and government law firms-Olson, Hagel and Fishburn and Remcho, Johansen and Purcell-Olson Remcho, LLP stands as a preeminent legal force on the West Coast. Operating from its Bay Area office at 1901 Harrison Street in downtown Oakland, alongside strategic locations in Sacramento and Long Beach, the firm provides high-level legal representation to clients navigating the intersection of law, business, and public policy. Whether you are a corporate entity, a nonprofit organization, a labor union, or a public agency looking to find a lawyer with deep institutional knowledge of California's regulatory landscape, Olson Remcho delivers unmatched legal counsel.

Comprehensive Legal Practice Areas and Representation

The legal team at Olson Remcho handles high-stakes matters before state and federal courts, administrative bodies, and regulatory agencies. When organizations need to hire an attorney for complex statutory interpretation, constitutional challenges, or business litigation, the firm offers a multidisciplinary approach across several core areas:

• Business and Civil Litigation and Appeals: The firm's business litigation lawyers represent clients in state and federal trial and appellate courts, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the California Supreme Court. They handle writ of mandate proceedings, injunctive and declaratory relief actions, constitutional disputes, and complex statutory challenges.
• Business Formation and Nonprofit Organizations: Attorneys assist mission-driven entities, trade associations, and charitable foundations with business formation, corporate governance, fiduciary duties, and tax-exempt compliance under state and federal laws.
• Contract Drafting and Regulatory Compliance: Experienced contract lawyers draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements for public-private partnerships, joint powers authorities, vendors, and organizational stakeholders while ensuring strict adherence to public contracting and ethics rules.
• Tax Law and Public Finance Disputes: The firm advises nonprofit entities on tax compliance and represents public agencies and counties in high-stakes tax disputes, property tax assessments, and public finance litigation.
• Internal Investigations and Administrative Enforcement: When organizations urgently need a lawyer to conduct sensitive internal investigations or defend against enforcement actions by state commissions and regulatory agencies, the firm provides thorough, confidential, and strategic representation.
• Election Law, Campaign Finance, and Redistricting: As California's leading political law practice, the team counsels ballot measure committees, candidates, lobbyists, and corporate political action committees on campaign finance reporting, voting rights, initiatives, referenda, and legislative drafting.
• Public Retirement Systems and Fiduciary Law: The firm serves as general and fiduciary counsel to state and local public retirement systems, providing ongoing education, governance advice, and administrative representation.

Distinguished Legal Team and Courtroom Excellence

Olson Remcho's Oakland and statewide roster features seasoned litigators, appellate specialists, and former government counsel, including Senior Counsel Robin B. Johansen-a member of the California Academy of Appellate Lawyers and a recognized Northern California Super Lawyers honoree-and Senior Counsel Lance H. Olson, alongside partners Kristen Mah Rogers, Thomas A. Willis, and Andrew Harris Werbrock. The firm's attorneys have a storied history of representing the Governor of California, the California Legislature, Alameda County and numerous municipal governments, major labor unions, educational institutions, and prominent businesses.

Why Retain Olson Remcho, LLP in Alameda County

Navigating administrative regulations, government tort claims, or multi-party civil litigation in Alameda County and across California requires legal counsel with proven authority and credibility. When you book a lawyer at Olson Remcho, LLP, your organization gains a dedicated legal partner capable of managing both proactive compliance and aggressive courtroom advocacy. From drafting legislation and organizational contracts to litigating precedent-setting appeals, Olson Remcho provides the strategic clarity required to succeed in California's complex legal environment.