Geary, Shea, O'Donnell, Grattan & Mitchell, P.C. - Santa Rosa, CA

Over a Century of Premier Legal Excellence in Northern California

With roots tracing back to 1914, Geary, Shea, O'Donnell, Grattan and Mitchell, P.C. stands as one of Northern California's most enduring and respected legal institutions. Located in downtown Santa Rosa, the firm has built an exceptional legacy founded on integrity, thorough preparation, and courtroom skill. When local business owners and families seek to hire an attorney with deep local roots and trial experience, they turn to Geary Shea. For decades, the firm has guided generations of Sonoma County clients through complex legal challenges, achieving notable victories in state and federal courts throughout Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Mendocino, and Lake counties.

Core Areas of Practice and Legal Solutions

Geary, Shea, O'Donnell, Grattan and Mitchell, P.C. provides a wide range of legal services tailored to regional enterprises, families, and public agencies. Clients who need to find an attorney for dispute resolution or transactional guidance benefit from a multidisciplinary team skilled across several practice areas:

• Business and Corporate Law: Comprehensive support for company formation, governance, contract drafting, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Commercial and Civil Litigation: Aggressive representation in contract disputes, shareholder conflicts, and public entity defense across state and federal courts.
• Real Estate and Land Use: Strategic assistance with commercial real estate transactions, boundary disputes, leasing agreements, title issues, and zoning approvals.
• Wine and Agricultural Law: Specialized counsel for vineyards, wineries, and agricultural businesses navigating regulatory compliance, distribution, and land acquisition.
• Estate Planning and Administration: Thoughtful drafting of wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents, alongside probate administration and trust litigation.
• Family Law and Marital Dissolution: Skillful handling of divorce, child custody, spousal support, property division, and prenuptial agreements.
• Labor and Employment Law: Management defense, workplace counseling, and litigation defense regarding employee claims and regulatory compliance.
• Personal Injury and Wrongful Death: Dedicated advocacy for plaintiffs suffering serious injuries due to negligence or catastrophic accidents.

Tailored Counsel for California Wine Country

Operating in the heart of Sonoma County, the firm possesses unique insight into the agricultural and hospitality economies. Wineries, grape growers, and agribusiness entrepreneurs frequently need a lawyer urgently when dealing with land acquisitions, water rights disputes, grape contracts, or employment conflicts during critical harvest seasons. The attorneys at Geary Shea provide proactive legal structures that protect generational land holdings and foster commercial success.

Trial Readiness and Proven Dispute Resolution

While the firm strives for efficient settlements, its attorneys prepare every matter thoroughly for trial. Geary Shea has successfully represented cities, corporate entities, and private citizens before California Superior Courts and the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Whether resolving high-stakes business litigation or sensitive family disputes through negotiation, the firm emphasizes ethical practice and exceptional results.

Recognized Community Leadership and Client Commitment

Recognized as Law Firm of the Year by the North Bay Business Journal and consistently honored among the best law firms by regional publications, Geary, Shea, O'Donnell, Grattan and Mitchell, P.C. remains deeply invested in the Santa Rosa community. By maintaining a collegiate culture and enduring client relationships, the firm provides accessible and principled representation for those looking to retain experienced legal counsel in Northern California.