A wealth of hard-won experience crafting complex acquisition / disposition, leasing and other transactions involving commercial, office, industrial, R&D and agricultural property; as guide through the development process and the entire cycle of real estate ownership or investment; as local government official (councilmember and mayor); and in litigation. Brings to each project the perspective from each of these roles.Thrives on solving unique / complex problems, through collaboration where possible; through litigation where necessary. Defines problem and solution with clarity, brevity and precision, blending “big picture” with detail. Issues include titles, easements, boundaries, land use / entitlements, construction (delay analysis, liens, bonds, payment disputes), property tax, financing, infrastructure overhauls, distressed projects.Results of several projects are documented in the following published appellate court decisions:Mejia v. Reed (2003) 31 Cal.4th 657 (Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act applies to property transfers under marital settlement agreements.)Title Insurance Co. of Minnesota v. State Board of Equalization (1992) 4 Cal.4th 715 (Title insurers may not be taxed on claims paid by underwritten title companies pursuant to underwriting agreements between the two.)Johnston v. Sanchez (1981) 121 Cal.App.3d 368 (Property owner has right to reinstate installment payment plan for delinquent property taxes after default.)