Thomas Davenport’s practice emphasizes business organization and finance, real estate acquisitions, leasing, sales, and development, with an emphasis on the wine business. His wine practice includes winery and vineyard acquisitions and sales, vineyard leasing, grape purchase contracts, vineyard management contracts, custom crush and alternating proprietorship agreements, and distribution and brokerage agreements. He represents start-ups in corporate affairs, debt and equity financing, franchising, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate-related and environmental matters. He represents contractors in construction contract negotiation, dispute resolution, and compliance issues. He counsels non-profit clients in organizational matters, governmental regulation, and governance. Tom excels at working through problems objectively. He approaches each problem calmly, evaluates every angle, and does not rush to a decision. Often this methodical approach leads him to a creative solution. He never forces a decision on his clients but instead presents them with a list of choices and consequences.Many of Tom's clients are real estate developers, contractors, real estate investors, and wineries and grape growers. He is able to provide the most value when consulted proactively, before problems have arisen. Practice Areas:• Real Estate• Wine• Commercial• CorporateAbout Beyers Costin SimonBased in Santa Rosa for over 40 years, Beyers Costin Simon has built a reputation as one of the top real estate and business law firms in the North Bay. We serve clients who are creative, entrepreneurial and in search of a law firm that can help to solve complicated challenges. We are experienced litigators and business lawyers and we represent clients in all aspects of real estate, land use, and business law. Our excellence hinges on three pillars — our deep expertise, our creative thinking, and our concern for our clients.