Legal Services & Advocacy

Civil Rights Litigation
As an avid supporter of the social justice movement, the Law Office provides strong and zealous advocacy for individuals and community organizations whose rights have been violated by both governmental and private entities.  The Law Office litigates civil rights law in many areas including police accountability, housing rights and prisoner rights. 

Community Business Law and Transactions 
The Law Office provides full spectrum of legal services and representation for individuals, community organizations, nonprofits and businesses dedicated to advancing social and economic justice. 

Legal Services for Cooperatives, Nonprofits and Social Enterprise

• Contracts and Agreement Drafting 
• Business Formation and Filing 
• Organizing Documents (Operating Agreements, Bylaws, Minutes) 
  
• Entity selection/structure 
• Tax Exemption
• Employment and Labor Law
  
• Liability and Insurance 
• Cottage Food Law
• Mobile Food Vending 
  
• Health and Safety Regulations and Permitting 
  
• Zoning and Municipal Code Regulations 
• Conflict Resolution and Full-Scope Litigation

Business transactions clients include:

• Social Entrepreneurs
• Business Cooperatives
• Healing and Wellness Centers
• Housing Cooperatives 
  
• Urban Farms 

 Legal Services for Housing, Tenant and Shared/Co-Housing Law:

• California Tenants Rights and Protections
• Rental Agreements
• Small Business Commercial Rental Agreements 
• Co-ownership Agreements
• Tenants in common agreements
• Lease Agreements
• Eco-Villages 
• Land Trusts 

Personal Injury
The Law Office provides legal representation in personal injury cases that includes vehicle collision, bicycle injuries and unsafe road conditions. 

Community Involvement & Advocacy
The Law Office regularly participates in various community  and grassroots initiatives and projects. They includes review and feedback of proposed local municipal codes, negotiations with government agencies on behalf of community organizations and individuals and various teach-ins and workshops relating to democratically-owned enterprises and solidarity economics.