I represent California tenants in high-stakes buyout negotiations and litigation against landlords who violate state and local tenant protection laws. With over a decade of trial experience and a prosecutor's instinct for case weakness, I help tenants in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and other just-cause eviction cities secure the compensation and housing stability they deserve when landlords break laws and breach contracts.

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My path to tenant advocacy was unconventional. After prosecuting felonies in two District Attorney's offices and defending complex criminal cases including murder and multi-million-dollar embezzlement, I brought my courtroom experience to civil litigation. That criminal law background—where stakes are highest and preparation is everything—shaped my approach to tenant representation. I bring a unique perspective when assessing evidence, anticipating opposition tactics, and presenting compelling narratives to judges and juries.

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My strategy is, and always has been, transparency. I identify the one to four critical issues that will determine your case outcome, then show opposing counsel exactly how I'll win those points at trial. No bluffs, no theatrics—just methodical preparation and clear communication of strengths. This approach consistently produces better settlements because opposing counsel knows I'm prepared to try the case.

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Looking back, I became a lawyer to fight predatory practices. After witnessing rampant fraud at a mortgage brokerage where I worked following my UCLA graduation, I attended University of San Diego School of Law, where I found my calling in the courtroom—winning three consecutive mock trial tournaments while clerking for federal and state prosecutors. I spent years building a successful Bay Area criminal defense practice, including extensive public defender work in San Mateo County, before recognizing that tenant protection offered the most direct path to fighting the exploitation I'd originally set out to combat. After serving as Trial Counsel at a prominent San Francisco tenant rights firm, I reopened my practice to focus exclusively on tenant litigation and buyout negotiations.

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I understand that facing eviction or negotiating a buyout can be overwhelming. The reason I've achieved six-figure settlements and saved clients from homelessness is by working collaboratively with clients to cut through legal complexity. I show you exactly where you stand, what's achievable, and I develop pragmatic strategies tailored to your specific situation. No false promises—just honest assessments and aggressive representation when it counts.