Baskin & Grant

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Thirty Years of Continued Success

Established in 1979, Baskin & Grant has become known as one of the premier law firms on the California Central Coast. With a success rate that rivals big city firms, Baskin & Grant brings integrity, tenacity, and ethics to a broad range of legal matters.

Whether through litigation, arbitration, or mediation, the firm is known for its tenacious yet respectful approach to conflict resolution. “It’s our job to help our clients make good decisions” says founder David Green Baskin. Keeping clients informed and involved throughout all legal proceedings is an important part of the process – a process that includes thorough preparation, attention to detail and a friendly, relaxed attitude.

As a full-service law firm with expertise in a variety of practice areas, Baskin & Grant attorneys handle a broad range of legal matters. The firm’s expertise and experience enable successful solutions for our clients.

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Baskin & Grant has earned an “AV Rating” from Martindale-Hubble, ranking in the top 5% of law firms evaluated. This is the highest rating given to law firms and attorneys based on their legal ability and professional ethics, reliability and diligence.

Baskin & Grant Practice Areas

  • Appellate
  • Business and Commercial Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Construction
  • Corporations, Partnerships, & LLCs
  • Employment
  • Family Law/Domestic Partnership
  • Taxation, Federal, State, & Local
  • Intellectual Property & Technology
  • Probates, Estates, & Trusts
  • Real Estate

Attorneys

Baskin & Grant attorneys are guided by a professionalism that includes an ethical approach to legal matters and a strong sense of loyalty to each client.

  • David Green Baskin
  • Stephen Grant
  • Denniss Lippitt
  • Heidi Simonson
  • Collette Nicole Pelcic
  • Caleb Sequoia Baskin
  • Rebecca J. Fowler

Practice Areas

Baskin & Grant is a full service law firm with expertise in a broad range of practice areas. The firm also has a heart, helping to maintaining a focus on social and legal justice issues in Central Coast communities.

  • Appellate

Baskin & Grant attorneys have briefed and argued appellate cases presenting a broad range of legal issues and are admitted to handle appeals in both State and Federal Courts in California.

  • Business and Commercial Law

Baskin & Grant offers advice about the legal implications of business decisions, the structure of transactions, contract drafting, protection of trade secrets and proprietary information, and the resolution of business disputes. From start-ups to emerging companies, Baskin & Grant is experienced in a broad range of business matters.

  • Civil Litigation

Since the firm’s inception, success in Civil Litigation has been, and continues to be, the firm’s calling card. Representing both plaintiffs and defendants, Baskin & Grant never loses focus on the interests of the client. The firm also specializes in Alternative Dispute Resolution, arbitration, and mediation.

  • Construction

Baskin & Grant provides construction-related legal services from the beginning to the end of the construction cycle. By negotiating and drafting effective contracts during pre-construction we help our clients avoid problems later on. During jobs, or in post-construction, Baskin & Grant is a smart ally for conflict resolution, mechanic’s liens, defect litigation, breach of contracts or warranties, job delays, and other construction-related legal issues. We excel at matters involving injury as well as construction defects related to toxic mold. Our experience makes us efficient and helps keep expenses to a minimum.

  • Corporations, Partnerships, & LLCs

Whether dealing with startups or established businesses, choosing an appropriate legal structure is critical. From buy/sell agreements to dispute resolution, Baskin & Grant offers corporate clients a wide range of options.

  • Employment

Employment law and litigation have emerged as major areas of concern for businesses and individuals alike. Employment issues include hiring and firing, gender, racial, ethnic, and disability discrimination under both state and federal law, as well as personnel and compensation policies, drug testing, sexual harassment, and more.

  • Family Law/Domestic Partnership

The dissolution of marriages and domestic partnerships is emotional and personal, as are issues related to child custody. Helping to structure shared parenting relationships while dealing with division of property and spousal child support present special challenges. Baskin & Grant’s experienced attorneys and paralegal staff provide comfort and support as clients deal with the consequences of a family breakup.

  • Taxation, Federal, State, & Local

Baskin & Grant assists its clients in structuring transactions and planning their business and personal affairs in ways that minimize tax liabilities. Our goal is to help our clients achieve their objectives with practical and effective tax planning.

  • Intellectual Property & Technology

Intellectual property, emerging technologies, and the internet are constantly changing our lives. The legal issues presented in these areas are constantly changing as well.  Baskin & Grant assists with copyrights, trademarks, domain names and trade secrets, agreements and litigation.

  • Probates, Estates, & Trusts

Baskin & Grant’s attorneys have experience in all aspects of estate planning, trust and estate administration, and related litigation. This can range from basic wills, living trusts and estate planning to more sophisticated plans for the transfer of family wealth to future generations and charities. The firm also specializes in the preparation of durable powers of attorney, estate plans that minimize taxes, and other transfers that ensure the distribution of the client’s assets are in accordance with their wishes.

  • Real Estate

Baskin & Grant’s extensive experience enables us to help out clients with a variety of real property related matters. Buying, selling, leasing, residential, commercial, easements, boundary disputes, and more all fall within the purview of experienced attorneys who are well acquainted with the many nuances of real estate law.

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Technologically Advanced

Baskin & Grant leverages the latest technology to better serve its clients, including specialized software, networks, and document management systems. These systems deliver considerable savings in cost, time, and space and give attorneys and clients a significant advantage in making legal decisions.

A Tradition of Excellence

Baskin & Grant

Attorneys at Law

Integrity. Experience. Success.

Contact

Baskin & Grant

730 Mission Street

Santa Cruz, CA  95060

831-425-8999

fax831-4258853

info@baskingrant.com

 

 

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