Business Details
40 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in San Mateo, CA
Since 1986, the Law Office of Allen J. Capeloto has provided comprehensive civil law services to clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our practice focuses on business and corporate law, real estate and condominium law, construction law, and Small Claims Court advocacy. We prioritize building strong client relationships through skillful representation while maintaining cost-efficient solutions tailored to individual needs. With extensive experience in both transactional matters and litigation, we offer clients a full perspective on problem-solving. Our office emphasizes alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation to reduce litigation costs.We serve clients in San Mateo County and provide Small Claims Court counseling statewide. Our attorney, Allen J. Capeloto, brings decades of legal expertise, including federal court experience and published case law contributions. We offer flexible consultation options, including virtual meetings, and maintain competitive hourly rates with select flat-fee services. Our practice combines deep legal knowledge with practical solutions for businesses and individuals navigating complex legal matters.
Services
Business Law
Construction Law
Real Estate Law
Small Claims Court
Limited Scope Representation
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in civil law practice since 1986
- We offer alternative dispute resolution options including mediation services
- Our hourly rates for attorney services are extremely competitive
- We provide limited scope representation for self-represented litigants
- Our Small Claims Court counseling services are available statewide in California
Services
Business Law
Our business law services help small businesses with formation, contracts, and compliance. We assist sole proprietors, partnerships, corporations, and LLCs with legal documentation and dispute resolution. Our proactive approach helps businesses avoid litigation through proper legal structuring and contract management.
Construction Law
We represent homeowners, contractors, and builders in construction matters including contract preparation, mechanics liens, and dispute resolution. Our services cover residential and commercial projects with expertise in resolving construction-related claims and contractual disagreements.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice handles residential and commercial transactions, lease agreements, title disputes, and HOA conflicts. We assist with property sales, easements, boundary disputes, and condominium law matters for homeowners, agents, and developers.
Small Claims Court
We provide counseling and preparation services for Small Claims Court cases throughout California. Our assistance includes form preparation, trial preparation, and judgment collection strategies for claims up to $12,500 for individuals and $6,250 for businesses.
Limited Scope Representation
We offer targeted legal assistance for self-represented litigants in Superior Court cases. Services include help with pleadings, motion preparation, discovery planning, and trial coaching while maintaining client control over their case proceedings.
People
Allen J. Capeloto
Principal
With over 35 years of legal experience, Allen J. Capeloto specializes in civil law practice. He graduated from Stanford University and UC Law San Francisco, served as Small Claims Court Advisor for San Mateo County since 2001, and has litigated extensively in state and federal courts including three published federal cases.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in business law, construction law, real estate law, and Small Claims Court representation throughout California.
Do you offer consultations for small claims cases?
Yes, we offer Small Claims Court consultations starting at $125 for active cases in any California county.
What is limited scope representation?
Limited scope representation provides targeted legal assistance for self-represented litigants in Superior Court cases without full attorney representation.
Do you serve areas outside San Mateo County?
We serve all San Mateo County cities and provide Small Claims Court counseling services to clients throughout California.
What are your attorney fees?
Our consultation fees start at $225, with competitive hourly rates and select flat-fee services available for specific projects.
