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Experienced Real Estate and Business Litigation Attorney in Watsonville, CA
Founded by Law Offices Of Brian Liddicoat, our law firm provides comprehensive legal representation in business and real estate litigation across California. With a JD/MBA from UC Berkeley and over two decades of experience, we specialize in resolving complex disputes for startups, established businesses, and individuals. Our practice encompasses trade secret litigation, shareholder conflicts, real estate transactions, and appellate advocacy. Recognized with the National Institute of Trial Advocacy's Master Advocate designation, we combine rigorous legal analysis with practical business insights.Our track record includes significant trial victories in construction disputes, wrongful foreclosure cases, and enforcement of contractual rights. We serve clients from initial consultations through litigation and appeals, prioritizing personalized strategies tailored to each case's unique circumstances. Our dual focus on corporate transactions and dispute resolution enables holistic legal support for businesses navigating California's complex regulatory environment.
Services
Real Estate Litigation
Business Litigation
Corporate Transactions
Appellate Practice
Landlord/Tenant Law
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in California business and real estate litigation
- Our attorney holds the prestigious Master Advocate designation from NITA
- We provide strategic representation from initial filings through appellate review
- Our practice combines transactional expertise with proven trial advocacy skills
- We maintain a strong track record of favorable verdicts in complex litigation matters
Associations and certifications
- National Institute of Trial Advocacy
What people say
Excellent trial record
Successful appellate victories
Defeated non-compete agreements
Restored family to home
Attorneys fee awards
Services
Real Estate Litigation
Our real estate litigation practice resolves complex property conflicts including construction defects, easement disputes, and mortgage law violations. We represent clients in unlawful detainer actions, development permitting issues, and title disputes. With extensive experience in California's One Action Rule and Antideficiency Laws, we provide strategic representation for residential and commercial property matters.
Business Litigation
We handle business litigation matters involving trade secrets, shareholder conflicts, and contract enforcement. Our practice includes resolving partnership disputes, enforcing non-compete agreements, and addressing employee-related litigation. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in commercial disputes, focusing on protecting business interests through trial or negotiated settlements.
Appellate Advocacy
Our appellate practice focuses on complex legal issues following trial court decisions. We specialize in challenging adverse rulings through strategic brief writing and oral arguments. With demonstrated success in reversing unfavorable judgments, we provide comprehensive appellate representation in business, real estate, and constitutional law matters across California's appellate courts.
Corporate Transactions
We assist businesses with entity formation, corporate governance, and transactional matters. Services include drafting operating agreements, structuring mergers and acquisitions, and advising on compliance issues. Our practice supports startups and established companies with contract drafting, financing arrangements, and shareholder agreement preparation to ensure legal compliance and business growth.
Landlord/Tenant Law
Our landlord/tenant practice represents both property owners and tenants in commercial and residential disputes. We handle lease enforcement, security deposit claims, and unlawful detainer actions. Our services include drafting lease agreements, advising on eviction proceedings, and resolving habitability claims while ensuring compliance with California's complex housing regulations.
People
Law Offices Of Brian Liddicoat
Attorney at Law
Civil trial attorney specializing in business and real estate litigation with 25+ years California experience. JD/MBA from UC Berkeley, Master Advocate designation from NITA. Handles complex disputes including trade secrets, shareholder conflicts, and appellate cases.
Questions
What areas of law does Brian D. Liddicoat specialize in?
Our practice focuses on business litigation, real estate law, appellate advocacy, and corporate transactions. We handle trade secret disputes, shareholder conflicts, construction litigation, and complex real estate matters throughout California.
What experience does the firm have with appellate cases?
We have secured appellate reversals in complex cases, including a significant student loan judgment reversal under California Evidence Code 1271. Our practice includes briefing and arguing cases before California's appellate courts.
How does the firm handle real estate disputes?
We represent clients in all aspects of real estate litigation including construction defects, easement disputes, mortgage law violations, and unlawful detainer actions. Our experience includes both residential and commercial property matters.
What types of business litigation cases do you handle?
We handle business disputes involving trade secrets, shareholder conflicts, contract enforcement, and partnership disagreements. Our practice includes representing both plaintiffs and defendants in commercial litigation matters.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Watsonville, we serve clients throughout Northern California including Monterey, Santa Cruz, and surrounding counties. Our practice includes appearances in federal and state courts across California.
