Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Real Estate & Business Law Services in Oakland, CA
Patrick D. Zimski Attorney at Law has provided practical and cost-effective legal representation since 1995. Our firm specializes in business transactional matters and real estate transactions, serving clients across California including Oakland, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, San Francisco, San Jose, and the South Bay. With over 40 years of legal experience, including work in Arizona and California state offices and federal courts, we offer expertise in entity formation, contract negotiation, real estate development, and land use matters.Our services cater to consulting firms, manufacturing companies, real estate brokerages, developers, contractors, and architects. We focus on helping clients make informed decisions through comprehensive legal advice while maintaining transparency and avoiding litigation services. Our attorney's background includes education from Indiana University's School of Law and extensive experience in both private practice and public prosecution roles.
Services
Real Estate Transactions
Business Formation
Contract Negotiation
Land Use Matters
Commercial Leases
Entity Formation
Construction Contracts
Subdivision Approvals
Risk Management
Development Entity Closure
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of combined legal experience in business and real estate law
- Our practice focuses specifically on business transactions and real estate development
- We serve clients across California's major business corridors and metropolitan areas
- We offer free 30-minute consultations for new clients
- Our attorney maintains dual state and federal licensing in Arizona and California
Services
Real Estate Transactions
Representing buyers and sellers in real estate transactions, we handle contract negotiation, due diligence, title review, and closing documentation. Our services ensure proper disclosures, zoning compliance, and risk management for commercial properties across California's major markets.
Business Formation
Assisting clients in selecting and forming appropriate business entities including LLCs, corporations, and partnerships. We provide ongoing counsel on liability protection, operational matters, and ownership transitions while considering tax implications and business objectives.
Contract Negotiation
Drafting and reviewing various business contracts including service agreements, licensing arrangements, and franchise contracts. Our focus ensures clear terms, liability protection, and alignment with client interests in both asset and stock sale transactions.
Land Use Matters
Providing guidance on zoning regulations, development approvals, and entitlement processes. We assist with feasibility assessments, construction financing, and entity management for commercial real estate projects throughout California's East and South Bay areas.
Commercial Leases
Representing landlords and tenants in commercial lease negotiations, we ensure balanced agreements that address property use, maintenance responsibilities, and financial obligations. Our services cover lease terms that protect both parties' interests in Oakland and surrounding business districts.
People
Patrick D. Zimski
Attorney at Law
Licensed since 1982, Patrick has over 40 years of legal experience including roles in Arizona's District Attorney office and California private practice. He founded his firm in 1995 after working with major law firms, focusing on business and real estate transactions across Northern California.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in business transactional matters and real estate law, including entity formation, contract negotiation, commercial leases, and real estate development across Northern California.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide a free 30-minute consultation for new clients to discuss their business or real estate legal needs in-person or over the phone.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout California's East Bay, South Bay, San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, and San Jose areas for business and real estate matters.
Are you available for after-hours appointments?
While our regular hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, we can arrange after-hours or weekend appointments upon request to accommodate client needs.
What types of business entities can you help form?
We assist with forming Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), C Corporations, S Corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships, providing ongoing counsel for each entity type.
Do you handle construction contract matters?
Yes, we help construction clients with contract drafting, negotiation, and review, including liability analysis and insurance matters for contractors and subcontractors in California.
