Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in San Rafael, CA
Founded in 2008, Chitsaz Holman is a boutique law firm based in San Rafael, California, dedicated to delivering sophisticated legal strategies and practical solutions. Our attorneys bring extensive experience in business law, real estate law, estate and trust litigation, personal injury, and employment law, serving individuals and businesses throughout the Bay Area and Northern California. With a pragmatic approach, we combine keen legal insight and real-world experience to develop customized strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Our team, led by J. Timothy Nardell and Houman Chitsaz, has a proven track record of success in trials, negotiations, arbitrations, and mediations, consistently outperforming larger firms through focused, detail-oriented representation.We prioritize strategic planning from the onset of disputes to maximize favorable outcomes, whether through settlement or litigation, while maintaining a commitment to transparency and client-centered advocacy. Our attorneys are deeply embedded in the Bay Area legal community, with recognitions such as Super Lawyer designations and leadership roles in the Marin County Bar Association. We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with clients, who frequently return to us for complex legal challenges, trusting our reputation for consistently achieving positive results.
Services
Contract Disputes
Intellectual Property Litigation
Real Estate Law
Personal Injury Representation
Employment Law Defense
Estate and Trust Litigation
Commercial Lease Disputes
Marin Construction Law
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in complex litigation and dispute resolution.
- Our attorneys are recognized as Super Lawyers and Marin County Bar Association leaders.
- We prioritize customized strategies tailored to each client's unique legal circumstances.
- We combine trial-ready advocacy with a focus on cost-effective pre-trial resolutions.
- Our team serves Bay Area clients with deep local legal community connections.
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice handles contract disputes, shareholder conflicts, intellectual property litigation, and unfair competition cases. We represent companies of all sizes in state and federal courts, providing strategic counsel for both transactional matters and complex litigation. Our attorneys combine trial experience with alternative dispute resolution expertise to protect business interests while minimizing operational disruptions.
Real Estate Law
We resolve residential and commercial real estate conflicts including construction disputes, lease disagreements, boundary issues, and land use matters. Our team represents property owners, developers, and tenants in Northern California courts, employing both negotiation and litigation strategies to protect clients' investments while maintaining compliance with California real estate regulations.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury attorneys advocate for clients injured in auto accidents, slip-and-falls, and medical malpractice cases. We handle claims for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain/suffering on contingency, ensuring access to justice regardless of financial circumstances. Our track record includes successful recoveries for brain injuries, wrongful death cases, and complex accident scenarios.
Estate and Trust Litigation
We handle contested wills, trust administration conflicts, and elder abuse cases with sensitivity to family dynamics. Our attorneys represent beneficiaries and trustees in probate court, resolving issues of testamentary capacity, fiduciary duty breaches, and financial elder abuse while prioritizing clients' emotional and financial well-being.
Employment Law
We protect employee rights in discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage/hour disputes under California and federal law. Our practice covers sexual harassment claims, retaliation cases, and complex employment contract negotiations, ensuring fair treatment in both settlement discussions and courtroom proceedings.
People
J. Timothy Nardell
Attorney
Super Lawyer-designated attorney with extensive trial experience in complex litigation, teaching law at Golden Gate University and representing clients in business, real estate, and personal injury matters since 2008.
Houman Chitsaz
Attorney
Former Marin County Bar Association president with expertise in commercial litigation and employment law, delivering strategic legal solutions for businesses and individuals throughout Northern California since founding the firm in 2008.
Questions
What areas of law does Nardell Chitsaz & Associates specialize in?
We specialize in business law, real estate law, personal injury, employment law, and estate/trust litigation, serving clients throughout the Bay Area and Northern California.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free case discussions to help clients understand their legal options and develop effective strategies for their specific situations.
How does your firm handle personal injury cases?
We pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain/suffering on a contingency basis, ensuring no payment unless we recover damages for you.
What makes your firm different from larger law practices?
Our boutique approach combines the expertise of Super Lawyers with personalized attention, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions more efficiently than larger firms.
Do you handle cases outside Marin County?
Yes, while based in San Rafael, we represent clients across Northern California and handle cases involving out-of-state parties with California connections.
