Business Details
Trusted Legal Services in San Francisco
Anderson & Poole has built a reputation for delivering high-caliber legal counsel to businesses and individuals in California and beyond. Our firm specializes in business planning, estate planning, and litigation, with decades of experience guiding clients through complex legal challenges. We combine the expertise of a seasoned legal team with the personalized service of a boutique firm, ensuring clients receive timely, strategic advice tailored to their unique needs. Our practice spans corporate governance, real estate transactions, construction disputes, transportation law, and regulatory matters before state and federal courts.We prioritize proactive planning to help clients preserve wealth, navigate regulatory frameworks, and resolve disputes efficiently. With deep roots in San Francisco's legal community, we serve a diverse clientele ranging from Fortune 500 subsidiaries to family-owned businesses. Our attorneys maintain active roles in industry associations and have shaped legislative changes impacting the transportation sector. We emphasize transparency in all client interactions and continuously adapt to evolving legal landscapes to provide forward-thinking solutions.
Services
Business Litigation
Corporate Formation
Real Estate Transactions
Estate Planning
Construction Disputes
Transportation Law
Regulatory Compliance
Probate Administration
Commercial Leasing
Mergers & Acquisitions
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in business and estate planning law
- Our team provides personalized legal strategies for complex matters
- We maintain active involvement in shaping transportation industry regulations
- Our attorneys regularly appear before California and federal courts
- We serve diverse clients from Fortune 500 subsidiaries to local businesses
Services
Business Litigation
Our firm represents businesses in commercial disputes through mediation, arbitration, and courtroom litigation. We handle contract disputes, partnership disagreements, and business torts while maintaining focus on clients' operational continuity. Our attorneys combine trial experience with strategic settlement negotiation to achieve favorable outcomes for corporations and business owners facing legal conflicts.
Estate Planning
We develop comprehensive estate plans to protect clients' assets and ensure orderly wealth transfer. Our services include wills, trusts, power of attorney arrangements, and tax-efficient gifting strategies. We help families navigate probate processes and create customized plans that address both immediate needs and long-term generational wealth management goals.
Corporate Formation
We guide clients through entity selection, formation, and governance for new businesses. Our services cover corporation and LLC establishment, shareholder agreements, and compliance frameworks. We provide ongoing counsel for corporate governance matters, helping businesses maintain legal compliance while supporting growth and operational changes.
Real Estate Transactions
Our firm handles commercial real estate transactions including purchases, sales, and leasing arrangements. We represent developers, property managers, and investors in contract negotiations, title issues, and dispute resolution. Our experience spans multiple property types including industrial facilities, retail spaces, and mixed-use developments across California's real estate market.
Transportation Law
We provide legal representation for transportation companies in regulatory compliance and industry-specific litigation. Our services include carrier liability counseling, freight contract negotiations, and legislative advocacy. We represent trucking companies, delivery services, and logistics providers in navigating federal and state transportation regulations while addressing operational challenges.
People
Ellis Ross Anderson
Attorney
Admitted to California Bar since 1978 with extensive experience in corporate law, real estate, and transportation litigation. Former Assistant Attorney General in Washington State and transportation law instructor at Golden Gate University.
Edward Poole
Attorney
California Bar member since 1985 specializing in estate planning and energy regulation. Served on charitable organization boards and previously worked with California State Senate Committee on Insurance.
Questions
What practice areas does Anderson & Poole specialize in?
We focus on business law, estate planning, real estate transactions, corporate litigation, transportation law, and regulatory compliance matters for businesses and individuals.
How does the firm handle business dispute resolution?
Our attorneys employ a balanced approach combining early dispute assessment with aggressive trial representation when necessary, prioritizing clients' business continuity throughout the process.
What estate planning services are available?
We offer comprehensive estate planning including wills, trusts, probate administration, and tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies tailored to individual family circumstances.
Does the firm represent out-of-state clients?
While our attorneys are licensed in California, we represent national clients in matters requiring California legal expertise through appropriate legal jurisdiction frameworks.
How are legal fees structured?
We offer transparent fee arrangements including hourly billing and select contingency-based representations, with detailed cost estimates provided before initiating legal work.
