Balanced Accountability specializes in taxation with emphasis on strategic planning ideas as well as financial statements preparation and attest engagements for regulatory compliance. Helping clients navigate the complex world of tax and other financial needs so they can focus on the more important aspects of running a business or minding their craft while maintaining a work-life balance.

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Blumberg Law Group LLP is a general practice, boutique law firm based in Solana Beach, California, located approximately 25 miles from downtown San Diego in Northern San Diego County.
We focus primarily on general business transactions and litigation, all aspects of civil litigation, personal injury, construction-related counseling and litigation and Sustainable Business Practices. We are comprised of five attorneys and supported by a sophisticated and experienced legal staff.
With this broad range of talents and experiences, we are uniquely qualified to provide superior legal support to individuals and business owners, while adhering to the highest standards of professionalism. We continuously strive for perfection, not only in our formal representation but also in client services and counseling. We are aggressive, competent and accessible, offering big-firm quality with a small-firm feel.
We feel the primary responsibility of a legal representative is to know the client, and his or her particular needs, in order to secure positive results as efficiently and painlessly as possible. Not every dispute needs to be adversarial and acrimonious; not every problem needs to be immediately thrust into the judicial process. Our focus is on finding Innovative Legal Solutions which promotes creative advocacy for clients to ensure the best possible results through the least disruptive process.

At Coastal Pacific Law our focus is providing you with excellent legal representation for your business and family. We protect your business through incorporations, contracts, buy/sell agreements and trademarks. We specialize in non-profit corporations and sports related businesses. Additionally, we have extensive experience in: Trusts and Wills, Estate Planning, Probate Administration and Trust Administration. Our goal is to protect you, your family, your business and your personal assets so that they will be safeguarded from creditors, predators and avoid any unnecessary taxes.

Business and Commercial Litigation. Contracts and Leases. Elder law, estate and tax planning, wills, trusts and probate. Call for a free consultation.

Mobile notary signing agent. certified to present and notarize mortgage and refinance contract. Will pick up contracts from escrow / lending in situations, deliver to signer for signature and immediately return contracts to inviting party.

Over the course of a 28-year career, Tim Pickwell has represented some of the biggest names in the franchise and restaurant industry—and also advised some of the smallest. He gained his initial franchise experience negotiating international license agreements as corporate counsel for 6,000 unit franchisor Century 21® Real Estate (1988-1994). He then headed up the international franchise division of $2.2 billion revenue, publicly-traded Jack in the Box® Restaurants (1995-2000) where he supervised franchise marketing and operations. He also served as corporate counsel to the company’s purchasing, IT and marketing departments. From 2000-02 Mr. Pickwell was general counsel of a Silicon Valley-based pre-IPO telecommunications start-up, and also represented several other start-up and telecommunication companies.

More recently, Mr. Pickwell served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary (2002-05) to the Coco’s® and Carrows® restaurant chains, where, among other things, he supervised real estate, risk management, human resources, franchise sales and franchise operations. Since 2005, Mr. Pickwell has had a private law practice representing national and international restaurant and franchise clients, with an emphasis on franchise registration, disclosure and relationship issues.

Mr. Pickwell’s unique in-house background enables him to provide practical, business-oriented solutions to franchisors and franchisees. His expertise includes intellectual property licensing and trademark matters, international franchising, retail lease drafting and negotiations, franchise registration and compliance, litigation advice, and general corporate and business matters. Clientele include established franchisors, large restaurant companies, multi-unit franchisee organizations, as well as single-site retailers, and start-up franchisors. Mr. Pickwell is a member of the California Bar, and a Certified Specialist in Franchise and Distribution Law. He is admitted to the Federal District Courts for the Northern, Central and Southern Districts of California. He is a former member of the State Bar Franchise Law Standing Committee, a frequent speaker to franchise trade organizations, and currently serves on the Board of Legal Specialization Franchise and Distribution Law Advisory Commission (FDLAC)—which drafts the legal specialization exam. Mr. Pickwell is an Honors Graduate of the University of California, San Diego, and obtained his J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.

Divorce, or what is more commonly known as "family law", is an area of law that is extensively practiced by attorneys in San Diego County, but is also limited to a select number of "Specialists" within the field. Jim Ratzer is one of this honored group of "Certified Family Law Specialists" in San Diego, California.

You may ask "why do I need a Specialist?" A family law Specialist has gone through an extensive certification process, not to mention years of handling divorce/family law matters in all areas of the practice.

Our practice is devoted to family law/divorce - nothing else. Jim Ratzer is a Certified Family Law Specialist who handles cases ranging from complex property division, contested custody, spouses who refuse to work or try to hide their true income, spouses hiding assets, to simple uncontested matters. We appear in all courthouses in San Diego County including Vista (North County), El Cajon and Chula Vista. We proudly serve downtown, LaJolla, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido and all of San Diego County. Wherever you live in San Diego County, attorney Jim Ratzer is your best choice for experienced representation with personalized service.

The Hardest Decisions In Life Most Often Involve Loved Ones. We Understand.

Stephen Holwell Fiduciary Associates is experienced in the many facets and consequences of family care decisions and can serve as a valued, experienced and sound partner in your decision-making. We pride ourselves on a personal and caring approach. Most importantly, we understand the emotions involved and can help to clarify the decisions that will benefit your loved one for the short and the long-term.

At the Law Office of Meredith G. Lewis, we help you create a resolution that is unique to your family. We guide you through the process with our expert knowledge and compassion.
In our practice we focus on Mediation and Collaborative Divorce, where you are 100% included in every aspect of your case. Everyone at our firm knows that managing family issues is difficult and we recognize that our clients are likely to experience anxiety and fear of the unknown. Attorneys are available to speak with our clients directly and are honest when we provide a legal opinion. We work hard to explain the legal process in order to demystify a client's case.
We also recognize that clients have different values and priorities, and that each case is different. Our firm prides itself on listening to each client's concerns, evaluating their needs and then suggesting an optimal course of action within the parameters of the law. Our goal is to obtain the result you want by using the most efficient and effective legal means.
Our firm believes the best approach to solving family law issues is through different methods of Alternate Dispute Resolution, such as Mediation, Negotiation or by using the Collaborative Approach. Family law is unique in that people on opposite sides of a case often have to forge an on-going relationship for years after their case has ended. Clients who have children do not have the luxury of not seeing their former spouse again. The various methods of Alternate Dispute Resolution are usually more cost effective than litigation and help preserve family relationships. The majority of our cases are settled outside of court. If a case unfortunately does fall out of Mediation or Negotiation, our team is there to advocate for a client in court.
Given the legal and emotional complexity of family law issues, most people realize that the best course of action is for them to choose to consult with an experienced and knowledgeable family law attorney to advise them and advocate on their behalf. This assures them all legal options are explored and understood, and allows people to focus on their emotional healing without having to be concerned with all of the technicalities involved in their legal matter.

Practicing in Solana Beach since 1992, Tresp, Day & Associates, Incorporated has provided Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Domestic & International Asset Protection legal services to clients throughout the United States and abroad. Kevin L. Day, JD, MBA is a nationally recognized speaker and author. Managing partner Elizabeth A. Tresp, JD, LL.M. is a graduate of Middlesex University in London and the University of San Diego School of Law with a Master of Laws in Tax. Both reside in Solana Beach and are very involved in our community. Our main office is located on South Cedros Avenue near the intersection with Rosa.

Ward & Hagen provides a multi-faceted practice with an emphasis on litigation, including complex civil matters, construction defect, real estate development and transactions and consumer and class action representation. Our attorneys have decades of knowledge and experience, and specialize in specific areas of law to provide the strongest representation to their clients.

After being a partner in a large San Diego firm, Peter Ward joined with Chris Hagen in 2004 to form Ward & Hagen LLP. Prior to their partnership, Chris took the lead on many construction defect cases, and gained an expertise that continues to benefit our clients in that area. In 2006 Ralph Peters, a former partner of a large San Diego firm, joined Ward & Hagen, and brought with him his extensive trial experience and strong advocacy skills. The firm was later joined by Steven Nuñez, bringing his unique practice of consumer and class action law, representing victims of Ponzi schemes and other financial fraud.

As a boutique law firm, Ward & Hagen offers the personal attention you need when dealing with your specific legal situation. As a result of their years of knowledge and experience, the attorneys at Ward & Hagen can provide efficient and cost-effective representation, understanding your need for real solutions in a timely manner. As skilled litigation lawyers, they will use their ability to analyze the issues and strategically place their clients in a position to succeed.