Tim’s practice areas include complex real estate and business transactions, business formation, estate planning, and trust and estate administration.  He has counseled clients in the negotiation and drafting of leases, 1031 exchanges, the purchase and sale of real estate and business interests, business formation, and business and estate succession.

Prior to joining the firm, Tim served as Vice President of Legal Services for Crescendo Interactive, a renowned leader in the field of charitable planning.  While at Crescendo, he assisted nonprofit fundraisers, financial advisors, and attorneys in creating advanced estate and charitable plans.  Tim also served as an associate attorney for another Central Valley firm where he focused on estate planning, trust and estate administration, and business transactions.

Tim is a fourth-generation resident of Modesto and Stanislaus County and the proud grandson of a retired peach and almond farmer.  He is also honored to give back to his community as a board member for the Stanislaus County Education Foundation and the Stanislaus County Estate Planning Council. 

Representative Matters

• Represented numerous clients in the sale and purchase of commercial and agricultural properties.
• Assisted farming clients in the structuring and documentation of crop share and other agricultural leases.
• Represented a limited liability company in a $50+ million “swap and drop” Section 1031 exchange resulting in the acquisition of multiple replacement properties.
• Counseled numerous clients on the formation and structure of corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships, including documenting buy-sell agreements.
• Represented a limited liability company in a multi-million dollar redemption transaction of retiring members. 
• Assisted numerous clients in estate planning matters, and assisted successors in administration and disposition of estates and trusts.

Personal

• Born and raised in Modesto, California
• Graduate of Beyer High School
• Interests include spending time with his family, traveling, the San Francisco Giants, movies, and reading
• Active in his church