Law Firm Overview

While the emphasis of the practice is construction law, members of the firm also represent individuals and companies in a general civil law practice in matters. The general civil practice includes Government and Public Contract Law, Real Estate Law, Commercial Litigation, Business Law, Employment, Insurance Defense and Insurance Coverage Law.

The philosophy of the firm has been to serve client needs in the most efficient, cost-effective and well-organized manner. The firm combines state-of-the-art litigation management techniques -- from computerized case control and support to flexible staffing policies -- with personal concern for its clients and their needs. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods such as mediation and arbitration are used in lieu of or as an adjunct to litigation when appropriate to help clients contain costs and achieve favorable results.

Whether a client is a major corporation, an insurance carrier, a municipality, a professional, a small business, or an individual in need of direct, straightforward advice and counsel, Last & Faoro provides the finest, most effective legal representation at a reasonable rate.

Contract Bidding, Negotiation, and Preparation
Payment and Collection
Government Contracts and Administrative Law Issues
Construction Claims or Requests for Equitable Adjustments
Surety Issues
Construction Related Disputes
Land Subsidence, Quality of Workmanship, and Materials Issues
Real Estate Law
Business Formations, Transactions, and Litigation
Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Our construction law attorneys represent clients throughout northern California including the Sacramento Valley, the San Joaquin Valley, and the cities of San Francisco, San Mateo, Stockton, Modesto, Sacramento, Monterey, Salinas, San Jose, Fairfield, Napa, Sonoma, Oakland, Fremont, Redwood City, and Livermore.

Areas of Practice

• Construction Law 90%
• Real Estate Law 10%

Published Works

• Incorporated California Real Property Reporter (Contributing Editor), Matthew Bender

West Practice Categories

Construction Law, Real Estate Law