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Brian Ripley
Real Estate Attorney
Located in downtown Oakland, Brian Ripley has over 40 years counseling and representing business owners and real estate investors in a broad variety of legal issues and matters, including corporate compliance and governance, buy-sell agreements, business policies and procedures, commercial leases, succession planning and “exit” strategies, risk assessment and management, and many more.
Robert Selna
Real Estate Attorney
Selna Partners is a firm focused on California real estate and highly-regulated industries, with an emphasis on helping clients with matters that require government approvals and entitlements.
When clients reach a business dispute impasse or encounter a governmental roadblock, Rob relies on his extensive litigation and dispute resolution background, including experience in state and federal court, at both the trial and appellate court levels.
Cathy Root
Tax Expert
Tax Expert helping small businesses & professionals with planning, projection & returns, esp. healthcare & real estate,, and stock options. CPA with more than 20 years experience in public/private mixed practice including tax planning and return preparation; audit, review, and compilation of financial statements; accounting system setting up.
Experienced corporate, business, and real estate transactional attorney with Donahue Fitzgerald LLP whose practice focuses on mergers & acquisitions, restructurings, venture capital and other financing transactions, and securities law compliance
Kathrin Dimas
Business, Corporate and
Real Estate Partner
Experienced corporate, business, and real estate transactional attorney with Donahue Fitzgerald LLP whose practice focuses on mergers & acquisitions, restructurings, venture capital and other financing transactions, and securities law compliance
Dale Marie Golden
Lender
Banker Extraordinaire and Community leader. Commercial real estate lender and offering lines of credit for businesses and nonprofits. CRA Liaison for Northern California, speaking on panels regarding credit and lending. Winner of the Trailblazer Award by the EBWIBR, winner of the one of the 8 most Powerful Women in the East Bay, and the The League of Women Voters - Making Democracy Work Award for my work with nonprofits and small businesses.
Cheryl Hayes offers comprehensive support throughout the commercial real estate financing process. She assists clients in getting prequalified for loans and provides customized financing scenarios to demonstrate the affordability of commercial real estate investments. Cheryl also offers expert guidance on loan structuring, supports clients through each step of the financing journey, and takes a proactive role in managing and coordinating the loan to ensure a smooth and timely closing.
CHeryl Hayes
SBA Lender
Cheryl Hayes offers comprehensive support throughout the commercial real estate financing process. She assists clients in getting prequalified for loans and provides customized financing scenarios to demonstrate the affordability of commercial real estate investments. Cheryl also offers expert guidance on loan structuring, supports clients through each step of the financing journey, and takes a proactive role in managing and coordinating the loan to ensure a smooth and timely closing.
Greg Bronshvag
Lender
Seasoned commercial real estate financing expert, specializing in fast, flexible private money loans. Finances a wide range of property types and is trusted for his efficiency, expertise, and ability to close complex deals with speed and precision. Lending in California and Montana only. Non-consumer, business purpose loans secured by commercial or residential property.
Stephanie Chung
SBA Lender
She is a certified SBA underwriter and has been in the Commercial Real Estate industry for 11 years. Prior to joining BFC, Stephanie was the top environmental sales producer for a multi-national Environmental Consulting Firm. Stephanie graduated with her Bachelor’s degree at University of California San Diego, is a California native, and resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family. Stephanie is passionate about helping small business grow.
Frank Pare
Financial Planner
Frank Paré began his career over 30 years ago at a financial services firm in San Francisco. After several years at a wealth management firm specializing in ultra-high-net-worth clients. Frank serves on the boards of several civic and non-profit organizations, including UC Berkeley’s Personal Financial Planning Board. Previously, he served on the CFP Board of Standards’ Public Policy Council, addressing the financial challenges faced by families.
Handle trials, arbitrations, appeals, mediations, and court-ordered settlement conferences across the real estate spectrum, including: boundary disputes, easements, ownership disputes, priorities of title, deeds of trust, quiet title and title correction, mechanic's liens, construction disputes, title insurance coverage, escrows, real estate transactions "gone bad," representing real estate professionals (realtors, lenders, mortgage brokers), and unlawful detainers.
Steven Kahn
Real Estate Litigation
Handle trials, arbitrations, appeals, mediations, and court-ordered settlement conferences across the real estate spectrum, including: boundary disputes, easements, ownership disputes, priorities of title, deeds of trust, quiet title and title correction, mechanic's liens, construction disputes, title insurance coverage, escrows, real estate transactions "gone bad," representing real estate professionals (realtors, lenders, mortgage brokers), and unlawful detainers.
masayo Allen
Appraiser
Masayo K. Allen stands out as a top-tier real estate appraiser, renowned for her meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to accuracy. Clients consistently commend her for providing insightful and reliable property valuations in both California and Hawaii. Her deep market knowledge ensures every appraisal is thorough, fair, and perfectly suited to your real estate needs.
gregory Hansen
Appraiser
Greg brings over 19 years of extensive experience in appraising commercial real estate throughout the Bay Area of Northern California. His deep expertise ensures accurate and reliable valuation services for a diverse range of properties. Clients consistently rely on his profound market insights and meticulous approach to deliver precise, defensible, and strategic valuation solutions.