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California Civil Litigation Attorneys

Focused representation in trust and estate litigation, inheritance disputes, commercial and contract matters, and real-property disputes for individuals and businesses across California.

We take a focused approach to civil litigation. Rather than handling every kind of case, we concentrate on disputes where careful preparation and judgment move the outcome: trust and estate litigation, inheritance and beneficiary disputes, commercial and contract matters, business torts, and real-property disputes.

That focus pairs with our inheritance disputes practice and our general counsel work for California businesses.

Not sure you have a case? Start with an assessment.

Filing is rarely the first move. We begin with an Initial Case Assessment that weighs the facts, the law, the realistic cost, and the leverage, so you know where you stand before spending on a lawsuit.

Disputes we take on

  • Trust and estate litigation, including contested wills, trustee removal, breach of fiduciary duty, and beneficiary disputes
  • Commercial and contract disputes, including breach, indemnity, and payment claims
  • Business torts such as fraud, interference with contract, and unfair competition
  • Real-property litigation, including ownership, boundary, easement, and co-ownership disputes

What we refer out

Part of being useful is being honest about fit. We do not take these on, and we will point you toward a qualified attorney when we can:

  • Criminal defense
  • Family law and divorce
  • Post-judgment enforcement and collections

Our approach

We begin with an Initial Case Assessment: a clear-eyed look at the facts, the governing law, the realistic cost, and the leverage on each side. Many disputes resolve through a well-built demand, negotiation, or mediation. When litigation is necessary, the groundwork is already done.

Why Corcoran Smith Law Corp.

Civil litigation rewards preparation. The side that understands the documents, the law, and the leverage usually controls the outcome.

Corcoran Smith Law is a California firm with offices in Sacramento and San Francisco. We are veteran owned. The partner works the matter, and clients are not handed off to a junior associate after the first call.

Concentrating on trust and estate litigation, inheritance disputes, commercial and contract matters, and real-property disputes means we move faster and waste less of your money getting up to speed.

Frequently asked

Civil litigation questions

  • What kinds of civil cases do you take?

    We focus on trust and estate litigation, inheritance and beneficiary disputes, commercial and contract matters, business torts, and real-property litigation. Our work pairs naturally with our inheritance disputes and general counsel practices.

  • What do you not handle?

    We do not take criminal defense or family law matters. If your issue falls outside our focus, we will tell you early and point you toward a qualified attorney when we can.

  • Do you always file a lawsuit?

    No. We start with an Initial Case Assessment to weigh the facts, the law, the cost, and the leverage. Many disputes resolve through a demand, negotiation, or mediation before a complaint is ever filed.

Client reviews

What our clients say

4.9 · 21 Google reviews

Talk to a California civil litigation attorney

A free consultation is the simplest place to start. Tell us about the dispute, and we will help you understand where things stand.