Business Details
34 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Solutions in San Diego
Since 1992, Gerson Law Firm has established itself as a nationally recognized legal practice specializing in commercial real estate finance, business transactions, and litigation. Our expertise spans high-volume engagements for major banks, life insurance companies, and credit unions, handling over 700 commercial real estate loan transactions annually. We provide tailored legal solutions for loan defaults, receiverships, and bankruptcy proceedings, with a proven track record during economic downturns. Our team prioritizes relationship-driven service, maintaining long-term client partnerships that span decades. We combine deep industry experience with a commitment to ESG principles, particularly through affordable housing initiatives.Our practice areas include commercial real estate, litigation, and business law, serving clients from boardrooms to family matters. We emphasize responsiveness, results, and a comprehensive approach to legal challenges, acting as a single point of contact for complex national engagements. Our attorneys are recognized for expertise in title-related matters, construction issues, and regulatory compliance. We maintain offices in San Diego and collaborate with local counsel nationwide to deliver strategic legal representation. Our values remain unchanging despite industry disruptions, focusing on client-centric service and professional excellence.
Services
Commercial Real Estate Finance
Loan Default Representation
Affordable Housing Law
Business Litigation
Title-Related Matters
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have 30+ years of experience in commercial real estate law
- Our team handles 700+ loan transactions annually nationwide
- Specialized expertise in loan defaults and economic downturns
- Recognized for affordable housing initiatives and ESG commitment
- Maintain long-term client relationships spanning decades
Services
Commercial Real Estate Finance
Representing lenders in commercial and multifamily loan transactions nationwide. Our practice covers construction, permanent, bridge, and mezzanine loans for industrial, office, retail, and multifamily properties. We handle loan assumptions, transfers, and title-related matters while maintaining special expertise in GSE affordable housing programs and debt fund transactions.
Loan Default Representation
Specialized creditor rights representation during economic downturns. We handle receiverships, bankruptcy proceedings, foreclosures, and loan modifications for institutional lenders. Our G-Force team provides national oversight through local counsel networks, managing 100+ defaulted loans annually during the Great Recession with strategic debt collection approaches.
Affordable Housing Law
Comprehensive legal support for affordable housing initiatives. We close Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac multifamily programs, structure municipal agreements, and review Section 8 HAP documentation. Our practice combines commercial real estate expertise with community-focused ESG strategies, working with banks, credit unions, and redevelopment agencies to create sustainable housing solutions.
Business Litigation
Aggressive legal representation in commercial litigation matters. Our practice includes shareholder disputes, contract enforcement, eminent domain cases, and lease litigation. We combine strategic counseling with trial-ready advocacy, handling cases from pre-suit negotiations through complex multi-jurisdictional litigation while maintaining focus on business continuity for our clients.
Title-Related Matters
Specialized legal services for title issues in real estate transactions. We handle title insurance claims, boundary disputes, and title policy negotiations. Our team resolves complex title problems including easements, liens, and encumbrances, working closely with title companies and surveyors to ensure clear property transfers for commercial real estate deals nationwide.
People
Gordon L. Gerson
Founder
Gordon L. Gerson established the firm in 1992 with over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate law. He specializes in complex lending transactions and has represented major financial institutions during multiple economic cycles. His leadership emphasizes relationship-driven service and community impact through affordable housing initiatives.
Jaclyn B. Gerson
Partner
Jaclyn B. Gerson focuses on commercial real estate finance and affordable housing law. She has extensive experience with GSE multifamily programs and represents lenders in billions of dollars of annual transactions. Her practice includes structuring regulatory agreements and advising on ESG compliance for housing developments.
Brian P. Holmes
Partner
Brian P. Holmes specializes in loan default representation and business litigation. He has handled 100+ defaulted loans annually during economic downturns, focusing on receiverships, bankruptcy proceedings, and creditor rights. His practice combines strategic counseling with aggressive litigation tactics to protect lender interests.
Questions
What areas of law does Gerson Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in commercial real estate finance, loan default representation, affordable housing law, business litigation, and title-related matters.
How long has Gerson Law Firm been in business?
Our firm has provided legal services since 1992, with attorneys having decades of combined experience in commercial law.
Do you represent both lenders and borrowers?
Yes, we represent major lenders including banks and life insurance companies, as well as borrowers in commercial real estate transactions and disputes.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in San Diego, we handle cases nationwide through our network of local counsel and national engagement capabilities.
How does the firm handle loan defaults?
Our G-Force team specializes in creditor rights, handling receiverships, bankruptcy proceedings, loan modifications, and foreclosure actions with strategic debt collection approaches.
What affordable housing services do you offer?
We handle Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac multifamily programs, structure municipal agreements, and provide legal support for affordable housing initiatives nationwide.
