Business Details
18 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Napa Valley
Established in 2008, our firm brings over two decades of specialized legal expertise to clients in Napa Valley and beyond. We focus on business, real property, alcohol beverage, land use, and entertainment law, offering strategic counsel tailored to each client's unique needs. Our experience spans entity formation, complex transactions, and dispute resolution, with a proven track record in vineyard, winery, and luxury food industry matters.As active community leaders, we combine deep local knowledge with a commitment to ethical representation and client-centric service. Our practice is built on transparency, personalized attention, and a dedication to achieving measurable results for every client we serve.
Services
Business Law
Real Property Law
Alcohol Beverage Law
Land Use Law
Entertainment Law
Estate Planning
Intellectual Property
Nonprofit Legal Services
Securities Law
Commercial Litigation
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Over 20 years of experience in wine industry legal matters
- Comprehensive services from business formation to asset sales
- Proven success in complex vineyard and winery transactions
- Active community leadership in Napa Valley nonprofits
- Personalized approach to client goals and challenges
Services
Business Law
Guiding businesses through entity formation, mergers, acquisitions, and dissolution with strategic legal counsel. Our practice covers securities offerings, equity investments, and corporate governance. We specialize in representing clients in the wine, hospitality, and creative industries.
Real Property Law
Handling complex real estate transactions including vineyard acquisitions, commercial leases, and land development. We resolve title disputes, sales tax appeals, and zoning issues for wineries, resorts, and mixed-use developments across Northern California.
Alcohol Beverage Law
Providing compliance guidance for wineries, breweries, and restaurants. Services include ABC license applications, TTB permits, labeling approvals, and contract negotiations for distributors and producers in California's alcohol beverage industry.
Land Use Law
Securing land use entitlements for wineries, hotels, and mixed-use developments. We collaborate with planners to navigate zoning regulations, environmental reviews, and entitlement processes in Napa and Sonoma Counties.
Entertainment Law
Representing clients in music, film, and digital arts sectors. Our services include contract drafting, intellectual property protection, and deal structuring for festivals, animation studios, and publishing entities.
People
Matt Eisenberg
Attorney at Law
Columbia and Temple Law graduate with 25+ years in Napa Valley legal practice. Specializes in wine industry law, land use, and entertainment law. Active in community leadership and nonprofit governance.
Questions
What industries does Matt Eisenberg specialize in?
Our practice focuses on wine and hospitality, real estate, entertainment, and business law with deep expertise in Napa Valley's unique regulatory environment.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Matt established his independent practice in 2008 after 10+ years at Dickenson Peatman & Fogarty, with continuous Napa Valley legal service since 1998.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Primarily Napa and Sonoma Counties, with transactional work extending across California and select national matters in creative industries.
Can you handle complex vineyard transactions?
Yes, we've structured over $100M in vineyard acquisitions, sales, and financing deals with specialized expertise in water rights and agricultural easements.
Do you work with entertainment industry clients?
Yes, we represent music festivals, animation studios, and digital content creators on contract negotiations and intellectual property protection.
What community involvement demonstrates your local commitment?
Founder of Playground Fantstico, former board member of Napa Parks Foundation, and active participant in local education and healthcare nonprofits since 1999.
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