Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Civil Law Attorney in Palo Cedro, CA
Founded in 1999, our firm builds upon decades of combined legal and industry experience. With a background in forestry and 25 years in the timber industry prior to practicing law, we offer unique insights into real property, timber, and environmental law matters. Our practice spans complex civil litigation including boundary disputes, construction defects, and contracts, alongside estate planning and probate services.We serve Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity, and Shasta Counties from our Palo Cedro office, maintaining active involvement in state forestry associations and land use policy. Our commitment to personalized legal solutions is grounded in practical experience and deep community connections.
Services
Real Estate Law
Forestry & Logging
Business Contracts
Estate Planning
Probate
Agricultural Law
Environmental Law
Land Use
Construction Defects
Civil Litigation
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Licensed in California state and federal courts including the Ninth Circuit
- 25 years of timber industry experience prior to legal practice
- Proven track record in complex civil litigation matters
- Former leadership roles in California Forestry Association and Licensed Forester's Association
- Personalized estate planning with comprehensive documentation
Services
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice handles property transactions, boundary disputes, and land use issues. We represent clients in easement negotiations, inverse condemnation cases, and development projects. With deep knowledge of Northern California's unique property landscape, we provide strategic legal guidance for residential and commercial real estate matters.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance health care directives. Our approach considers family dynamics and asset protection needs. We guide clients through complex estate structuring while ensuring compliance with California probate laws.
Forestry & Logging
Specializing in timber-related legal matters, we handle forestry regulations, environmental compliance, and logging disputes. Our practice includes defending against environmental violations and advising on sustainable forest management. We combine legal expertise with firsthand industry experience to protect clients' interests.
Business Contracts
We draft, review, and litigate business contracts for organizations and individuals. Our services cover transactional agreements, partnership arrangements, and dispute resolution. We focus on risk mitigation while supporting clients' commercial objectives through clear, enforceable contract language.
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation practice addresses construction defects, property partitions, and contract breaches. We represent clients in court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution. With extensive trial experience, we advocate for favorable outcomes in complex civil matters across Northern California.
People
Thomas M. Herman
Attorney
Licensed since 1989, Tom Herman combines legal expertise with 25 years in the timber industry. Former leadership roles in forestry associations complement his practice in real estate, environmental law, and estate planning. He has served Northern California communities since establishing his firm in 1999.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on civil law including real estate, forestry, business contracts, estate planning, probate, and environmental law matters across Northern California.
How does your forestry background benefit clients?
My 25 years in the timber industry provides practical insights into forestry regulations, land use conflicts, and environmental compliance issues that affect clients.
Do you handle estate planning for complex assets?
Yes, we create customized estate plans for diverse assets including wills, trusts, and advanced directives tailored to individual family situations.
What counties do you serve?
Our practice primarily serves Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity, and Shasta Counties from our Palo Cedro office location.
Can you assist with business contract disputes?
We handle contract drafting, negotiation, and litigation for businesses facing disputes or seeking proactive risk management solutions.
