
Gardner Law Offices
Specializing in Corporate, Commercial and Real Estate Matters
PRACTICE AREAS
GLO specializes in complex corporate, commercial and real estate matters. Clients working with GLO span a diverse range of industries, including, technology, life sciences, venture capital, real estate development, financial services, community banking, industrial manufacturing, consumer goods, international trade, professional and consulting services, and nonprofit foundations.
CORPORATE LAW
REAL ESTATE
GLO represents public and private companies in mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing transactions, joint ventures and strategic partnerships, and corporate control and governance matters. His corporate law practice emphasizes technology start-up ventures, emerging growth companies, and mature operating enterprises, as well as several Fortune 500 companies. He serves as general counsel to many closely-held businesses, providing both strategic guidance and general advice to the companies and their board of directors.
GLO advises private and institutional real estate developers, builders and lenders in real estate acquisitions, investments and joint ventures. He regularly counsels institutional property managers and commercial tenants, and negotiates and documents retail, commercial and industrial property leases.
COMMERCIAL LAW
GLO negotiates commercial agreements and arrangements, including joint ventures, strategic alliances, development, licensing, supply, distributorship, marketing, consulting, and other contract matters.
ABOUT US
GLO specializes in complex corporate, commercial and real estate matters. Clients working with GLO span a diverse range of industries, including, technology, life sciences, venture capital, real estate development, financial services, community banking, industrial manufacturing, consumer goods, international trade, professional and consulting services, and nonprofit foundations.
Prior to practicing law, John was a consultant to the Organization of American States regarding international trade issues, in particular international joint ventures. He also advised Latin American businesses regarding import-export and marketing.
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OUR ATTORNEYS

John Gardner
MANAGING PARTNER
Tel: 925-788-5282 john@gardnerlaws.com

ESTEFANIA VELEZ
Administrative Assistant
Tel: 925-788-0593

STEPHANIE NELSON-PATEL
ATTORNEY
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Tel: 217-918-0311
