Business Details
Your Trusted Real Estate & Estate Planning Attorney in Woodland Hills
Caldwell Law is a client-focused legal practice specializing in commercial real estate transactions and estate planning/probate services. With over 15 years of experience in real estate law, our attorney represents national and local investors, developers, lenders, and high-net-worth families. Our practice combines big law firm expertise with personalized service, offering competitive rates and rapid turnaround times. We maintain deep expertise in California-specific real estate tax and estate planning nuances, supported by our background as former in-house counsel at Pepperdine University and Guitar Center, Inc.Our team holds multiple professional credentials including California real estate broker licensing and Certified Gift Planning Associate designation. We serve clients nationwide while maintaining strong local community ties through active participation in nonprofit organizations and housing initiatives.
Services
Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Estate Planning
Probate Services
Nonprofit Formation
Property Tax Planning
Lease Negotiations
Syndication Deals
Trust Administration
Affordable Housing
Corporate Governance
Highlights and features
- We offer comprehensive commercial real estate transaction services with nationwide reach
- Our team provides transparent fee structures at competitive market rates
- We deliver personalized legal strategies tailored to California's complex property laws
- Our attorney holds dual legal and real estate broker credentials
- We maintain active community involvement through housing and nonprofit initiatives
Services
Commercial Real Estate Transactions
We handle complex commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, and financing. Our services cover property tax reassessment exemptions, development entitlements, and lease negotiations. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of California's unique real estate regulations and tax implications.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include revocable trusts, wills, and advanced healthcare directives. We specialize in tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies for high-net-worth families, including charitable trusts and spousal lifetime access trusts. Our approach ensures compliance with California probate laws.
Probate Services
We guide clients through probate proceedings including letters testamentary, Heggstad petitions, and spousal property transfers. Our team provides trustee services and handles trust administration matters, ensuring smooth asset distribution according to legal requirements.
Nonprofit Formation
We assist in establishing nonprofit corporations and LLCs, handling corporate governance and compliance matters. Our services include fundraising consulting and real estate transaction support for tax-exempt organizations seeking to maximize charitable impact.
Property Tax Planning
Our tax planning services focus on minimizing reassessments and securing exemptions for commercial properties. We help clients navigate California's complex property tax regulations through strategic planning and representation before assessment appeals boards.
People
Thomas Caldwell
Attorney & Founder
Thomas Caldwell is a California-licensed attorney and real estate broker with 15+ years of experience in commercial real estate and estate planning. He previously served as in-house counsel at Pepperdine University and Guitar Center, Inc. Thomas holds a JD and MBA from Pepperdine University and a BA in Business Administration from University of Colorado Boulder.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
While based in California, we provide legal services nationwide for commercial real estate transactions and estate planning matters.
What practice areas do you specialize in?
We specialize in commercial real estate transactions, estate planning/probate, and nonprofit organization representation with particular expertise in California property tax regulations.
How are your fees structured?
We offer transparent fee structures at competitive rates, providing big law firm quality at half the typical hourly rate with faster turnaround times.
What makes you different from other firms?
Our unique combination of legal and real estate broker expertise, plus dual focus on real estate transactions and estate planning, provides comprehensive solutions for complex client needs.
Do you handle nationwide transactions?
Yes, we represent clients in commercial real estate deals and estate planning matters across the United States while maintaining local knowledge of California markets.
