FIRM PROFILE

FIRM NEWS

BREAKFAST SEMINARS

OFFICE TOUR


ATTORNEYS


S. TIMOTHY BUYNAK

LANA J. CLARK

MARIA DESOUSA

MICHAEL S. FAUVER

JOY E. MARGOLIS

JAMES F. SCAFIDE


ALLIANCES

ADVISORIES


Santa Barbara Office
820 State Street, 4th Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

805.966.7000

Santa Ynez Valley Office
433 Alisal Road, Suite C
Solvang, CA 93463

805.688.8090


 
 

Basic Postulates

 

Trusted Advisors Proactive, Practical Practice Approach

High Knowledge and Skill Levels Active Work Style Partnering with Clients

Firmwide Teamwork Achieving Outstanding Results

 

  • Greater Santa Barbara Business Law Firm.  We target and service businesses and business persons in Santa Barbara County, within the practice areas of business, corporate and venture; employment; estate and tax planning; governmental relations; mergers and acquisitions; real estate and land use.  We choose who we represent.
  • Proactive, Knowledgeable, Efficient and Practical Practice Approach. We practice in a proactive manner, anticipating the next legal and strategic steps; our attorneys are knowledgeable and efficient; they regularly provide “on the spot” advice.  We understand the governmental and industry forces affecting our clients.  All timelines are easily met.
  • Trusted Advisors.  Each attorney fosters and focuses on a select group of clients that s/he enjoys, and with whom s/he maintains a close, respected and trusted relationship; we partner with our clients in forming and promoting engaging relationships; each one of our attorneys diligently follows our established client service protocols.
  • High Skill Level, Personally and Professionally.  Attorneys and staff possess a high level of skill, both on the personal and professional level; we have an ability to listen, understand and counsel clients; we possess the ability to provide quick analysis, strategic direction and capable leadership; we easily achieve outstanding results.
  • High Work Level; Balance in Life.  We have fun within our practice, our extended families and our community.  We enjoy working to achieve a professional, orderly life style, both internally and externally.
  • Givers and Team Players.  Each of us is a giver rather than a taker. No task is beneath us; we pitch in whenever necessary and at whatever task to ensure that deadlines and client expectations are met; we practice as a team in sharing, delegating and receiving work from others.

 

  • Organized, Sustainable Office Environment.  We value our planet and all that nature provides; we use organic materials and products whenever possible; we maintain a “green” office without clutter; our presentation and organization are important to us as they demonstrate our core practice values.