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Located in Oakland, California and specializing in transactional law for licensed professionals, real estate, trade services, and small business owners.


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Brian Ripley is hands down the best business attorney in Oakland. Not only is he an expert in law, but he's also a genuinely kind and attentive person. Brian has expertly guided me through the formation of two corporations, and I’m already …


— Felicia Mares

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Brian Ripley has only ever treated me and my business in a timely, intelligent and extremely kind manner. His warmth and professionalism shine through in all things. This is the guy you want on your team!


— Noah Smith

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Brian and Andrea are outstanding! I highly recommend them and look forward to our next business transaction together. Thank you for your diligence and care.


— Summer MacCool

Brian is a master of his craft. You can rest assured that you are in good hands when you choose to work with him. The best in the biz for a reason.


— Taku Bauer

My company recently went through an entity change, and I couldn’t have asked for a better business attorney than Brian to guide us through the process. Along with Andrea, they made everything clear, easy to follow, and handled it all in a timely manner. I highly recommend Brian, you’ll be in great hands!


— Marisa Ramos

I just love Brian Ripley. He's been my business attorney for over 10 years now and I can't recommend him highly enough. Brian is very responsive, very knowledgable and also a nice person. He's helped me sell a business, start another business and everything in between. You'll be glad you called him.


— C. Finnegan

"Brian is great to work with! He's friendly, thorough, and very generous with his knowledge. He created a business contract for me that left me feeling very informed and well taken care of. Highly recommend!"


— Liz Dobbins 

Brian Ripley is hands down the best business attorney in Oakland. Not only is he an expert in law, but he's also a genuinely kind and attentive person. Brian has expertly guided me through the formation of two corporations, and I’m already …


— Felicia Mares

Brian Ripley has only ever treated me and my business in a timely, intelligent and extremely kind manner. His warmth and professionalism shine through in all things. This is the guy you want on your team!


— Noah Smith

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Brian A. Ripley is a Martindale-Hubbell AV-Rated transactional business and real estate attorney, located in Oakland, California

As a transactional lawyer, Brian A. Ripley’s focus is to help protect your personal assets in each stage of your business. We guide you through the complexities of business and real estate law, and provide clear strategies for risk management, asset protection, and long-term planning. As a firm that understands both sides of the legal equation, we strive to provide valuable insights into preventing problems before they arise, ensuring your business and personal assets are legally protected.

Brian specializes in business and transactional law for the following:


Licensed Professionals (Doctors, Lawyers, CPA's), Real Estate Professionals (Realtors, Property Managers, Real Estate Investors), Licensed Fiduciaries, Trade Services, Insurance Professionals, Buying and Selling Businesses, Small Business Owners, Business Coaches, Business Advisors, Restaurants and Caterers, Service Businesses, and Non-Profit Organizations.

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Legal Solutions For Every Business Stage

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Business Formation & Governance

Ensuring your business is set up to optimize risk management, liability protection and tax benefits.

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Asset & Stock Purchase Agreements

Crafting clear, enforceable agreements that protect your interests.

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Risk Management in Transactions

Managing legal risks that arise in business deals to minimize your exposure.

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Succession Planning

Securing the long-term success of your business through succession planning strategies that ensure your assets are protected.

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Contract Drafting & Review

Crafting clear, enforceable agreements that protect your interests.

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Business Formation & Governance

Ensuring your business is set up to optimize risk management, liability protection and tax benefits.

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Asset & Stock Purchase Agreements

Crafting clear, enforceable agreements that protect your interests.

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Brian A. Ripley

For Your Business & Real Estate Needs

Located in downtown Oakland, Brian Ripley has over 40 years counseling and representing business owners and real estate owners/investors in a broad variety of legal issues and matters, including corporate compliance and governance, buy-sell agreements, business policies and procedures, commercial leases, succession planning and “exit” strategies, risk assessment and management, and many more.


  • Business Entity Selection – LLC’s, Corporations & Partnerships
  • Corporate Compliance & Governance
  • Drafting And Review of Contracts & Other Legal Agreements
  • Business Succession Planning & Implementation
  • Business Policies & Procedures
  • Buy-Sell Agreements
  • Risk Assessment & Management
  • Liability Protection Strategies
  • Professional Corporations
  • Commercial Real Estate Issues


Business owners who are provided with clear information regarding the full range of available options, coupled with an understanding of how the law impacts their company, supported by proactive, strategic counseling, have the best chance of long-term success and profitability. If you’re looking for an experienced, accessible business lawyer in Oakland, schedule a consultation.

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By Brian A. Ripley April 23, 2025
As Benjamin Franklin famously said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
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Learn how we can lower your tax burden through the correct entity formation.
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We provide risk management planning and tools to prevent financial loss.
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Been in business with a partner and now looking to exit? We help you implement a plan to control what happens with your business.
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Secure, Grow, and Protect Your Business

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Paying too much in taxes.

Entity creation.

Brian has helped hundreds of businesses with entity formation.

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Worried about liability in the future and what risks may come

risk management planning and tools to prevent financial loss.

Brian has helped protect hundreds of business owners.

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Succession planning needs?

Been in business with a partner and now looking to exit

Implement a plan to control what happens with business.

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Need education and help

Questions and concerns about compliance, laws, risks as it applies specifically for their business.

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