Practice Areas Overview

The attorneys at the Bakersfield law firm of Noriega & Associates, A Professional Law Corporation represent clients in a variety of practice areas, with a special emphasis on assisting businesses with their legal needs regarding entity formation and commercial transactions, and representation in civil litigation.

Commercial Transactions

Our business law practice can be of help in every type of transaction, from formation to merger or dissolution and everything in between.  We advise prospective business owners on what type of entity to form, such as a partnership, corporation, or limited liability company.  We further assist in establishing the legal status of the company and are available throughout its corporate life to provide legal advice and services regarding contracts and other transactions.

Our lawyers have particular expertise in oil and gas law and represent independent oil companies in transactions and litigation regarding ownership and protection of rights, conveyance and joint ownership of rights and leases, fractional interests, and other matters. Please see the oil and gas law page for further information on the firm's expertise in this area.

Civil Litigation

Our civil litigation practice handles all types of business and commercial disputes that arise in the course of business, including:

• Contract disputes
• Employment matters
• Purchase, lease or sale of equipment
• Business ownership disputes
• Business dissolution
• Real Estate and construction
• Oil and Gas leases and interests

Our experience in civil litigation also enables us to handle personal injury cases capably and efficiently, including products liability and wrongful death cases, premises liability, and other torts.  We have experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in civil cases, which gives us special insight when preparing a case for trial or negotiating a settlement.

Local Counsel and other Matters

For the benefit of our clients, we maintain the knowledge, resources, and capability to assist them in other legal matters that arise in their personal and professional lives, such as estate planning and bankruptcy. 

We also devote a significant portion of our practice to serving as local counsel to out-of-town counsel from other parts of the state or other jurisdictions.  For attorneys appearing pro hac vice who need to associate with a local attorney as counsel of record, our firm has well-established strong reputation in the legal community.  We are familiar with the attorneys, judges and local rules in Kern County and courts in surrounding areas in Southern California; in fact, the firm's founder is a well-respected former Superior Court Judge.  Our reputation coupled with our extensive trial experience makes us a popular choice for attorneys seeking co-counsel in the area.

Regardless of the size or nature of a client's business, Noriega & Associates is dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation in an efficient and cost-effective manner.  Contact Noriega & Associates for a consultation.