Supporting California’s Housing Needs
We are one of the leading affordable housing and community economic development law firms in California. Since the firm’s inception in 1971, we have partnered with our clients to develop innovative strategies to adapt to the ever-changing legal landscape. From our offices in the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles and San Diego, we help public agencies, developers and nonprofits fill California’s housing needs. [MORE]
[Goldfarb & Lipman Stands in Solidarity with the AAPI Community]
Celebrating Our 50th!
Since 1971, our team of attorneys has served public entities, nonprofits, and private sector clients to accomplish positive community impact through affordable housing and community economic development.
Meet Our Team
Diversity is a core value at Goldfarb & Lipman, one that we celebrate and cultivate. The variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives our attorneys and staff bring to the firm produces a creative and dynamic legal team and promotes a commitment to our clients and the populations they serve.
Celebrating Our 50th!
Since 1971, our team of attorneys has served public entities, nonprofits, and private sector clients to accomplish positive community impact through affordable housing and community economic development.
Meet Our Team
Diversity is a core value at Goldfarb & Lipman, one that we celebrate and cultivate. The variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives our attorneys and staff bring to the firm produces a creative and dynamic legal team and promotes a commitment to our clients and the populations they serve.
The Latest at Goldfarb & Lipman
Latest News
Barbara Kautz to Speak at the California Association of Councils of Government
10/27/2025When: October 27, 2005 Where: May Lee Auditorium| 651 Bannon St., Sacramento CA What: California Housing Law and Policy Update For more information, click here.
2026 Summer Associate Program
Do you want to use your lawyering skills to serve the public interest in a private practice setting? Click here to read more.
Events
Barbara Kautz to Speak at the California Association of Councils of Government
10/27/2025When: October 27, 2005 Where: May Lee Auditorium| 651 Bannon St., Sacramento CA What: California Housing Law and Policy Update For more information, click here.
2026 Summer Associate Program
Do you want to use your lawyering skills to serve the public interest in a private practice setting? Click here to read more.
Our Mission
Goldfarb & Lipman LLP is a collaborative and inclusive law firm that supports our public, nonprofit, and private clients to accomplish positive community impact through affordable housing and community economic development. We strive for a respectful and collegial work environment and find meaning and purpose in our clients’ commitment to create equitable and empowered communities.