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]
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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
Law Alert – Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Obligations Reinstated
In the latest turn of the ongoing litigation related to the Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA"), reporting obligations are once again in effect. Click here to read more.
Law Alert – Appellate Court Ruling Restores Nationwide Injunction of Corporate Transparency Act
Over the last two weeks, we have reported on the roller coaster of judicial activity related to the Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA"). Click here to read more.
Events
Barbara Kautz to Speaks About the “Builder’s Remedy Update” at the California Land Use Law Conference
06/02/2025When: June 2, 2025 - June 3, 2025 Where: San Francisco, CA What: Builder’s Remedy Update
Dianne Jackson McLean and Rye Murphy to Speak at the Real Property Law Retreat & Women in Leasing Law Symposium
03/08/2025When: Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 3:15pm - 4:15pm Where: The 2025 Real Property Law Retreat & Women in Leasing Law Symposium. What: Ethics Hot Topics. This panel will discuss current issues on ethics. Topics will include conflicts of interest and advance...
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.