Merrill J. Schwartz Joins Fitzgerald Abbott & Beardsley LLP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Andrea Vernetti
Fitzgerald Abbott & Beardsley LLP
510-419-2217
(Oakland, CA) February 25, 2008 - Fitzgerald Abbott & Beardsley LLP (FAB), one of Northern California's longest-standing multi-practice law firms, today announced that well-known Oakland attorney, Merrill J. Schwartz, has joined the firm. Mr. Schwartz is a member of the firm's Business & Corporate Transactions, Real Estate and Estates & Trusts Practice Groups.
Mr. Schwartz brings significant experience representing borrowers in real estate acquisitions, dispositions and financings to FAB. Mr. Schwartz represents commercial lessors and lessees in lease transactions involving office space, industrial and warehouse properties, retail stores and shopping centers. His business transactions experience includes formations of corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships, and structuring of business acquisitions and dispositions. Mr. Schwartz joins FAB from Oakland law firm, Stark, Wells, Rahl, Schwartz & Schieffer, LLP, which he co-founded forty-two years ago.
"The continued growth of our real estate, business and estates and trusts practice groups is a strategic focus of the firm," said Michael S. Ward, Managing Partner of Fitzgerald Abbott & Beardsley. "Merrill's diverse experience makes him the perfect addition to our current skill set."
At FAB, Mr. Schwartz will handle business and real estate transactions as well as serving the needs of the firm's estates and trusts clients. He resides in San Francisco with his wife, Linda.
About Fitzgerald Abbott & Beardsley LLP
Fitzgerald Abbott & Beardsley LLP ("FAB") is a multi-practice law firm providing legal solutions for clients throughout Northern California and nationally. Founded in 1883, the firm celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2008. Fitzgerald Abbott & Beardsley LLP is consistently recognized by clients, peers and the media as a leader in its field. Information on the firm is available at www.fablaw.com.