Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  Our attorneys work diligently to secure fair and equitable child support and spousal support agreements. We analyze financial situations, consider relevant factors, and pursue solutions that meet your financial needs.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Protecting the best interests of your children is our priority. We offer strategic advocacy in child custody and visitation matters, striving to create arrangements that foster a stable and nurturing environment for your children.
• Adoption
  For families seeking to formalize the bond between a stepparent and their stepchild, our attorneys offer expertise in stepparent adoptions. We navigate the legal steps involved, ensuring a seamless transition and the creation of a loving, legally recognized family unit.
• Premarital Agreement
  For those looking to proactively address financial and property matters before or during marriage, our attorneys can assist in the creation of legally binding prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, providing peace of mind and clarity.
• Spousal Support
  Represented a business owner in a dissolution action involving a multi-million dollar estate. Issues included disputes pertaining to several businesses, spousal support, and disputes related to the character (separate or community) of closely held businesses worth millions of dollars.
• Legal Separation
  Navigating the complexities of divorce or legal separation requires skillful legal guidance. Our attorneys are well-versed in Washington's family law statutes, ensuring that your rights and interests are protected throughout the process.
• Child Abuse
  Terri and her family returned to the Sacramento area in 2013, where she took a position with The Law Offices of Barbara Bender, practicing probate, estate planning and elder law. Later, Terri took a position as a Staff Attorney at the Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center, advocating for victims of elder and dependent adult abuse as well as child abuse.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Terri began her legal career as a Deputy District Attorney in Shasta County, California, where she spent 3 years gaining litigation experience, prosecuting numerous cases through jury trial. After her two sons were born, Terri entered into private practice with her husband, founding Popkes Law Office in Redding in 2005. There, Terri broadened her practice area to include criminal defense, administrative and family law.
• Restraining Order
  Our compassionate legal team is here to support individuals facing domestic violence issues. We help clients obtain protective orders and navigate legal avenues to ensure their safety and the safety of their loved ones.

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Keith also maintains a specialized practice in dental law, where he represents dentists in California on issues ranging from corporate formation, leasing, practice sales, succession planning, financing and equipment purchases. Because of the regulatory compliance required of dental professionals under the Dental Practices Act, this is a highly specialized area of Keith’s corporate practice. The key to Keith’s success is his understanding of the complex set of laws impacting dentists and their practices and working closely with other parties to a transaction to reach practical solutions to any transactional problem that may arise.
• Mergers and Acquisitions
  Keith’s clients largely consist of investors, developers, businesses, midstream operators and professional services (healthcare) providers with business interests in California, Nevada and Washington including commercial and residential real estate, financing, mergers and acquisitions (business transitions) and corporate entities. The key to Keith’s success is his understanding of available financing models, mergers and acquisitions, and business structures necessary to finance a transaction.
• Business Formation
  Lead counsel to multiple small business start-ups, involving entity selection, employment compliance and best practices in business formation.
• Business Disputes
  Are you looking for a respected law firm to handle legal issues for your corporation, C corporation, S Corporation, LLC or non-profit organization? At BPE Law, we focus on providing a wide range of business law services to our clients. Our mission is to provide our clients with efficient, cost-effective and high-quality legal services designed to meet their diverse needs.
• Business Transactions
  Represent Defendant in multi-national estate litigation involving estate settlement, fraudulent transfer of assets, complex business transactions and integration with ancillary proceedings arising in seven countries successfully negotiating a beneficial resolution to the matter
• Trade Secrets
• Antitrust

Employment Law

• Wrongful Termination
• Employment Discrimination
• Employment Contract
  Many business leaders overlook the importance of choosing a tailored employment contract or agreement and opt instead for generic employment agreements. However, it is essential that the contract your employees sign accurately reflects what is expected of them in your place of business. We can draft both standard employment contracts and specialized agreements for independent contractors.
• Employment Litigation
  It is imperative for anyone who has employees to contact an attorney familiar with these laws to review their current employment policies, manuals, and contracts to make sure they are in compliance, or to discuss employment-related decisions in an effort to avoid potentially disruptive labor and employment disputes.
• Severance Agreement

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  If you are searching for a capable real estate attorney, Northern CA, Northern NV and Central WA residents trust the team at BPE Law Group to help them with their real property needs. At BPE Law Group, we serve homeowners, buyers, sellers, investors, agents, brokers, managers, landlords, and tenants. Our experienced team can help you navigate real estate law issues and make wise property-related decisions.
• Construction Litigation
• Real Estate Transactions
  Whether you are an experienced investor or a first-time seller, you know that contract formation is an essential part of the real estate sales process. Without a solid contract, you leave yourself open to lawsuits. If you are buying property, having a solid contract ensures that you are protected throughout the purchasing process and that you have legal recourse in case the property you purchase has a serious defect that the seller did not disclose. Your BPE Law attorney can guide you through the process of contract formation whether you are selling or buying a property.
• Eminent Domain
• Easement
• Land Use and Zoning
  Melanie’s expertise in real estate law includes representing both buyers and sellers in the purchase and sale of commercial and residential properties, financing, as well as advising clients on land use and zoning matters.
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  Do you need professional legal assistance in order to settle a landlord-tenant dispute? At BPE Law, we have been providing for the real estate needs of clients since 1995. It is our mission to offer efficient, cost-effective service to every client.
• Property Damage

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  If a neighbor’s tree branches or roots encroach on your property, you should first seek informal resolution. Ask your neighbor to trim his own tree to keep it from encroaching into your property. If the neighbor refuses, you might put them on written notice that their tree is creating a dangerous condition and that if the tree causes any personal injury or property damage occurs to your property, your neighbor will be legally responsible to pay for all damages incurred. If they still refuse, you might consider legal action to abate the nuisance their tree is creating.
• Disability Discrimination

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Are you looking for a qualified law firm to assist you with your estate planning needs? BPE Law has been serving the residents of Northern CA, Northern NV and Central WA for over 15 years. We provide efficient and cost-effective estate planning services to each and every client.
• Wills
  In most states, individuals can choose from a variety of will and trust types when working to secure their estates. The type of document you choose will affect how your assets are distributed and when the document can be enforced by an executor and the courts. Your attorney will help you select the type of will or trust that is most suited to your situation.
• Trusts
  Do you need assistance setting up a trust or handling trust administration tasks? At BPE Law, we have helped individuals and families with their trust needs for nearly 20 years. It is our mission to offer you efficient and cost-effective services that meet your legal needs.
• Power of Attorney
  For your personal planning that’s a comprehensive estate plan, including a trust, will, powers of attorney for health care and finances which covers the disposition of your assets upon your death.
• Probate
  Are you looking for a qualified attorney to help you navigate the probate process? At BPE Law, we have the experience and expertise needed to guide you through this daunting process. Our mission is to provide efficient and cost-effective service to all of our clients.

Finance Law

• Foreclosure
  Are you an upside-down homeowner looking for legal help as you navigate today’s complex housing market? At BPE Law, we provide comprehensive support to homeowners who are facing foreclosure or who owe more on their homes than their homes are worth. Our experienced attorneys will guide you through this difficult time and help you make sense of your options.
• Tax Law
  Choosing a business structure – whether it be a sole proprietorship, partnership or professional corporation is one of the most important aspects of starting your practice. It affects future liability, protection of personal assets, succession and tax planning. The business and corporate attorneys at BPE Law understand the importance of not only properly establishing your business structure, but more importantly maintaining your business structure.