About Us

The lawyers of Walter & Pistole have been practicing law since 1975.  The firm was founded in 1982 to provide specialized legal services to individuals and businesses throughout Northern California.  

The lawyers in our firm are actively involved in the communities in which they live.  Commitment to community is a principle we take seriously and use to guide our daily lives.  If our principles resonate with you, and should you find that our expertise and experience may assist you, please contact us.  

We welcome the opportunity to serve you.

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Our Clients

We serve as the city attorney for the cities of Martinez, Sonoma, and Novato, and formerly the cities of Cotati and Benicia.

Our firm takes pride in offering superior legal representation and advice concerning a wide spectrum of business and legal matters. 

Practice Areas

Our firm represents cities and public agency clients, including counties, special districts, and joint powers authorities in transactional and litigation matters relating to land use, planning, housing, labor, and general municipal law.  In addition, we have extensive experience in advising our public agency and private clients on development agreements, real estate, and business matters.  

Our firm also represents private clients in numerous business transactions, corporate matters, and real estate issues both transactional and litigated.  Estate planning and tax counseling have featured prominently in the advice and support we provide to our clients.