Real Estate Manager

Matthew L. Kabak, Esq. *** Main St. Unit *J San Francisco, CA 94105

C: 415-***-**** E: abiifv@r.postjobfree.com

Commercial Attorney

Highly accomplished, attorney with comprehensive experience leveraging

academic background, hands-on expertise, analytical, and problem solving

skills to provide business and legal advisory services to clients. Skilled

at drafting and reviewing complex legal documents and leading negotiations

to facilitate successful transactions. Cultivated and managed enduring

relationships with clients through effective strategy development, client

advocacy, and commitment to excellence. Adept at collaborating with diverse

groups to achieve results. Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Core Competencies

Contract Formation & Negotiation ( Client Advisory ( Legal Research &

Interpretation ( Diverse Business Transactions ( Interdisciplinary

Collaboration ( Commercial Litigation ( Relationship Cultivation &

Management ( Strategic Planning & Execution ( Complex Problem Solving (

Interpersonal Communication & Presentation Skills

Highlights of Relevant Experience

o Restructured entity and negotiated partnership, non-disclosure, and

confidentiality agreements for an advertising agency.

o Represented a private lender as plaintiff in a breach of contract claim

to receive repayment of a loan made for the purchase of real estate.

o Developed a strategy for an entrepreneur to commercialize valuable

copyright material, which generated a new revenue stream. Drafted and

prepared a copyright license agreement and worked with franchise

lawyers to maintain compliance with state and federal franchise laws.

o Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated commercial real estate transactions

such as lease, purchase, sale, and operating agreements.

o Conducted due diligence on client identity, Know Your Customer (KYC)

forms, source of wealth, business relationships and financial

transactions for a large U.S. bank. Analyzed data, documented findings,

and completed audit to confirm compliance with new regulations under

the U.S. Patriot Act as a consultant at AML Specialists.

o Represented U.S. subsidiary of a Dutch company in a merger of assets.

Drafted and prepared biotechnology collaboration and exclusive

distribution agreements and corporate merger documents, board and

shareholder resolutions, state filings, shareholder buy / sell

agreement, and senior executive compensation agreement.

o Advocated for a local business suing a national telecommunications

company for breach of good faith and fair dealing in connection with

negotiations for a letter of intent to assume a commercial sublease

agreement. Drafted complaint and replied to plaintiff's demurrer;

client received a favorable settlement.

o Prepared and filed 20 trademark applications as an associate at Farber

& Co.; drafted opinion letters, consent agreements, trademark

assignments, and managed opposition proceedings before the Trademark

Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) for a client in the advertising industry.

Professional Experience

KABAK LAW GROUP, San Francisco, CA 2005-Present

Founder / Principal Attorney

Developed a law practice of 140 clients focused on business, intellectual

property (IP), and real estate matters. Advised businesses, property

owners, and landlords on legal transactions and disputes; initiated and

defended lawsuits and drafted and argued winning motions in state and

federal court on trademark, business, breach of contract, escrow disputes,

and commercial and residential unlawful detainer actions. Prepared

contracts, documentation, and agreements related to purchase and sale

transactions, long-term commercial leases, operating agreements, promissory

notes, security agreements, confidentiality, NDA, independent contractor,

and trademark and copyright license agreements. Represented landlords in

residential unlawful detainer actions; successfully obtained court

judgments in favor of landlords for possession of the property, unpaid rent

and attorneys' fees and costs. Formed 25 LLCs and corporations and

registered 30 federal trademarks.

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Founder / Principal Attorney, KABAK LAW GROUP, Continued

. Advised a software developer on joint ownership rights and the

formation of a corporation to commercialize product.

. Filed legal arguments and evidence to support distinctiveness of

trademarks that were previously denied by the United States Patent and

Trademark Office (USPTO); successfully awarded registration.

. Represented a tenant in a commercial unlawful detainer action; awarded

immediate right of possession.

. Defended a real estate broker against a breach of contract claim,

demurrer to complaint was sustained and all claims were dismissed.

. Obtained sole ownership of a building for property manager to resolve

a dispute concerning multiple foreign entities and the co-ownership of

a multi-unit residential apartment building.

. Advised a group of residential real estate developers; attended city

planning commission hearings and worked with architects to ensure

mixed use development satisfied city regulations.

. Formed LLCs for a client's residential real estate portfolio; prepared

grant deeds and transfer documents.

AML SPECIALISTS, LLC, Los Angeles / San Francisco, CA 2004-2005

Consultant

Examined entities, individuals, and transactions for money laundering,

terrorist financing, and other financial crimes in accordance with Office

of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) reporting requirements and the

U.S. Patriot Act.

MCGLASHAN & SARRAIL, PC, San Mateo, CA 2004

Business Law Associate

Managed business transactions, entity formations, and selected real estate

matters for a small firm. Developed a strategy and prepared documents for a

property tax reassessment appeal.

FARBER & COMPANY ATTORNEYS, LLP, San Francisco, CA 2002-2004

Associate

Supported two senior partners; contributed to high-profile and newsworthy

cases, including state and federal commercial litigation, business

transactions, and trademark cases. Conducted legal research and drafted

memoranda, demands for settlement, motions, and pleadings in state and

federal courts. Managed discovery, appeared in court, delivered oral

arguments, participated in mediations, and attended settlement conferences.

Drafted and prepared stock transfer agreements, asset purchase agreements,

joint-advertising and trademark licensing agreements, executive

separations, letters of intent, state filings for business entity

formations, and corporate resolutions.

. Represented a professional athlete in a federal claim against his

business manager / agent for fraudulent activities. Drafted complaint

and motions, liaised with a forensic accountant, conducted legal

research, and participated in depositions, resulting in a favorable

settlement for the plaintiff.

. Represented multiple investors in a mediation against a broker for

breach of fiduciary duty and the broker/dealer for negligent

supervision; clients were awarded $210,000.

. Acquired three new clients, generating $100,000 in revenue.

Additional Positions: Contract Attorney, INHOUSE IP COUNSEL & Peninsula IP

Group (2000-2002)

Education

Juris Doctor - tulane university, New Orleans, LA

Bachelor of Arts in Politics-Environmental Studies - Whitman college, Walla

Walla, WA

Professional Credentials

Professional Affiliations: Member, Bay Area Wealth Builders Association,

2010 Member, San Francisco Apartment Association, 2010 Member, Bay Area

Investors Educational Services, 2010 Member, Bar Association of San

Francisco, 2005-Present Co-Founder, Lawyer's Networking Group, 2006 -

Present Member, Bay Area Business Advisor's Consortium, 2007-2008

Bar Admission: Member, State Bar of California, 2001

License: Real Estate Broker, California Department of Real Estate, 2010

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