What We Do

We’ve got you covered

JRG Attorneys at Law is a full-service law firm representing individuals and businesses on the Central Coast of California since 1998, We offer client-centered, results-oriented, knowledge-based legal guidance and representation in a broad range of matters. From our offices in Monterey, Salinas, and Hollister, and a virtual presence everywhere, we’ve got you covered.

Practice areas

Agriculture

As a full-service law firm with expertise in agriculture, business, litigation, and real estate, JRG Attorneys at Law’s AgriBusiness Team brings the depth and breadth of knowledge needed to support all aspects of AgriBusiness, the business of agriculture.

Business & Business Transactions

JRG’s team of business law attorneys at consists of founding partner Jeff Gilles, who has been a leading business, agriculture, and land use lawyer in the area since 1985; Ron Parravano, who has over 30 years of experience in transactional law; and Peter Brazil, a partner and member of our Transactional Department.

Cannabis & Hemp

Seated amongst the highly regarded and optimal growing regions of Monterey County, Hollister County, San Benito County, Santa Cruz County, and throughout California, JRG Attorneys at Law has utilized its agriculture business expertise to advise the Hemp & Cannabis Business industry as it moves from the mountains into the open valleys in California.

Civil Litigation & Arbitration

JRG Attorneys at Law offers skilled representation in civil litigation, arbitration, and mediation across California’s Central Coast region from offices in Salinas, Hollister, and Monterey.

Estate Planning

Led by Karin E. Richards, our experienced and dedicated estate planning attorneys and staff are prepared to assist you with putting your wishes into an estate plan tailored to meet your goals..

Family Law

If you are going through a divorce or facing similar family-related legal challenges, the JRG Family Advantage Group legal team is here to help you. As a well-established law firm locally based in Monterey County and San Benito County, we are familiar with the local court system, procedures and players.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual property law protects the rights of creators by allowing them to copyright, patent, or trademark their creative works. At JRG Attorneys at Law, we understand that these creative works are an important element of your business and your brand.

Labor & Employment

JRG Attorneys at Law’s labor and employment legal team provides guidance and practical advice to help employers navigate their way through State of California and federal regulations.

Land Use

Land use in California is inherently complex and challenging. Our land use team, led by Managing Partner Jason Retterer, has the experience, knowledge, and relationships to navigate the process, regulations and government on behalf of landowners and developers.

Landlord & Tenant

JRG Attorneys at Law’s Real Estate department specializes in landlord tenant law representing commercial and residential landlords/property owners and tenants. Both landlords and tenants have rights and responsibilities.

Personal Injury

At JRG Attorneys at Law, our primary goal is to maximize the recovery from and minimize the trauma of your accident. We are committed to giving a voice to those who otherwise would have no voice in the legal system, aggressively pursuing our clients’ right to fair compensation for the pain and suffering that was the result of the another party’s negligence.

Real Estate

JRG Attorneys at Law Real Estate law department is led by Peter Brazil, JRG’s principal real estate attorney, Jason Retterer, JRG’s managing partner and principal land use attorney, and Jeff Gilles, JRG’s founding partner with nearly four decades of business and real estate experience.

Departmental Profiles

Why Choose JRG

Results driven

Client centered

Knowledge based

Locally connected

Strategically minded

Community ties

Experience and Services

Business

Employment and labor
Intellectual property
Entity formations and dissolutions
Articles of incorporation/organization
Bylaws and operating agreements
Entity maintenance
Governance
Corporations
Stock purchases and transfers
Limited liability companies
Membership interest transfers
Partnerships
Reorganizations

Transactions

Mergers and acquisitions
Agreements and contracts
Escrows
Joint ventures

Peter D. Brazil

Partner

S. Craig Cox

Partner & Hollister Branch Manager

Jeffery R. Gilles

Founding Partner

Robert E. Rosenthal

Partner

Amy Walls Rodriguez

Associate Attorney

Ron Parravano

Of Counsel

Experience and Services

Trust and will preparation
Revocable living trusts
Special needs trusts
Spendthrift trusts
Trust administration
Probate administration
Healthcare directives
Power of attorney (financial/health)
Asset protection

Karin E. Richards

Attorney

Amy Walls Rodriguez

Associate Attorney

Ron Parravano

Of Counsel

Experience and Services

Adoption
Custody and visitation
Child support
Divorce/dissolution
Division and allocation of community property and assets
Domestic violence
Guardianship
Legal separation
Parentage
Protective and restraining orders
Spousal support

Kevin Li

Attorney

Experience and Services

Accessory dwelling units
Affordable housing
Cannabis/hemp
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Code enforcement
Entitlements
Historic preservation
Landlord – tenant
Litigation
Lot line adjustments
Vacation rentals
Water rights and agreements