With more than 25 years' experience in real estate, corporate and tax law, Mr. Book brings expertise from a unique combination of disciplines to the clients he serves. In addition to handling major real estate and business transactions, Mr. Book acts as general counsel for a number of the firm's business clients. His broad exposure to a variety of different businesses allows him to deal effectively with structuring transactions involving multiple parties and complex legal issues. Additionally, his experience serving on the Board of Directors of a major manufacturing company enables him to bring a pragmatic business approach to his clients' transactions.

Special Expertise

• Large and complex real estate transactions

Academic Credentials

• J.D., Stanford University, Moot Court Board Member
• B.A., magna cum laude, Pomona College, Phi Beta Kappa

Professional Affiliations

• State Bar of California

Civic Affiliations

• Peninsula Policy Partnership, Board Director
• Samceda (formerly San Mateo County Economic Development Association), Member and Former Chair
• Town of Hillsborough, City Attorney
• Governmental Research Foundation, Former President
• Hillsborough Schools Foundation, Former President
• Peninsula Stanford Club, Former President
• San Mateo Historical Association, Former President