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HOPE in SF – Hunters View Phase III, Delivering 118 Affordable Homes

Marcin Tokarzewski on May 14, 2026

The opening of Hunters View Phase III is a meaningful step forward in San Francisco’s continued commitment to affordable housing and a project that represents far more than new construction.

Delivering the final 118 new affordable homes near India Basin, the project reflects years of collaboration, vision, and dedication from an extraordinary group of partners focused on creating lasting community impact.

Lubin Olson is honored to represent the partnership consisting of The John Stewart Company, Devine & Gong, Inc., and Ridge Point Non-Profit Housing Corporation throughout this transformative development. Collaborating alongside community leaders, housing advocates, and project stakeholders, we witnessed firsthand the commitment and shared vision required to bring a project of this scale and impact to life.

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Ghirardelli Square – Advising the Purchaser of a Historic San Francisco Landmark

Marcin Tokarzewski on May 4, 2026

Lubin Olson is pleased to announce its role in connection with the acquisition of Ghirardelli Square, the iconic waterfront destination located near Fisherman’s Wharf.

Welcoming approximately 9 million visitors annually, Ghirardelli Square remains one of San Francisco’s most recognized and enduring destinations. The property comprises 12 interconnected historic brick buildings along the San Francisco Bay and features the namesake 19-foot illuminated Ghirardelli sign, a defining element of the City’s skyline since 1915.

Few properties in San Francisco carry comparable historical and cultural significance.

 

Lubin Olson LLP is recognized for the second year in the Chambers USA Spotlight California Guide in the Real Estate section

Marcin Tokarzewski on April 16, 2026

The recognition reflects the depth and versatility of Lubin Olson’s practice, including both its transactional and litigation capabilities. The firm’s attorneys are known for their practical, business-focused approach and their ability to guide clients through complex real estate transactions and disputes.

Chambers highlights, “Lubin Olson is well versed in providing counsel on both contentious and non-contentious real estate matters.”

View full recognition here: Lubin Olson, Real Estate | Chambers USA: Spotlight Profile

Kyle Withers, Ian Browning, and Gabriel Peixoto $83.25 Million Verdict Honored by Daily Journal

Marcin Tokarzewski on February 27, 2026

Daily Journal highlights attorneys Kyle Withers, Ian Browning, and Gabriel Peixoto on their $83.25 million jury verdict in Security National Guaranty Inc. v. Makhijani et al., which was recently honored as one of ten Top Verdicts by dollar amount in California.

Each year, Daily Journal recognizes California’s most significant jury verdicts through its Top Verdicts distinction, honoring attorneys who achieved outstanding results for their clients.

The annual list highlights cases that stand out for substantial awards, meaningful legal influence, notable defense victories, and important appellate outcomes, showcasing the verdicts that shaped the state’s legal landscape over the past year.

“We went to trial with a lean team—two attorneys most days. Three only occasionally—against eight to ten lawyers from two major firms on the other side every day. This verdict highlights Lubin Olson’s ability to compete at the highest levels through focus, preparation, and efficiency. Effective trial isn’t about overwhelming a courtroom with numbers; it’s about clarity, credibility, and execution. Smart, efficient trial teams can and do deliver exceptional results for our clients.”

Huge congratulations to our team for this well-deserved recognition!

Read full article here: Security National Guaranty Inc. v. Makhijani et al.

 

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Lubin Olson & Niewiadomski Welcomes Scott Smith and Marc Centor

Marcin Tokarzewski on January 13, 2026

We are pleased to welcome Scott C. Smith and Marc A. Centor, who bring valuable experience and insight to our firm.

Scott C. Smith joins the firm as of counsel in Lubin Olson’s Real Estate, Business, Finance & Workouts, and Construction service groups. He brings more than thirty years of experience advising clients on complex corporate, real estate, and tax matters. His background includes service as a law firm partner, in-house counsel, and general counsel, providing him with a practical and business-focused perspective. Scott has structured and closed hundreds of transactions involving equity, debt, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, private equity, and real estate, with deal sizes ranging from millions to billions of dollars. He has depth in the formation, operation, and exit of real estate partnerships and joint ventures. Scott holds a Juris Doctor, a Master of Laws in Taxation, and a Master of Arts in International Political Economy.

Marc A. Centor joins the firm as a partner in the Real Estate, Business, Finance & Workouts, and Construction service groups. His practice focuses on a broad range of real estate and corporate matters, including acquisitions and dispositions, office, industrial and retail leasing, financing, development, and easement negotiations. Marc regularly guides clients through all phases of transactions, from early strategic planning through due diligence, documentation, closing, and post-closing matters. He also advises on corporate formation, joint ventures, commercial operations, and regulatory compliance. Marc represents a diverse client base that includes developers, landlords and tenants, lenders and borrowers, renewable energy companies, landowners, nonprofit organizations, private equity firms, and public agencies. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute, SPUR, the Bar Association of San Francisco, and the California Lawyers Association, and has a long-standing commitment to pro bono service through BASF’s Community Organization Representation Project.

Their addition to our Firm strengthens our ability to provide thoughtful, practical guidance to our clients on complex legal matters.

 

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Lubin Olson Listed in the 32nd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

Marcin Tokarzewski on September 3, 2025

Lubin Olson & Niewiadomski is proud to be listed in Best Law Firms – the United States 2026 Edition
National Tier 3 Land Use and Zoning Law Real Estate Law
Metropolitan Tier 1 San Francisco Real Estate Law
Metropolitan Tier 3 San Francisco Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Land Use and Zoning Law

In addition, the firm has 7 lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and 2 lawyers recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® 2026 editions.  Congratulations to Elizabeth S. Anderson, recognized for her work in Real Estate Law; Mia S. Blackler, recognized for her work in Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law; Mark D. Lubin, recognized for his contributions to Real Estate Law; Paul J. Niewiadomski, recognized for his contributions to Real Estate Law; and Charles R. Olson, recognized for his work in Land Use and Zoning Law. Attorneys on the One’s to Watch list include Philip J. Sciranka for his work in Real Estate Litigation and Lorraine K. Madera for Real Estate Law.

Established in 1983, Best Lawyers® is one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. Inclusion in the guide is based entirely on peer reviews, which are collected primarily from surveys distributed to thousands of the nation’s top attorneys.

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13 Lubin Olson & Niewiadomski Attorneys Selected to the 2025 Super Lawyers List

Marcin Tokarzewski on August 1, 2025

Congratulations to Ellen A. Cirangle, Mark D. Lubin, Robert S. Miller, Gerald Murphy, Paul J. Niewiadomski, Charles R. Olson, Alex J. Pugh, Jon E. Sommer, and Kyle A. Withers for their inclusion in 2024 Super Lawyers®.  Congratulations for our Rising Stars, Craig Kisylia, Merra Kurubalan, Gabe A. Peixoto, and Victoria H. Phan.

Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers with a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The Super Lawyers® attorney selection process is peer-influenced and research-driven, selecting the top 5% of attorneys to the Super Lawyers® list each year.

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FinCEN Exempts BOI Reporting for US Entities

Marcin Tokarzewski on April 17, 2025

The landscape for compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has now become clear at least for now.  The Department of the Treasury’s FinCEN has issued a statement instructing that all entities created in the United States and their beneficial owners are exempt from the requirement to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN.  The exemption applies equally to persons who have previously reported BOI information and those that have not.  The change came by way of the publication of an interim rule that revised the definition of “reporting company” to mean only those entities that are formed under the law of a foreign country and that have registered to do business in any U.S. State or Tribal jurisdiction.  Until there is some modification of this rule, entities created in the United States have no requirement to report with respect to their beneficial owners, whether they are US persons or non-US persons.

The exemption does not, however, apply to existing companies formed outside of the United States.  Such existing foreign companies must report their beneficial ownership information by April 25, 2025.  Any foreign entity that becomes a reporting company after March 25, 2025, will need to file an initial report within 30 calendar days after it receives notice that it has been registered to do business in any state.  However, such foreign reporting companies are not required to provide any BOI information for US persons.

Please direct any questions regarding the CTA to our experienced corporate attorneys Randolph McCalla (rmccalla@lubinolson.com) and Audrey Baker (abaker@lubinolson.com).

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Lubin Olson Recognized in the First Chambers Spotlight California Guide

Marcin Tokarzewski on April 14, 2025

Lubin Olson is proud to announce that our firm has been named to the Real Estate section of the first Chambers USA Spotlight California 2025 Guide. The Firm was one of only three firms in the Bay Area to receive this honor.  Chambers has recognized the work of both our transactional and litigation departments.

As Chambers reports:  “Lubin Olson is well versed in providing counsel on both contentious and non-contentious real estate matters.”

For the full review and profile, visit https://chambers.com/department/lubin-olson-real-estate-usa-spotlight-120:11:9149:1:22984413