Our firm is committed to protecting your investment and income property, as well as your home. Our real estate attorneys are well-versed in a wide variety of commercial and residential real estate matters to provide you full-service representation for all your property needs. Real property is often the largest investment someone makes in securing their financial future. Our attorneys’ work around the clock to make sure your investment – your home – is protected and secure.
Purchase, Sale & Real Estate Transactions. We represent buyers and sellers with issues related to the purchase and sale of real estate. These services include:
- Commercial Purchase and Sale Agreements;
- Commercial Lease Review and Negotiations;
- Misrepresentations on purchase contracts;
- Failure to disclose disputes;
- Broker listing agreement issues;
- 1031 Exchanges;
- Drafting and negotiating Tenancy-in-Common and Co-Tenancy agreements;
- Option to purchase agreements; and
- Real estate development and construction contracts.
Commercial Properties. Commercial properties have a unique design and function. In addition to the applicable services listed above, our attorneys are experienced in drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements on behalf of both buyer and seller, and commercial leases. We also represent clients involved in commercial property litigation and managing commercial landlord / tenant disputes.

Ron Chauvel
Partner
About Ron
After practicing for a successful San Francisco financial district law firm for ten years, Ronald started his own practice in 1988. His primary practice areas include general business representation; entity formations, acquisitions and mergers; commercial real estate purchases, sales and leases; motor carrier, passenger bus, and logistics law; and estate planning and trust administration. He specializes in representing small to medium sized entities in various industries, including real estate, transportation and logistics, and start-up technology and commercial enterprises. Estate planning services are provided for business owners and their families.
Practice Areas
Bar Admissions
- California, 1978
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1981
Education
- Juris Doctor, University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, California
- Bachelor of Arts (Economics), University of California, Berkeley, California
- ron@chauvellaw.com
- 650-573-9500

April Glatt
Partner
About April
April is a seasoned litigator handling Employment, Real Estate and Business Law. Her expertise in Labor & Employment Law focuses on the employer-side from start-ups to medium size businesses to be California Labor compliant and minimize risk. April is experienced in compliance, legal counseling, business strategy & commercial lease negotiations, policy advising & litigation. April also advises employers in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including hiring, employment and on boarding documents and agreements, Handbooks, employee classification issues, reasonable accommodation and harassment advice to employee termination, and defending employers in all aspects of litigation with a proven ability to achieve results that work to support strategic objectives, values, culture and competitive edge of the organization. April is a strategic thinker and advocate who is focused on providing exceptional customer service while solving and preventing legal problems. April is a former prosecutor for the Assistant State's Attorney in Illinois and worked as a Staff Attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit in Illinois. She also worked for the San Diego District Attorney's Office and Bay Area Legal Aid. April is also an advocate for bone marrow donation volunteering for Be The Match and other community organizations on the Peninsula.Practice Areas
Speeches and Presentations
- "2020 California Employment Law Updates", San Mateo County Bar Association (Redwood City, CA; January 2020) (presenter)
- "California Employment Updates for Employers", Boston Private Bank & Trust (San Mateo, CA; February 2019) (presenter)
- "2019 California Employment Law Updates", San Mateo County Bar Association (Redwood City, CA; January 2019) (presenter)
- “Wage and Hour Discovery: Common Privacy Objections from Employers and Employees”, San Mateo County Bar Association (San Mateo, CA; October 2018) (presenter)
Awards & Honors
- Selected to 2019 Northern California Top Women Lawyers list. (Super Lawyers™)
- Selected to 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers list. (Super Lawyers™; 2019)
Bar Admissions
- California, 1996
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, 1997
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, 1996
- Illinois, 1997
Education
- Juris Doctor, University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California, 1996
- Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Los Angeles, California, 1992
- april@chauvellaw.com
- 650-573-9500

Derek Myers
Associate
About Derek
Derek practices civil litigation and administrative law. He specializes in individual and corporate legal matters. His background includes trial, civil and administrative hearings and deposition experience. Formerly a congressional staffer with Congressman Tom Lantos and a lobbyist, Derek has an in depth understanding of government agencies which allows him to advocate for clients. Derek focuses on practical solutions for his clients and prevention of legal problems.Practices
Bar Admissions
- California, 2010
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, 2010
Education
- Juris Doctor, Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California, 2009
- Bachelor of Arts (Legal Studies), University of California, Santa Cruz, California, 2001
- derek@chauvellaw.com
- 650-573-9500