California Administrative Law Judge for 15 years
California Attorney since 1992
California Real Estate Broker since 2002
Master's in Environmental Law
Master's in Biology

Court Referee

Expert Witness

Educational Speaker/Presenter

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Timothy O'Hara currently maintains his private legal practice and commercial property brokerage in Pismo Beach, California.  He is also “of counsel” with Marvin Firestone, M.D., J.D. & Associates in San Mateo. 

 

Tim has maintained a private practice for 33 years and a brokerage for 23 years.  He maintained his private practice in a limited capacity while serving on the California State Board of Parole Hearings as an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), supervisor, and appointee of the Governor for 16 of those years.

 

Timothy O’Hara specializes in shepherding clients through business sales and purchases with a focus on medical/dental practices.  He provides a full service to his clients that includes much more than representation while selling or purchasing a business and/or real estate.  He is versed in the nuances of transitioning clients into or out of their business.  He is there for all aspects of the transition, including finding, negotiating, and completing purchase/lease agreements for the real estate and/or business.  If the client needs a business structure such as an LLC, corporation, or partnership, he can create what is needed. He provides full-service support for business transitions - from start to finish.  While he is there from start to finish, often he is only needed for parts in the middle, such as negotiating the terms and mapping the procedural requirements to buy into/out of a partnership or corporation.  He’s represented all aspects of professional career transitions and is happy to engage in whatever capacity required.

 

Tim graduated from California State University Fresno with a Master's of Arts in Biology in 1989. He then went on to obtain a Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego in 1992 and a Master's in Environmental Law from Vermont Law School in 1994. Mr. O’Hara is also a Licensed California Real Estate Broker and is well-versed in California Real Estate Law.  He has functioned as an expert witness.  He is known for his thorough approach to transactional work and aggressive trial work.

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Recent Speaking Engagements: 

• American Society of Anesthesiologists' 2025 Annual Meeting on          Contract Law

• ​California Academy of Attorneys for Health Care Professionals 2025 Fall Conference on Professional Practice Transitions

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Professional Affiliations:

• United States Supreme Court Bar

• Federal Court of Claims

• United States District Court Eastern Division

• California Bar Association

• California Association of Business Brokers

• International Business Broker Association

• California Realtor Association

• National Realtor Association​