Practice Overview

John F. Doyle practices in the firm’s Business & Tax and Real Estate Groups.  He assists his business clients with a broad range of commercial matters, including purchase and sale transactions of all types, equipment leases, technology licensing, vendor, supply and manufacturing agreements, and real estate leasing and construction.  John makes it his business to understand his clients’ businesses and to provide them with cost-effective solutions.  They appreciate his responsiveness and his holistic approach to handling their critical transactions.

Prior to Hoge Fenton in 2000 John practiced as a trial attorney for 9 years, experience that has proven invaluable in counseling his business clients.  He is among the core group of Tri-Valley based attorneys who launched the firm’s Pleasanton office in 2000.

Recent Representative Matters

• Ongoing representation of global GPS firm in connection with domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, and strategic joint ventures, including entity selection and formation; and technology transactions, including development, consulting, licensing, vendor supply/services, distribution, and purchase agreements.

• Representation of a regional developer in connection with a large San Joaquin Valley project involving a regional business park and adjacent residential component.  Includes coordination of approvals and satisfaction of related conditions with the county, local community services district, co-developers, other agencies, and purchasers; acting as developer’s primary counsel in interaction with governmental agencies and co-developers, including negotiation and drafting of development agreements, infrastructure cost-sharing agreements, infrastructure relocation agreement, reimbursement & acquisition agreement, and CC & Rs.
  

Professional Activities

John is a member of the Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and East Alameda County Bar Associations.  He also is an active member of the Real Property Section of the California State Bar.  He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Tri-Valley Business Council.  

Admissions

Admitted to practice law in all California Courts and in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.