Hanson Bridgett Expands its Real Estate + Environment Section With Addition of New Partner

Oct. 5, 2020 (Walnut Creek, CA) Hanson Bridgett is expanding its Real Estate + Environment Section with the addition of a new partner, Jim Eastman.

Eastman brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the real estate sector which includes acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, equity transactions, mortgage originations, secured and unsecured credit, high-yield and bond financing, mezzanine, loan workouts and restructures, and agricultural finance and development.

His skill set also includes a unique focus in California and Pacific Northwest winery and vineyard transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, finance, development of vineyards and wineries, lease and sublease development, and food and beverage distribution.

"We're proud to welcome Jim to Hanson Bridgett, and I'm personally thrilled to be working with him again. His impressive array of experience will increase the depth of our real estate transactional service offerings," said managing partner-elect, Kristina Lawson. "Jim is a terrific addition to our growing practice."

Eastman will be based out of the firm's Walnut Creek office.

"It is a pleasure to join Hanson Bridgett, a brilliant, leading, California-focused firm and to work alongside so many esteemed professionals who are now my colleagues," Eastman said. "Hanson Bridgett provides a great platform for a broad-based, sophisticated real estate practice, especially in today’s challenging environment."

About Hanson Bridgett LLP

Hanson Bridgett LLP is a full service AmLaw 200 law firm with more than 200 attorneys across California. Creating a diverse workforce by fostering an atmosphere of belonging and intentional support has been a priority at Hanson Bridgett since its founding in 1958. We are dedicated to creating an environment that provides opportunities for people with varied backgrounds, both for attorneys and administrative professionals. We are also committed to the communities where our employees live and work and consider it part of our professional obligation to serve justice by encouraging and supporting pro bono and social impact work.

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