ABOUT US
Our Firm
Briscoe Prows Kao Ivester & Bazel LLP is a boutique law firm specializing in natural resources and environmental law. With over 120 years of combined experience, our firms partners have represented clients before the California Supreme Court, the United States Supreme Court, and the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague. We have advised a diverse range of clients, including the United Nations, sovereign nations like the Republic of Korea and Palau, multiple U.S. states, cities, and private entities. Rooted in a legacy of excellence, our firm is inspired by the memory of Louis F. Claiborne, one of the most distinguished Supreme Court lawyers of the twentieth century.
Law Practices
Our Areas of Expertise
Briscoe Prows Kao Ivester & Bazel LLP focuses exclusively on property-related law, offering deep expertise in HOA governance, environmental regulation, land use planning, title disputes, and complex litigation. Our attorneys bring clarity to complexity — delivering strategic counsel and strong representation across California’s most challenging legal landscapes.
Founded in 2005
Who We Are
With decades of combined experience, we’ve built a practice rooted in precision, integrity, and forward-thinking legal strategy.
About Our Firm
Briscoe Prows Kao Ivester & Bazel LLP is a San Francisco-based law firm focused exclusively on property law and litigation. We offer strategic counsel in HOA, environmental, land use, and real estate disputes.
Our History
Founded by respected leaders in California property law, our firm has decades of experience navigating complex legal matters across the state. We've earned a reputation for clarity, rigor, and results.
Our Vision
We aim to be the premier property law firm in California — known for deep expertise, collaborative client relationships, and a forward-thinking approach to every case.
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