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About Brewer Offord & Pedersen
Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP is a small law firm that practices real estate and lending law from an office at 2225 El Camino Real in Palo Alto. Some map listings show the address as "West El Camino Real", but the firm's own site uses 2225 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. The main number is 650-327-2900.
According to the firm, it started as a solo practice in 1995 and has grown to six attorneys and four staff. Peter N. Brewer is named on its site as the founding attorney. Simon Offord and Adam Pedersen, whose names complete the firm name, appear on its team list along with several other attorneys and staff. The firm calls itself a boutique and is a member of the International Network of Boutique Law Firms. It also runs a Northern California office at 1320 Yuba Street in Redding.
This page describes the firm as it presents itself. It is not legal advice. It does not describe or judge any case result. For advice on a specific property matter, speak with a licensed attorney.
Practice areas
The firm groups its work under real estate law and lending law. The areas it lists include:
- Boundary, fence and tree disputes between neighbors
- Easements, from driveways and utility lines to view and solar easements
- Partition actions among co-owners, including work as partition referees
- Homeowners association disputes, for owners and for HOA boards
- Deposit disputes and non-disclosure disputes after a sale
- Purchase and sale transactions, including for sale by owner deals
- Commercial real estate, such as leases and build-out terms
- Landlord and tenant matters, including unlawful detainers
- Foreclosure litigation, debt collection and creditor-side bankruptcy
- Representation of real estate agents and brokers
- Real estate mediation
The firm says most of its attorneys are licensed California real estate brokers. It also says several of them are licensed mediators.
Who the firm works with
The client list on the firm's site is broad within its one field. It names homeowners, buyers and sellers, investors, landlords and tenants, developers, lenders, mortgage brokers and real estate agents. Its attorneys take part in industry groups such as the Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS, the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS, the Building Owners and Managers Association and the Palo Alto and Santa Clara County bar associations.
The firm does not list family law, criminal defense or estate planning, so look elsewhere for those. Readers working through a home purchase may find our guides to Palo Alto real estate and housing and building permits and remodeling useful background before a first call with any lawyer.
Free resources the firm publishes
The firm keeps a resource library on its website. It includes a real estate law blog, e-books, newsletters, articles and infographics. Its blog post for fall 2025 covered new and updated forms for California real estate deals, dated October 20, 2025. The firm also lists webinars and speaking engagements. These are general information, not advice on your own situation.
Getting there and parking
The firm's directions tell drivers to approach from Park Boulevard and look for the Brewer Law sign on the building. From Highway 101, the firm suggests taking the Embarcadero Road and Oregon Expressway exit, staying on Oregon Expressway past the Alma Street underpass, following signs for the California Avenue business district, turning right on Sheridan Avenue and then left on Park Boulevard. From Interstate 280, it suggests Page Mill Road toward Palo Alto, then a left on Park Boulevard.
Parking needs some care here. The firm says not to park in the neighboring courthouse lots. Street parking is available on both sides of Park Boulevard. Two-hour parking is available diagonally across the street in City of Palo Alto Lot 6. Disabled parking is in the main lot under the building. Our Palo Alto parking guide explains how city lots and time limits work.
The California Avenue Caltrain station is about a third of a mile away, so the train is a practical option from San Francisco or San Jose. Cafes and lunch spots in the California Avenue district are a short walk away if you arrive early.
How to get in touch
Call 650-327-2900 or use the contact form on the firm's website, which asks for a brief description of the matter. Book a meeting ahead of time rather than walking in. The firm says it can meet clients by video conference. For the Redding office, the firm lists 530-588-9744. You can confirm any California attorney's license through the State Bar of California's public attorney search.
Location and getting there
Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP is at 2225 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, in the California Avenue area of Palo Alto. Our California Avenue guide covers what else is around.
The nearest train stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 0.3 miles away. That is roughly a 8 minute walk.
Parking: street spaces and city garages with posted limits (see parking in Palo Alto).
What is nearby
- Village Flower Shoppe, store, under 0.1 mi
- Palo Alto Shell, service business, under 0.1 mi
- New Mozart, school or studio, under 0.1 mi
- Social Salon, salon or spa, under 0.1 mi
- Jack in the Box, quick-service spot, under 0.1 mi
- College Terrace Library, 0.2 mi
- Peers Park, 0.4 mi
- Bowden Park, 0.4 mi
Other professional services nearby: Irvin, Abrahamson & Company (under 0.1 mi); Lee Aldinger Insurance (under 0.1 mi); Candice Kistner - State Farm (under 0.1 mi); WilmerHale (0.2 mi). Browse the full professional services list.
Before you go
- Most firms meet by appointment only. Call or email before visiting the office.
- Ask about fees, billing and what is included before you sign an engagement letter.
- Check professional licenses through the relevant California board, such as the State Bar or the Department of Real Estate.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against Official website; About the firm; Map and directions; Northern California office. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP in Palo Alto?
Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP is at 2225 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, in the California Avenue area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 0.3 miles away.
Where is Brewer Offord & Pedersen in Palo Alto?
The firm lists its office at 2225 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Its directions say to look for the Brewer Law sign on the building, which is reached from Park Boulevard. The main phone number is 650-327-2900.
What kind of law does Brewer Offord & Pedersen practice?
The firm describes itself as a boutique practicing in real estate and lending law. Its listed areas include boundary and easement disputes, partition actions, purchase and sale transactions, HOA disputes, landlord and tenant matters, foreclosure litigation and creditor-side bankruptcy.
Where should I park for Brewer Offord & Pedersen?
The firm says parking is not permitted in the courthouse lots. It points visitors to street parking on both sides of Park Boulevard and to two-hour parking in City of Palo Alto Lot 6, diagonally across the street. Disabled parking is in the main lot under the building.