Located in Oakland, Calif., Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean is one of the oldest and largest law firms in the San Francisco Bay area. Founded in 1909, the firm serves clients from a variety of industries, including small start-ups, major corporations and public entities in transactional and litigation matters. Its practice areas include bankruptcy, environmental law, public agency, business, estate planning, green business, tax, eminent domain, land use, trust, probate, employment and litigation. The firm offers a variety of services, such as debtor and creditor agreements, liquidations, claims and motions, mergers, acquisitions, venture capitals, debt financing, ground leases and contracts and licenses. It offers services to clients of various industries, such as agriculture, banking, construction, hospitality, manufacturing, nonprofit organizations, real estate, restaurants, telecommunications and transportation.