CASWELL BELL & HILLISON LLP
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA

Paul C. Franco

Partner

Paul C. Franco was born on September 10, 1969, in Torrance, California. He has lived in Fresno nearly his entire life. After graduating from Clovis West High School, Paul attended California State University, Fresno, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Paul later attended San Joaquin College of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor degree. In 1999, Paul was admitted to practice law in the State of California and the United States District Court - Eastern District of California. He is a member of the State Bar of California and the Fresno County Bar Association.

Paul’s practice consists of litigation and transactions in the areas of business law, real estate, estate planning and decedents estates.  Paul represents a wide variety of businesses, including farmers, manufacturers, construction companies, physicians, mortgage companies and real estate firms.  Paul is experienced in the forming, dissolving and merging of business entities, such as corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies.  Paul also represents businesses in a wide area of internal matters, including partner and shareholder disputes and succession planning.  Paul’s business background and experience allow him to identify and avoid potential legal pitfalls for his clients. 

Paul has an extensive real estate practice that includes real estate sales transactions and litigation, lease transactions and disputes, foreclosure avoidance, loan modifications, landlord/tenant actions, partition and quiet title actions, construction defect and the representation of real estate brokers and agents.  Paul is the attorney for the Fresno Association of Realtors.     

Wills, trusts and probate round out Paul’s practice.  From small to large sized estates, he is experienced in helping his clients avoid probate and estate tax issues.  Paul’s decedent estate practice includes probate and trust administration, as well as litigation in both areas.

 As an alumnus of Fresno State, and a member of the Bulldog Foundation, Paul enjoys attending Fresno State football games with his family.

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