Taubman Simpson Young & Sulentor

The Firm

Proudly Celebrating Our 118th Anniversary

The Firm

Taubman, Simpson, Young & Sulentor, a professional corporation, is a long-established law firm with offices in Long Beach, California. The firm was founded in 1891, when E.C. Denio became the first lawyer in Long Beach. Since that time, the firm has been providing the highest quality legal services from its downtown Long Beach offices.

Taubman, Simpson, Young & Sulentor recognizes that whether you are an individual requiring legal services, or a small to large-size business, you have special needs. As such, we have assembled a multi-disciplinary team of attorneys with expertise in varying areas of the law.

Taubman, Simpson, Young & Sulentor, and its attorneys, engage in a general, civil and trial practice. High quality legal services are provided in the areas of corporations, real estate law, taxation, business law, civil litigation, contracts law, collection, creditors’ rights, probate, estate planning, conservatorships, trusts, trust litigation, construction, eminent domain, employment law, Federal Civil Rights claims, Federal Maritime claims, oil and gas, and environmental law.

The firm’s corporate attorneys routinely act as general counsel for companies who elect to operate without in-house counsel or who use outside counsel to supplement in-house lawyers. In such capacity, the firm assists clients in maintaining corporate records, handling corporate finance and banking matters, acquiring real property, preparing commercial agreements, and providing general advice to clients with respect to conducting all aspects of commercial activities in California. The firm has broad experience in drafting and negotiating retail, office and industrial leases, representing both tenants and landlords. Taubman, Simpson, Young & Sulentor also assists clients in the acquisition and maintenance of domestic and international trademarks, including filing trademark applications and monitoring clients’ marks against infringing users.

Dedication To Superior Service: While our attorneys have a wide breadth of expertise, we share a dedication to excellence in legal representation and superior client service. We are proud of the abilities of our lawyers and staff, and in their commitment to working to assist clients, whether individuals or businesses, in achieving their goals and in solving their problems. You can be assured that we will listen to your concerns, provide practical advice, and keep you informed. We are committed to providing you with the expertise, attention and service you expect from attorneys to whom you have given your trust.

Certified As Preeminent Lawyers: The firm has a long-established Martindale-Hubbell "AV" rating. An "AV" rating is the highest rating achievable by a law firm. "A" signifies the highest level of legal ability, while "V" denotes "very high" adherence to the professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability and diligence. Taubman, Simpson, Young & Sulentor has also been recognized for its high professional legal standard and ethics by the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Only the most distinguished law firms are included in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

Credibility In The Courtroom: The firm’s credibility is enhanced by the integrity and professional demeanor of our attorneys. Taubman, Simpson, Young & Sulentor has a long history of representing clients in complex and multi-district litigation.

Reasonable Fees: The firm is committed to providing clients the desired result in the most direct and least complicated fashion. We recognize the value of effective and efficient legal representation. As a smaller firm, our reduced overhead allows us to offer exceptional legal services at hourly rates that are far lower than those charged by larger firms. When we undertake a matter for you, we advise you realistically about the work that will be required. We understand that cost is always an important consideration.

Honesty And Integrity: Our firm is built on the foundation that trust, honesty and integrity in the practice of law are indispensable. We vigorously apply these standards to every matter we handle.

Strong Community Ties: Taubman, Simpson, Young & Sulentor has been deeply involved in southern California since the firm incorporated the City of Long Beach in 1897. The firm has one of the most experienced and highly respected civil practices in the area. The firm’s long-established relationships and experience make it uniquely qualified to find solutions and create opportunities for its clients.

The firm counts as its clients many outstanding business leaders and companies in southern California. These include: Wells Fargo Bank Trust Department, Farmers and Merchants Trust Company, Loma Linda University, Aerocraft Heat Treating Co. Inc., A.L.L. Roofing & Building Materials, Inc., Ampam Parks Mechanical, Inc., Angus Petroleum Corporation, A.R. Lantz Co., Inc., Astro Aluminum Treating Co. Inc., California Technical Plating, Inc., Caltar, Inc., C.G., Inc., City of Long Beach - Special Counsel, Constar Plastics, Inc., D.C. Corporation and Construction Company, Empress Rehabilitation Center, Grosac, Inc., Killdee Scientific Glass Company, Inc., Mercado Latino, Inc., Grosac, Inc., Oil Operators Incorporated, Pacific Energy Resources, Inc., Peterson Spinning and Stamping, ITX Construction/Consultants, Inc., Plumber’s Warehouse, Renick Cadillac, Inc., Ruchti Bros., The Termo Company, L&B Pipe and Supply, DieCraft Corporation, South Coast Metal Finishing, and Thompson Gundrilling, Inc.

The firm also serves as local counsel for several out of state concerns, including Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange company.

Rooted in tradition, today the firm continues providing the highest quality legal services to its clients.