Allison Cecchini Erggelet, Esq.
Ace California Law
Allison Cecchini Erggelet, Esq.
I am a real estate lawyer with offices in Brentwood and Oakland, offering a broad spectrum of legal services catering to homeowners, HOAs, and individuals in the real estate field throughout Alameda County and the Bay Area.
My areas of expertise encompass real estate law, homeowners association (HOA) law, predatory lending, and other intricate property-related legal issues citizens without specialized knowledge of regulations and laws about California and local ordinances throughout the Golden State.
I have a 95% success rate in obtaining TROs to halt foreclosure proceedings and extensive success in other areas of real estate law.
Through precise legal guidance and strong representation, I am committed to safeguarding my clients’ rights and interests, navigating the complexities of today’s legal environment.
Bio
Upon completing law school, Allison launched her career in law as a plaintiff-side litigator in state and federal court. Her early professional years were spent advocating for victims of unjust foreclosures and predatory lending practices, and she was engaged in litigation against some of the world’s largest banks. These cases often involved significant violations of the Homeowners Bill of Rights (HBOR), the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), and Regulation Z.
Following her work in litigation, she transitioned into the realm of Real Estate law. In this capacity, she has provided counsel to clients on a range of issues, such as purchase and sale transactions, commercial leasing, land use disputes, and various forms of real estate litigation. These matters often entail complex legal issues like breach of contract, unlawful detainer, construction defect, HOA litigation, boundary disputes, and zoning disputes.
To enhance her understanding and proficiency in environmental law, she is currently enrolled in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Practice Program at UC San Diego. This program provides a comprehensive understanding of one of California’s most substantial environmental laws and further equips her to serve her clients in all aspects of real estate law. She is also a member of the Alameda County Bar Associates Real Estate Committee.
Personal
Allison is a mother to two daughters, aged 2 and 5, and actively engages in open water swimming and triathlons. In collaboration with her spouse, she assists in the operations of their family’s 40-acre organic, regenerative stone fruit and vegetable farm during weekends. This tradition, which originates from Contra Costa County, extends back four generations and over a hundred years. Her legal expertise lies in real estate law, a field where she applies the same diligence and dedication. When not working on legal matters or farming, she engages with the Oakland community, often biking with her daughters around Lake Merritt and frequenting local art exhibits and museums. Despite her work and personal commitments, she makes it a priority to visit her parents weekly and observe Shabbat with her family. Her diverse responsibilities reflect her commitment to her family, sustainable living, and her pursuit to provide dependable legal advice in real estate law.
Practice Area
Affiliations
- California Women Lawyers
- California Council of Land Trusts
- Legal Access Alameda
- Community Alliance with Family Farmers
- Contra Costa County Farm Bureau
Admissions
- California Bar Association
- United States District Court, Central District of California
- United States District Court, Northern District of California
- United States District Court, Eastern District of California
Education
CEQA Practice Program, 2023
UC San Diego
Juris Doctor, 2020
Humphreys University Drivon School of Law
B.A., Elementary & Special Education, 2010
University of Florida
Articles and Presentations
Panel Presenter, Farmland for Farmers Forever:
Agricultural Conservation and the Future of Farming (Eco Farm Conference, 2019)
Panel Presenter, Impact of SALC Agricultural Easements on California Agricultural Land
(CalCAN California Climate & Agriculture Network, 2018)
Presenter, Organic Farmer Training & Community Building
(The Modern Acre, 2018)
Author, First Generation Farmers: Developing a Beginning Farmer Incubator to Teach Strategies for Farming on the Urban-Edge
(USDA- BFRDP, 2017)
Presenter, Creating Passion for Supporting Future Farmers
(foodtank, 2017)
Program: Neighbor Law: Navigating Property Boundaries, Community Regulations, and Dispute Resolution
Sponsors: ACBA, Legal Access Alameda & Real Estate Section
Date: 11/16/2023
