Gregory Beam & Associates, Inc.         The needs of our clients are as diverse as the industrial and business base of California. We represent businesses of all sizes -- from the start-up "mom and pop" business to multi-national public corporations. Our clients include publicly and closely-held corporations, joint ventures, partner­ships, individuals, and estates and trusts. While our practice is generally focused in Southern California (from Santa Barbara to San Diego), our clients are located nationwide. For administrative and practical reasons, the firm's practice is generally divided into two departments - Business Transactional and Business Litigation. Within these general areas, attorneys specialize in such matters as general business litigation, corporate formation, real estate, contracts, mergers & acquisitions, labor, and many other areas. This diversification permits us to address the types of questions raised in virtually any business.