Formation & governance
LLCs, corporations, operating agreements, ownership, compliance, and succession.
Business · Real Estate · Employment
Clarity for what comes next.
Business, real estate, and employment counsel for San Diego and California.
Explore our workWhat brings you here?
2026Selected to Super Lawyers
Rising Stars 5.0Google rating
from public reviews
Rising Stars 5.0Google rating
from public reviews
SDSan Diego based
California focused
California focused
01 / Our standard
Sophisticated counsel. Clear direction.
Business judgment, legal precision, and litigation readiness—without unnecessary complexity.
02 / Capabilities
Business law. Focused.
Contracts & transactions
Drafting, review, negotiation, purchases, sales, and commercial agreements.
Business litigation
Contract, ownership, fraud, fiduciary-duty, and commercial disputes.
Commercial real estate
Leases, acquisitions, sales, construction, development, and property disputes.
Outside general counsel
Responsive, ongoing guidance for owners and leadership teams.
Employment law — both sides
Counsel for employers, employees, and executives.
03 / Employment law
The workplace—from both sides.
Perspective that sharpens our advice and advocacy.
For employers
Make the right employment decision.
- Employment agreements and policies
- Discipline, leave, and separation strategy
- Wage-and-hour and compliance guidance
- Pre-dispute advice and claims defense
For employees & executives
When work crosses the line.
- Wrongful termination and retaliation
- Discrimination and workplace harassment
- Unpaid wages, overtime, and commissions
- Severance and separation agreements
04 / The firm
Experienced counsel. Direct access.
Founder & Principal Attorney
Marwan M. Sanoufi
Marwan counsels businesses, employers, employees, and executives across transactions, disputes, real estate, and workplace matters. His advice is direct, commercial, and litigation-informed.
- Recognition
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars · 2026
- Bar admission
- California · No. 332717
- Languages
- English · Arabic · Spanish
Of Counsel
Jonathan J. Choi
Jonathan advises businesses on corporate and real estate matters and litigates complex civil disputes across California. His style is pragmatic, clear, and actionable.
- Focus
- Business · Real Estate · Civil Litigation
- Bar admission
- California · No. 325454
- Education
- University of San Diego School of Law · UC San Diego
01“Professional, knowledgeable, and easy to communicate with.”
Google review
02“Responsive, and provides excellent service.”
Google review
03“Always reachable, attentive, and willing to go the extra mile.”
Google review
06 / What happens next
Three clear steps.
- 1
Tell us what happened.
Share the issue and any immediate deadline.
- 2
We assess fit.
We review conflicts, scope, and case fit.
- 3
Know the next step.
If we are the right fit, we define the path forward.
07 / Consultation
Call now—or send us the essentials.
Choose the path that works for you.
Call the firm now(619) 648-2358
Email the firminfo@sdbusinessfirm.com
San Diego office9565 Waples St., Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92121
San Diego, CA 92121