
Erin K. Tenner, Business Attorney in Woodland Hills, California
Over 40 years of legal practice · focused on Business and Real Estate · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratGrayduffy Llp
Woodland Hills, CA
Practicing business in Woodland Hills since 1986.
- 40+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Erin K. Tenner is a partner based in Woodland Hills, CA. The practice focuses on Business and Real Estate. Erin has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Grayduffy Llp. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Woodland Hills, CA
- Experience
- over 40 years
- Known for
- Business · Real Estate
- Handles Business and Real Estate matters from Woodland Hills, CA.
- Over 40 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Erin K. Tenner: Erin K. Tenner is a partner based in Woodland Hills, CA. The practice focuses on Business and Real Estate. Erin has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Grayduffy Llp. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Erin K. Tenner
Erin concentrates on business and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Erin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Woodland Hills, California
Erin takes business matters in Woodland Hills, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Erin agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in Woodland Hills, California
Erin takes real estate matters in Woodland Hills, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Erin agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Erin K. Tenner — Over 40 years of California business experience
Erin K. Tenner is a partner based in Woodland Hills, CA. The practice focuses on Business and Real Estate. Erin has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Grayduffy Llp. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Erin K. Tenner, Partner with Gray•Duffy, LLP, has 30 years of experience handling a wide range of business matters, and has negotiated and drafted documents in transactions totaling hundreds of millions of dollars.
Her practice focuses on business transactions for privately owned businesses, including asset and stock sale and purchase agreements; commercial real property transactions and leases with deals ranging in price from less than $1 million to more than $50 million; shareholder, partnership and operating agreements; corporate, LLC and partnership formation, maintenance and dissolution; and mediation of business-related disputes. She is particularly experienced in representing automotive dealers, and has published the California Auto Dealer newsletter since 1996.
Ms. Tenner is a contributor to business and legal publications, including the Daily Journal, California Lawyer, and the Defender, the National Association of Dealer Counsel (NADC) newsletter.
She is a member of the California New Car Dealers’ Association and the NADC. She is a former Court Appointed Mediator for the Los Angeles and Ventura County Superior Courts.
Ms. Tenner earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Law School, where she served as an editor of the University of Detroit Law Review. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Michigan State University. She is admitted to practice law in California and is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
Working with Erin on a business matter
Erin K. Tenner, Partner with Gray•Duffy, LLP, has 30 years of experience handling a wide range of business matters, and has negotiated and drafted documents in transactions totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Her practice focuses on business transactions for privately owned businesses, including asset and stock sale and purchase agreements; commercial real property transactions and leases…
Clients Erin works with
Erin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and real estate matters in Woodland Hills and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Erin K. Tenner's legal education and bar admissions
University of Detroit School of Law
J.D. · 1985
Michigan State University
B.A. Business · 1982
Jurisdictions
Erin's state bar admissions
California
1986 · ACTIVE
Erin studied at J.D. in University of Detroit School of Law and B.A. Business in Michigan State University.
Law school and academic background
Erin completed J.D. in University of Detroit School of Law and B.A. Business in Michigan State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Erin runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Erin K. Tenner
Erin has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Erin's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of California, Los Angeles County Bar Association, California New Car Dealers' Association, and National Association of Dealer Counsel
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Locations
Erin K. Tenner's office in Woodland Hills
Erin's primary office is at 21700 Oxnard Street, Suite 1950, Woodland Hills, CA, 91436. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Erin K. Tenner — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Erin. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in Woodland Hills.
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How to hire Erin K. Tenner — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Erin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Erin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Erin's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Erin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Woodland Hills, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Erin
Erin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Erin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Erin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Erin K. Tenner
How much does it cost to hire Erin for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Erin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Erin offer a free consultation?
Erin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Erin's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Erin's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in California typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Erin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Erin take my case if I'm outside Woodland Hills?
Erin is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Erin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Erin?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Erin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Erin accepting new business clients right now?
Erin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Woodland Hills, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Erin handles business matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.
- Woodland Hills1,728 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
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