F. Gregory Pyke, Real Estate Attorney in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA
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F. Gregory Pyke is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Real Estate.
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- San Diego, CALIFORNIA
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- Real Estate
- Handles Real Estate matters from San Diego, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026).
About F. Gregory Pyke: F. Gregory Pyke is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Real Estate.
Areas of practice
F.'s practice areas in San Diego
F. concentrates on real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case F. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Real Estate cases in San Diego, California
F. takes real estate matters in San Diego, 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 F. agrees to represent you.
Biography
F. Gregory Pyke, real estate attorney serving San Diego
F. Gregory Pyke is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Real Estate. F. works from San Diego, California and takes on real estate matters across the region.
Greg Pyke is a partner in HFM’s Corporate and Securities Law and Real Estate Law practice groups.
Mr. Pyke is highly experienced in the structuring and operations of businesses in a variety of industries and sectors. His clients include manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, retail and service businesses. He also represents real estate developers and owners, as well as commercial borrowers and lenders.
Additionally, Mr. Pyke is very familiar with high-tech and bio-tech startups, including the venture capital issues they face. He often advises on entity formation, business and real estate matters, and large commercial transactions, including financing. He also has extensive experience representing nonprofit organizations and assisting them in formation, obtaining tax-exempt status, and ongoing management and operations issues.
Mr. Pyke frequently serves as an expert witness providing testimony on business, real estate, and legal ethics issues. He is also a popular speaker on subjects of interest to the real estate, securities, and business sectors. For seven years, he chaired the annual California Continuing Education of the Bar program entitled “Recent Developments in Business Practice.” Serving as Chair of HFM’s Transactional Practice Attorney group, he oversees and monitors the non-litigation specialty areas of the firm: corporate and securities, health care, real estate, tax, estate planning and administration, immigration, and intellectual property law.
Throughout his career, Mr. Pyke has been recognized by various organizations and agencies who rate lawyers as an outstanding attorney. In March 2018, he was again named a top lawyer by San Diego Magazine in the areas of Corporate and Real Estate Transactional Law.
Mr. Pyke has devoted considerable time to various charitable organizations. He has also provided pro bono legal services to charitable organizations, most recently aiding the Ronald McDonald House Charities in connection with the development and construction of a new house on the campus of Children’s Hospital in San Diego.
F.'s approach to real estate cases
Greg Pyke is a partner in HFM’s Corporate and Securities Law and Real Estate Law practice groups. Mr. Pyke is highly experienced in the structuring and operations of businesses in a variety of industries and sectors. His clients include manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, retail and service businesses. He also represents real estate developers and owners, as well as commercial borrowers and…
The kind of cases F. takes
F. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for real estate matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where F. studied and practices
University of Utah
J.D. · 1979
F. studied at J.D. in University of Utah.
Law school and academic background
F. completed J.D. in University of Utah. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice F. runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
F.'s legal honors and published work
F. has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026).
Locations
F. Gregory Pyke's office in San Diego
F.'s primary office is at 401 West A Street, Suite 2600, San Diego, California, 92101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire F. Gregory Pyke — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new real estate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with F. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
F. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain F.'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; F. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a real estate attorney in San Diego, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many real estate 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 F.
F. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in real estate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every real estate 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. F. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
F.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many real estate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about F. Gregory Pyke
How much does it cost to hire F. for a real estate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. F. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does F. offer a free consultation?
F. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain F.'s office. Some real estate attorneys offer free consults — check F.'s current terms during booking.
How long do real estate cases in California typically take?
Simple real estate 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. F. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can F. take my case if I'm outside San Diego?
F. 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 — F. 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 F.?
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. F. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is F. accepting new real estate clients right now?
F.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Real Estate attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
F. handles real estate matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified real estate attorneys in that community.
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 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
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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