Moncrief & Hart is a full-service legal firm specializing in real estate, business, and agricultural law, serving clients throughout Monterey, San Benito, and San Luis Obispo Counties. Founded by Monterey County native Paul Moncrief and Paul Hart, the firm combines deep local insight with a progressive yet pragmatic approach to legal challenges.
The firm leverages its in-depth knowledge of current legal, political, and business issues to provide strategic counsel tailored to the unique needs of landowners, agricultural producers, businesses, and individuals. With a focus on transforming complex land, commercial, and regulatory matters into actionable solutions, Moncrief & Hart is dedicated to connecting land, law, and people.
Services Offered
- Real Estate Transactions
- Land Use and Zoning
- Building Permits and Permit Processing
- Boundary and Easement Disputes
- California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Compliance
- Subdivisions and Lot Line Adjustments
- Water Systems and Water Rights
- Williamson Act Matters
- Homeowner’s Associations
- Commercial and Residential Transactions
- Business Mergers and Acquisitions
- Corporate Finance
- Contracts
- Business Formations and Dissolutions
- Labor and Employment Matters
- Trademarks
- Leases
- Agricultural Law
- Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA)
- Grower Agreements
- Trade Secrets
- Food Safety and FDA Investigation Matters
- Estate Planning
- Trusts and Wills
- Powers of Attorney
- Health Care Directives
- Litigation and Arbitration
- Partition Actions
- Construction Disputes
- Employment Matters
- Trust and Estate Disputes
- Landlord/Tenant Disputes
- Creditor Representation
- Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
