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A Remembrance of George Basye
Many of my best days as a lawyer were spent driving through the Sacramento Valley and north Delta with George Basye (always in his Volvo). As George neared his retirement, he wanted to ensure that I, as the successor to a number of his clients, understood the foundations of his client relationships. George seemingly knew...the latest

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For us, it is about supporting our clients to find the courage, strength, and will to pursue the results that matter most…to them. We should never be the central characters; rather, our clients are the heroes in their own stories. For over 90 years, Downey Brand has worked to understand the diverse industries, businesses, and needs of our clients, and has provided vision, counsel, and expertise to help them succeed. From offices in Sacramento, San Francisco, Stockton, and Reno, our law firm serves clients in business, litigation, and natural resources matters throughout California, northern Nevada and beyond.