BDG Law Group, A Professional Law Corporation

What BDG Law Group, A Professional Law Corporation does

BDG Law Group, A Professional Law Corporation is a full-service California law firm founded in 1983 and headquartered in Los Angeles. The firm operates through six offices across California (Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, Woodland Hills, Oxnard, Ontario, and San Jose) and serves public entities, private businesses, and individuals. Its eleven practice areas span Eminent Domain & Inverse Condemnation, Business Litigation, Employment Law, Environmental/Land Use & Development, Real Estate Litigation, Construction Law, Business Transactions, Estate Planning & Probate, Bankruptcy, Complex/Class Actions, and Attorney Fee Litigation. Marquee clients include LA Metro, Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Southern California Edison, and the Metropolitan Water District.

The firm is structured as a privately held professional law corporation controlled by the Bergman family (Gregory M., Brian J., Robert D., and Leah S. Bergman), with Michele M. Goldsmith as a named shareholder and 17 attorneys across partner/shareholder, of counsel, and associate roles. It generates revenue through professional-services fees — hourly billing, fixed fees, and contingency arrangements where applicable — with rates described as competitive but not publicly disclosed. The firm holds a 30-year membership in Mackrell International, a global network of independent law firms, and has been continuously recognized by Chambers Spotlight California Guide, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and the Los Angeles Business Journal. Per the firm, attorneys are licensed to practice law in California only.

Strategically, BDG has expanded its geographic footprint into Silicon Valley via a San Jose office in 2026, added senior lateral capacity in eminent domain (Lisa DeLorme from Southern California Edison), construction transactions (Kelly Cauvel as Head of the Construction Transactions Practice), and employment law (Sarah E. Hernandez), and launched a dedicated Attorney Fee Litigation practice. The firm maintains no disclosed external capital, no parent or holding-company structure, and no technology or AI product surface; its underlying technology posture is "N/A — professional law firm providing legal services rather than technology products."

Name

BDG Law Group, A Professional Law Corporation

Legal name

BDG Law Group, A Professional Law Corporation

Website

https://bdgfirm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Short description

BDG Law Group is a California-based full-service law firm founded in 1983, operating six offices statewide and serving public entities, private businesses, and individuals across eleven practice areas led by eminent domain, employment, construction, and business litigation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAAAI

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Legal Services

SECONDARYBPAHAAAK

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Legal Services

Keywords

• Eminent domain representation
• Business litigation services
• Construction law counsel
• Employment law representation
• Real estate legal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: BDG Law Group generates revenue through legal fees for professional services including litigation, transactions, and advisory work. The firm offers competitive rates and provides ongoing attorney education to maintain high-quality service. Revenue is generated through hourly billing, fixed fees for specific services, and contingency arrangements where applicable.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BDG Law Group is a full-service California law firm providing legal representation and counsel across eleven practice areas, including Eminent Domain & Inverse Condemnation, Business Litigation, Employment Law, Environmental/Land Use & Development, Real Estate Litigation, Construction Law, Business Transactions, Estate Planning & Probate, Bankruptcy, Complex/Class Actions, and Attorney Fee Litigation. The firm serves public agencies, municipalities, private businesses, and individuals throughout California from six office locations, with 24/7 availability and 40+ years of practice.

Product overview

BDG Law Group is a full-service law firm providing comprehensive legal services through eleven distinct practice areas. The firm operates as a unified legal services platform offering Eminent Domain & Inverse Condemnation, Business Litigation, Employment Law, Environmental/Land Use & Development, Real Estate Litigation, Construction Law, Business Transactions, Estate Planning & Probate, Bankruptcy, Complex/Class Actions, and Attorney Fee Litigation. These practice areas serve individuals, businesses, public agencies, and municipalities throughout California, with particular focus on litigation and transactional matters for public entities, schools, and transportation agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eminent Domain & Inverse Condemnation Legal representation for property acquisition for public projects, including full and partial takes, goodwill claims, and condemnation issues for both property owners and public entities.
• Business Litigation Comprehensive litigation services for businesses including contract disputes, partnership conflicts, intellectual property matters, and preventative risk analysis for public and private entities.
• Employment Law Workplace compliance and dispute resolution services for employers, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation claims, wrongful termination, and labor negotiations.
• Environmental, Land Use & Development Regulatory compliance and land planning services including CEQA, NEPA, zoning, environmental impact reports, permitting, and hazardous waste planning.
• Real Estate Litigation Resolution of property-related disputes including boundary issues, easement conflicts, title disputes, foreclosure actions, and commercial/residential landlord-tenant matters.
• Construction Law Project contracts and dispute management for public and private works including mechanic's liens, delay claims, breach of contract, payment bond claims, and prevailing wage disputes.
• Business Transactions Corporate counsel and business agreements including entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting, commercial real estate transactions, and financing.
• Estate Planning & Probate Asset protection and resolution of estate-related disputes including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate administration, and trust disputes.
• Bankruptcy Corporate reorganization and liquidation services including fraudulent conveyance, preference clawbacks, foreclosure proceedings, and out-of-court workouts.
• Complex/Class Actions Complex litigation defense for class actions, environmental and toxic torts, and mass torts with extensive expert coordination and case management.
• Attorney Fee Litigation Specialized litigation services for attorney fee disputes between clients, law firms, and policyholders including statutory fee-shifting cases and insurance coverage matters.
• Real Estate Transactions Transactional real estate services including commercial real estate transactions, contract drafting, and financing arrangements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully litigated and represented clients in diverse legal forums throughout California
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mackrell InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBDG Law Group is a member of Mackrell International, a global network of independent law firms. Member firms work together, sharing resources and knowledge to bring clients top-notch representation and counsel. The firm has participated in Mackrell International for 30 years and is involved in various practice group committees including Environmental Law and Labor and Employment.
• FindLaw (Internet Brands)minorOthersBDG Law Group partners with FindLaw, an Internet Brands business, for website services and online presence. The firm's website is hosted through FindLaw's platform, and the partnership provides marketing support and legal website solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nossaman LLP: California-based law firm with a nationally recognized eminent domain, infrastructure, and public-entity practice; closely comparable to BDG in core practice areas (eminent domain, inverse condemnation, construction, environmental/CEQA) and public agency client base.
• Best Best & Krieger LLP: California-based full-service firm with a deep public-entity, municipal law, real estate, and water law practice; mirrors BDG's emphasis on serving cities, counties, school districts, and special districts throughout California.
• Burke Williams & Sorensen LLP: Southern California public agency and municipal law firm serving cities, counties, and special districts with overlapping practice areas including eminent domain, real estate, employment, and construction.
• Aleshire & Wynder LLP: California-based firm exclusively serving public agencies with practice areas including real estate, eminent domain, construction, employment, and environmental law—directly comparable client and practice mix to BDG.
• Atkinson Andelson Loya Ruud & Romo: California-based full-service firm with a strong public-entity, school district, construction, and employment practice; comparable in size range, geographic footprint, and client mix (school districts, municipalities).
• Colantuoni Highsmith & Looney PC: California real estate and eminent domain boutique with practice areas directly overlapping BDG's inverse condemnation, real estate litigation, and CEQA work for public and private clients.
• Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP: California full-service firm with significant real estate, construction, eminent domain, and business litigation practices—closely comparable practice mix and California-only operating model.
• Woodruff Spradlin & Smart APC: California-based real estate and business law firm with notable eminent domain and inverse condemnation practice; comparable mid-size boutique positioning and Southern California presence.

Broad incumbents

• Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP: Larger California-based full-service firm with overlapping insurance, real estate, construction, and public-entity practices; broader portfolio but similar client and matter types in Southern California.
• Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP: Large national law firm with significant California presence handling commercial litigation, construction, real estate, and employment matters at scale; provides a scaled benchmark for the practice areas BDG competes in.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BDGLawFirm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bergman-dacey-goldsmith

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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