Althea Kippes

Althea T. Kippes is an attorney, gerontologist, and real estate broker. As an experienced plaintiff’s trial lawyer and federal court litigator, Ms. Kippes successfully litigated a number of high-profile cases in both state and federal court. Ms. Kippes presently focuses her practice on estate planning and real estate matters.

After obtaining a Master’s degree in Gerontology, Ms. Kippes focused her practice on meeting the unique real estate needs of older adults and their families. As a Gerontologist, Certified Senior Advisor®, Seniors Real Estate Specialist®, and a certified Administrator for California Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly, Ms. Kippes understands the legal and real estate challenges facing older adults and creates comprehensive solutions. As a full-service real estate broker, she provides a higher level of service to her clients.

Given Ms. Kippes’s experience with senior housing options, she assists her clients in identifying appropriate retirement communities and reviewing continuing care agreements. She explains complex contract provisions so that her clients can understand their options and rights. By focusing on the legal aspects of the real estate transaction, she negotiates the best terms for her clients and helps them avoid liability.

Ms. Kippes is also a professor and teaches a variety of legal and business courses at various colleges, universities, and law schools. She also frequently speaks before legal, real estate, and business associations. She has served as editor of Plaintiff Magazine, and her articles have been published in various national and state periodicals. Ms. Kippes has also been featured on local, state, national, and international media, including CNN, the BBC, Good Morning America, and All Things Considered.

Ms. Kippes graduated from the Haas School of Business at the University of California at Berkeley. She earned her law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law and holds a Master’s degree in Gerontology from San Francisco State University.