Legal Consulting

As part of your CAWG membership, you have access to an exclusive legal services benefit through Downey Brand LLP, one of California’s leading law firms and CAWG’s legal counsel.

As a CAWG member, you have exclusive access to free legal consultations through Downey Brand LLP, one of California’s top law firms and CAWG’s trusted legal counsel.

What’s Included?

Each regular grower member receives one complimentary 30-minute legal consultation per calendar quarter:

• Q1: Jan 1 – Mar 31
• Q2: Apr 1 – Jun 30
• Q3: Jul 1 – Sep 30
• Q4: Oct 1 – Dec 31

Downey Brand attorneys are available to assist with legal questions related to winegrape growing and agribusiness.

Tips for a Successful Consultation

• Have your business or member name ready.
• Be clear and concise with your legal questions.
• Prioritize your most important questions first.
• Avoid naming third parties to minimize conflicts of interest.

If your question involves another party, Downey Brand will conduct a conflict check, which may take a few hours; the attorney will follow up once complete.

How to Use Your Free Consultation

1. Call (916) 444-1000
2. Inform the receptionist you’re a CAWG member and would like to use your free consultation under the CAWG Legal Services Program.
3. A Downey Brand attorney will return your call, typically within 24 hours.

If your issue requires more than 30 minutes, you will be informed of any additional costs before work proceeds. You won’t be charged without your prior approval.