Attorney and Real Estate Broker
Christopher E. Delaplane is the principal attorney and founder of Delaplane Law Group, APC. A Southern California native, Chris brings both legal and real estate brokerage experience to his work for property owners, buyers, sellers, brokers, agents, and businesses.
Background
Chris earned his real estate license while attending California Lutheran University and obtained his broker’s license before entering Pepperdine University School of Law. While in law school, he operated a real estate brokerage and served on the staff of the National Association of Administrative Law Judges Journal. He earned his law degree and was admitted to the California Bar in 2007.
Experience
Chris began his legal career with Carlson Law Group, where his work included real estate broker and agent defense, professional negligence claims, transaction disputes, and landlord–tenant matters. He also drafted and reviewed real estate and business documents and advised real estate professionals through an errors and omissions risk management program.
He founded his own practice in 2015. His work includes purchase and sale disputes, nondisclosure claims, broker and agent representation, commercial leases, boundary and easement disputes, partition and accounting matters, and business and partnership litigation. He has represented plaintiffs and defendants in court, mediation, and arbitration.
Outside the Office
Chris enjoys time with family and friends, golf, and youth sports. His community involvement has included service with Simi Youth Baseball.
Awards and Recognition
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2027
- Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2018–2021
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated — recognition dating to 2015.
These recognitions concern Christopher E. Delaplane individually. Ratings and past results do not guarantee the outcome of a particular matter.
Christopher Delaplane
PRINCIPAL ATTORNEY & FOUNDER