Neumiller & Beardslee

Neumiller & Beardslee stands as one of the Central Valley’s longest-established law firms, serving businesses, individuals, and public agencies since 1903. The firm has earned a reputation for legal excellence through more than a century of ethical advocacy, strategic representation, and dependable counsel. From early roots in downtown Stockton to continued leadership across California, the law firm has consistently delivered practical, solution-oriented legal services while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

Neumiller & Beardslee traces its origins to Ashley & Neumiller, founded by Arthur H. Ashley and Charles L. Neumiller after Ashley’s service as San Joaquin County District Attorney. The firm played a meaningful role in historic regional developments, including litigation tied to the formation of the Caterpillar Tractor Company and efforts that helped bring the Western Pacific Railroad to Stockton. Over time, the firm became closely involved in major infrastructure and public works projects such as the New Melones Dam and the Altamont Corridor Express.

Neumiller & Beardslee brings deep experience across a broad range of practice areas, including civil litigation, probate and trust litigation, employment and labor law, municipal law, real estate law, land use and development, construction law, and public agency law. The firm also advises on agricultural law, environmental matters, homeowners' and commercial owners’ associations, business and commercial law, and common interest developments. Thorough preparation and subject-matter knowledge allow the law firm to address complex legal challenges with clarity and focus.

Neumiller & Beardslee is known for personalized legal solutions shaped by careful analysis and client priorities. The firm represents cities, public districts, transportation agencies, developers, nonprofit organizations, and private entities across a wide range of industries. Confidentiality, professionalism, and disciplined advocacy remain central to every engagement, ensuring legal strategies are aligned with long-term goals and practical outcomes.