This real estate development and investment firm specializes in commercial properties throughout Southern California. The company owns and operates more than three million square feet of property in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernadion, San Diego and Ventura Counties. Areas of expertise of Charles Company include planning, rezoning, tenant solicitation, financing, construction and property management. All aspects of development are administered by Charles Company staff, and all projects are completely owned by the company's principals. The company has forged strong relationships with such financial institutions as Farmers and Merchants Bank, Bank of America, Century Bank and Bank of the West.