Our services generally pertain to one of three categories - litigation, transactions, or consulting. Generally, we provide these services in the fields of real estate, construction, business law, and estate planning.
Real Estate
We've represented clients in all facets of real estate matters. We've sued and defended both brokers and their clients - all with success. We've represented buyers, sellers, homeowners' associations, land owners, landlords, tenants, developers, lienholders and others in a wide array of transactions and disputes over rights in real property. Among these are:
- Acquisition of commercial investment property
- Devising framework of complex real estate investment business and preparation of all related documents (non-disclosure, non-circumvention agreement, option purchase agreement, sales contract, etc.)
- Disputes with property management companies
- Disputes with HOAs
- Disputes with co-owners of property
- Creation of contract among co-owners of investment properties
- Asserting the right to purchase a parcel of real property against a competing buyer
- Recapturing title to real estate lost through scam or fraud
- Drafting/negotiating commercial leases – for both tenants and landlords
- Asserting claims for damages against predatory brokers and lenders
- Asserting claims for a single commission sought by multiple real estate professionals
Construction
Having worked in construction for many years, we were afforded a head start when it came to practicing construction law. We've represented virtually every trade and have done so in a great number of matters. Whether you need help with litigation, transactions, or just some consulting, our experience in this field assures that we can handle your situation effectively. Some examples of our experience in construction-related matters follow.
- Preparation of contracts for licensed contractors
- Negotiation of contracts on behalf of general contractors, subcontractors, developers, architects, owners, etc.
- Assistance in obtaining license from California Contractors State License Board
- Assistance in transferring contractor’s license from one business form to another
- Litigation against general contractor who abandoned job (and against GC’s bond)
- Litigation against general contractor for substandard work (and against GC’s bond and insurance company)
- Preparation and recordation of mechanics liens
- Litigation to foreclose on mechanics liens
- Litigation against homeowners and contractors to collect fees on behalf of expert witness
Business
Above all else, we pride ourselves on our ability to act as trusted business partners to our clients. Whether you have questions about structuring or operating your business in its infancy or whether you are faced with complicated decisions affecting your successful and long-established organization, we have the range of experience you can rely on. Our best clients are successful Southern California businesses who rely on us to guide them through all aspects of their operations. Contact us to discuss using us as an outsourced version of in-house counsel.
- Consultation to determine type of business that best suits client’s needs
- Formation of corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership
- Preparation of agreements and other documents necessary to properly structure new or existing business
- Protection of intellectual property, trade secrets and other business assets
- Guidance necessary to transition ongoing business to operation as newly-formed entity
- Asset purchase agreements
- Consultation and negotiation related to purchase or sale of ongoing business
- Preparation of employment agreements and management contracts
- Litigation concerning disputed business profits
Estate Planning
It is startling how many people are without an estate plan. Don't think that you don't need an estate plan until you are worth several million dollars. A simple estate plan can save even a modest estate tens of thousands of dollars and it can reduce the stress and grief on loved ones who survive you. Contact us to discuss a plan that is right for your family.
- Wills
- Trusts (revocable and Irrevocable)
- Creation of disability panel
- Power of attorney for health care
- Power of attorney for care of minor children
- Creation of lifetime gifting plans to minimize estate taxes
- Trust funding