- Divorce
- Child Support
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Adoption
- Paternity
- Premarital Agreement
- Legal Separation
- Annulment
- Restraining Order
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and AcquisitionsMergers and acquisitions are a particular area of focus for our attorneys. We represent buyers and sellers in the sale and acquisition of businesses and business divisions, as well as business combinations, spin-offs and restructurings for clients of all sizes. We advise our clients to ensure all transactions comply with federal and state laws, and represent them in negotiations on the structure of the deal, perform due diligence and assist with the terms of the contract.
- Business DisputesBusiness disputes arise in many forms, and our lawyers handle a broad range of issues, including breach of contract, disputes over the terms and obligations under a contract, and adversities related to real estate and leasing contracts. Our clients depend on our skilled attorneys to assert their rights and protect their interest. While many business disputes can be resolved without litigation, our trial lawyers are prepared to expertly handle any matter through mediation, arbitration or trial.
- Limited Liability CompaniesWe advise our clients regarding the formation, operation, and governance of corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and proprietorships.
- Construction ContractsWe regularly assist our clients in purchase and sale transactions, construction, mezzanine and permanent financing, joint ventures, limited and general partnerships, limited liability companies, co-tenancy arrangements, development agreements, construction contracts, as well as hospitality matters. We handle leasing transactions on behalf of landlords and tenants including ground leases, retail, industrial, biotech, office and build-to-suit leases.
- Intellectual PropertyIntellectual property is a key asset of every business; a company’s unique brand hopes to convey the quality and reliability of its products and services to both existing and potential customers and users. The intellectual property landscape itself is ever-evolving, presenting new challenges and opportunities across the entire business spectrum. Global is now local, and all businesses in every geographic location are now affected by the evolution of the IP landscape. We handle state and federal trademark and service mark selection, use, and registration, and intellectual property protection and licensing.
- Unfair CompetitionConsumer class action litigation under various state laws, including under California Business & Professions Code §17200 (the “Unfair Competition Law”) and §17500 (False Advertising) and the California Consumer Legal Remedies Act
- Wrongful TerminationWe are experienced in conducting investigations on behalf of both private and public employers into claims of misclassification, wrongful termination, discipline, harassment, retaliation, discrimination and a wide range of other employment based claims, on both the state and federal level. The law requires that the employer investigates employee complaints of discrimination in the workplace. A quality and thorough investigation will protect the employer from disruptive workplace conflict, costly litigation and negative publicity.
- Employment LitigationRegardless of their size or industry, clients frequently need flexible, practical approaches to manage their employment relationships and to resolve employment disputes. We therefore strive to provide not only accurate but also practical advice, allowing our clients to achieve a healthy and productive relationship between employer and employee.
- Real Estate LitigationOur real estate practice includes a full and broad range of real estate matters for a diverse group of clients and encompasses all phases of real estate investment, financing (including workouts and restructurings), development (including mixed-use high rise development), ownership and operation.
- Construction LitigationWe assist general contractors, sub-contractors, design professionals and developers in all aspects of construction, including negotiation and drafting of construction contracts, advice regarding mechanic’s liens, stop notices, and bonding issues, licensing, insurance claims and coverage issues. Litigation on behalf of our construction clients includes both traditional court proceedings and contractually mandated arbitration.
- Land Use and ZoningOur real estate attorneys are active in assisting general business clients in facilities leasing and acquisition, land use and zoning matters, operational and property management issues, and all aspects of forming and operating common interest developments such as condominium projects and planned developments. Additionally our team has built specialized expertise in the representation of developers of projects financed by credit-enhanced municipal bonds, particularly multifamily housing bonds.
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesWhen both parties live up to their responsibilities, a commercial lease is a mutually beneficial agreement, but when one party fails to fulfill its obligations, the landlord’s bottom line can be severely affected. While California unlawful detainer proceedings provide expedited relief for commercial landlords seeking to evict a tenant, these summary proceedings require strict adherence to the numerous statutory requirements that comprise California landlord-tenant law. Our experienced landlord-tenant law attorneys are intimately familiar with the pitfalls associated with California landlord-tenant law.
- Estate PlanningOur team supports and represents individuals and business entities involved in the structuring of inbound and outbound transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and reorganization of entities as well as related cross-border tax, estate planning, and dispute resolution matters.
- WillsRepresent clients as either beneficiary or trustee in various matters related to Will contests, breaches of fiduciary duty, removal of trustees, appointment of trustees, accountings, trust modification and reformation issues, determination of heirship, financial elder abuse, and other contests based on allegations of lack of capacity and undue influence.
- TrustsOur trust and estate planning team represent clients with respect to both simple and complex estate planning matters, from drafting of simple wills and powers of attorney to more complex trust drafting, including but not limited to life insurance trusts, charitable remainder trusts, children/grandchildren’s trusts and special needs trusts. We also advise our clients with respect to estate tax, gift tax, and generation-skipping tax planning and resolution of tax controversies.
- Power of Attorney
- Tax LawAdditionally, we have significant experience in the representation of taxpayers before taxing authorities in connection with disputed tax issues. Our tax practice is closely integrated with our real estate, corporate/business and business litigation practices in order to provide the highest level of service to our clients.
- Debt CollectionOur team has extensive experience defending creditors, debt buyers and debt servicers against claims brought under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the California Rosenthal Act. Introduced by the Federal Trade Commission in 1978, the FDCPA governs debt collectors seeking to collect consumer debt. The Rosenthal Act, enacted the same timeframe as its federal counterpart, the FDCPA, contains many of the same collection agency obligations as the FDCPA and also extends to original creditors. Our experience helps clients navigate the complex nature of these lawsuits to achieve favorable results.