- GuardianshipThe Litigation Law Group’s estate planning practice provides advice and representation to individuals and families in the worlds of estate planning, business succession, estate administration, probate, conservatorship and guardianship issues, including...
- Restraining OrderIn the event foreclosure is imminent, or the Lender refuses to stop foreclosure, our office will file legal papers (motions for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction) to stop said foreclosure.
- Corporate LawAs experienced corporate attorneys who understand business issues, we help clients at all phases of the business life cycle - from formation and raising of capital, through initial public offering, and on to subsequent merger and acquisition activity, day-to-day corporate governance issues and domestic and international expansion. We become strategic partners with our clients to help them find solutions for their business objectives and we take pride in becoming a problem solving and problem avoiding law firm. We focus on results.
- Mergers and AcquisitionsLitigation can often consume up to 40 percent of corporate legal budgets. Ineffectual litigation means companies have less to spend on strategic initiatives such as research and development or mergers and acquisitions. Our experienced litigators combine dispute resolution skills with industry and local knowledge to ensure your legal strategies directly support your business goals.
- Business Formation
- Business DisputesOutline of these rules for your review. This summary was approved on July 8, 2008, by the Business Law Section of the State Bar of California. I am a former president of the Trial Lawyers Association and Trustee of the Bar Association and I have 20 years of experience in obtaining expedited justice for individual and corporate clients.
- Business TransactionsWith an upsurge in competitive corporate transactions, companies must continually position themselves to access markets and technology, improve margins and reduce their exposure to risk. Our Corporate group advises many of the domestic and international companies on mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, public and private equity and debt offerings, venture capital and private equity investments, reorganizations, business formations, commercial transactions, and other transactional matters. We also advise on securities compliance, corporate governance, and executive compensation.
- Limited Liability CompaniesEstate planning, with regards to both the tax and non-tax concerns, including all aspects of implementation such as living trusts, life insurance trusts and wills, and the preparation of ancillary documents, such as deeds, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and pre-marital and post-marital agreements
- Construction Contracts
- Trade SecretsOther issues — Internet and domain name issues, media and advertising law, packaging, labeling, regulatory requirements, trade secret protection and related data protection.
- Intellectual PropertyInformation technology disputes - We deal with all kinds of disputes relating to IT use, involving privacy, security, e-commerce and online communications, systems agreements and negotiations, intellectual property issues, and more.
- Unfair CompetitionAdvising on rights in trade names, trade dress, passing-off, unfair competition, and unregistered trademark rights acquired through use
- Wrongful TerminationLabor and employment litigation - We defend or prosecute claims of wrongful discharge, discrimination, harassment, unfair employment practices, and “whistle-blower” actions. We also represent clients in the prosecution or defense of labor or union-related issues such as grievance arbitrations or any type of adversarial proceeding including litigation that involves multiple plaintiffs.
- Employment ContractRisk analysis - We analyze, make recommendations and work on strengthening our clients’ rights in securitizations, loan and security interests and their enforceability, shareholders’ and employment agreements, equipment and property leases, distribution and franchise agreements and other critical relationships
- Employment Litigation
- Sexual HarassmentWorkplace issues and policies - We help implement, monitor and enforce policies dealing with sexual harassment, discrimination, drug and alcohol testing, employee privacy and family and medical leave.
- Real Estate LitigationReal Estate litigation - We represent buyers and sellers of commercial and residential real estate in varying disputes with brokers, banks, mortgage banks, mortgage brokers or other parties to the transaction.
- Construction Litigation
- Real Estate TransactionsReal estate finance — Lenders and borrowers depend on us when financing real estate transactions, negotiating loan portfolio sales, workouts, and modifications. We work with lenders and clients and negotiate and handle all aspects of commercial and residential mortgages.
- Eminent Domain
- Land Use and ZoningAdministrative/public law and regulatory disputes - We represent private companies, government institutions, and non-government organizations in regulatory disputes involving administrative and public law matters, including regulations on building, land use, planning and zoning.
- Estate PlanningThe Litigation Law Group approach to estate planning is to combine estate planning and probate or trust administrative experience with the way businesses and families interact during a person’s lifetime, as well as after a person’s death. The Litigation Law Group combines expertise in business and estate planning and the overall skills of the Firm in corporate, litigation and real estate to provide a broad base of support to the Firm’s estate planning practice.
- WillsWhen complex issues need to be resolved in court, our skilled litigation attorneys help assure our clients that their interests are well-represented. The group represents clients when disputes come up regarding the administration of trusts and estates, such as distribution of estate or trust assets, validity of gifts, trust validity, no-contest clauses, breach of trustee fiduciary duties, will and trust contests, statutory disqualification, characterization of property, apportionment of estate taxes, and other issues.
- TrustsThe probate and trust administration practice At the Litigation Law Group offers a full range of post mortem tax planning and administration services. Our broad expertise in all areas of the law to provide the best representation possible for fiduciaries and beneficiaries in administering and effectuating estate plans. Our attorneys listen closely to our clients and always strive to be sensitive to their needs and concerns.
- Power of AttorneyEntering into an agreement to assist the homeowner in arranging for the homeowner, the release of surplus funds prior to 65 days after the Trustee’s Sale is conducted whether the agreement involves direct payment, assignment, deed, power of attorney, or assignment of claim from a homeowner to the Foreclosure Consultant or any person designated by the Foreclosure Consultant.
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
- ForeclosureThank you for agreeing to be our strategic partner in our efforts to bring an affordable solution to homeowners in California and throughout the United States. These homeowners are currently in urgent need of high quality professional services. This business alliance is designed to keep your company from being characterized by the California Department of Real Estate, District Attorneys for Counties throughout the State, and the Attorney General from the State of California as Foreclosure Consultants as defined in Civil Code Sections 2945-2945.11. The penalties for being characterized as a Foreclosure Consultant are severe. For your convenience I have attached an
- Tax LawAt the Litigation Law Group our lawyers to work together seamlessly, coordinate transactions successfully, address regulatory requirements, prepare local documentation, advise on tax matters, assist in due diligence investigations and deliver the required legal opinions covering multiple jurisdictions is an aspect of our practice that no other law firm can match.