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Business Disputes & Corporate Law
Business is complicated. Our attorneys can help you solve complex problems and take simple steps to prevent them before they occur.
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
California has a rapidly changing legal landscape and hyper-competitive market. Those two things alone can make doing business in California fraught with liability. It’s intimidating to have to constantly be on your toes. But your business is your livelihood. That’s why protecting it is so important.
Our industry-leading attorneys have assisted businesses of all sizes with a variety of issues. They are uniquely qualified not only to help you solve active legal disputes but to develop strategies to prevent money-draining legal disputes in the first place. Thoughtful contract drafting can mitigate all kinds of business risks. The last thing you want is for a Court to tell you that your contract is ambiguous or hard to read, or worse, unenforceable.
Our attorneys have handled high-stakes business litigation. So they’ve seen all the problems that poorly worded contracts can cause. Because of that, they’re committed to helping our clients win before the battle ever begins, starting with corporate formation and compliance, partnership and operating agreements, employee handbooks, vehicle-use policies, severance agreements, business contracts, and a host of other business protection documents.
In other words, our attorneys are here to put you in the best possible position to protect your biggest asset: your business. That way, you have the time to focus on what you do best: run your business.
Business Litigation
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Employment disputes
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Misrepresentation and fraud
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Breach of contract
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Payment disputes and negotiation
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Trademark and copyright
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Business interference and unfair business practices
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Trade secrets
You’ve worked hard to build your business. But business is perilous. If an unscrupulous party defrauded you, or a business partner reneged on a contract, or a competing business used an underhanded tactic to steal your customers, don’t let someone tear down what you built up. Let us help you, so you can get back to business.
Business Formation
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Secretary of State Registration
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Operating Agreements
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Partnership Agreements
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Articles of Incorporations
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Professional negligence
Choosing the right type of business entity and preparing clear agreements can prevent problems down the line. If you’re thinking of starting a business, let us help you start it right.
Compliance
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Statements of Information
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Secretary of State Amendments
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Trade secret and confidential information protection
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Opinion letters
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. And in some cases, prevention is the only way to avoid liability. Let us help you formulate and formalize compliance strategies.
Trademark and Copyright
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State and federal trademark registrations
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Tradename protection
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Trademark and tradename infringement litigation
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Copyright registration
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Copyright litigation
Trademark, tradename, and copyright are all aspects of intellectual property. To receive the highest level of protection, you have to register. Incorrect or improper registration may provide little to no protection. Let us help you do it right.
Contract Drafting and Negotiation
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Business Agreements
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Employee Handbooks
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Employment Contracts
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Vehicle Use Policies
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Liability protection
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Joint Ventures
Clear writing sets clear expectations. Clear expectations mean fewer disputes. Whether you need a business agreement or an expense reimbursement policy, let us help you set clear, unambiguous expectations and protect you and your business from downstream liability.
Other Practice Areas
Real Estate Litigation
Real estate is an enormous investment. Being on the bad end of a real estate deal can be devastating. But the right attorneys can make all the difference.
Homeowner Representation
Bad HOAs can lower your property value and ruin your life. Don’t let them. We know the ins-and-outs of the Davis-Stirling Act and we’ll protect your home and its value.
Construction Defect
Construction is stressful. It’s even worse when your contractor or developer botches the job. Don’t go it alone. Let us help you fight your construction battle.
Get Educated
Our Proprietary Law Library
Our collective experience tackling countless disputes covers every facet of real estate law. We’ve distilled that experience into a searchable virtual “law library.” Whether you are ready to engage us or not, these answers will help you better understand your rights.