
What If Mediation Fails?
In many conflicts, it is helpful to hire an attorney to represent your interests in a mediation rather than jumping straight into an expensive, time-consuming court battle. Mediation often
Informational articles that answer some of the most common legal questions.
In many conflicts, it is helpful to hire an attorney to represent your interests in a mediation rather than jumping straight into an expensive, time-consuming court battle. Mediation often
We all know that water, air, and food are essential to life. But of course, these things can also be hazardous to our health if they contain dangerous elements. In
As of July 1, 2014, new energy regulations will impact landlords and tenants in the state of California. The state has enacted 2013 CALGreen, Part 11, Title 24 of the
Mending Fences: Your Rights and Responsibilities Having or building a fence on your property may seem like a simple matter. After all, it’s your property, right? Oddly enough, something
You may have heard talk about 1031 Exchanges, and how they can potentially save you big money at tax time. That is true, but the rules governing 1031 Exchanges are
You may have heard talk about 1031 Exchanges, and how they can potentially save you big money at tax time. That is true, but the rules governing 1031 Exchanges are
A 1031 Exchange is a method of selling one property and then buying another within a specified time frame, while accessing certain tax advantages. While the processes of selling one
When you’re shopping for a new home, you might be concentrating on square footage, condition of the house, or the amenities in your new neighborhood. However, there are other very
The trend towards “green” building is not longer a fad, it is here to stay. Building green or converting existing commercial buildings to green is quickly becoming a mandate, especially
When a problem arises with a real estate contract, mediation is almost always the proper first step. The residential purchase agreement form that is almost exclusively used in California makes
It is common for landlords, especially those who choose not to utilize the services of an attorney, to use standard mass-produced lease forms when leasing property to a tenant. These
As long as people have been signing leases to rent a homes, they have also been breaking their lease agreements. In some cases breaking a lease warrants a lawsuit by