Finding the right location in San Diego to open one’s business operations can be incredibly difficult. After considering applicable zoning regulations, ensuring compliance with city, state, and federal mandates, and agreeing to a fair and appropriate purchase price, a...
Year: 2021
The ABC’s of construction defect claims
You may have been planning the construction of your new business for years only to find that a construction defect has derailed the project you have spent a significant amount of money on and delaying the ability of your business to get off the ground. When this...
Lawsuit pits San Diego vs. hotel complex after not getting paid
Business disputes in San Diego and throughout California can be complicated and lead to rancor and litigation. Often, these cases involve disagreements over money. It is not just private businesses that become involved in these contentious circumstances, but the city...
Testamentary capacity important when litigating a contested will
Estate planning is an important process that many California residents take part in to prepare for the ends of their lives. When a person dies, the assets, property, and liabilities that they held must be evaluated and distributed according to any testamentary wishes...
Foreclosures and litigation in California
A home purchase is one of the largest investments most people will make in their lives. Often, a home buyer will borrow part or all of the purchase amount of the home from a bank or other financial institution. When the buyer cannot make the payments on the loan,...
Construction litigation can pursue contractors for possible scams
In San Diego, construction projects are seemingly everywhere. This includes private and commercial work. Whether it involves building from scratch, refurbishing an existing structure or performing maintenance, hiring construction companies can be complicated. Many...
Planning the right approach to probate litigation
For many San Diego residents, the probate process can seem like one of the most mysterious parts of the legal system. They know that this is a process that usually needs to be completed when a loved one dies, but oftentimes they have no idea how the process actually...
2020 iReview–A Warm-Up of Things to Come for San Diego Commercial Real Estate?
Reprinted with permission from Hughes Marino, Inc. Anyone reading this understands that 2020 was one of the most volatile and difficult years in our lifetime. With that, the commercial real estate market and industry has become one of the most affected industries by...
Do you need a real estate attorney in your dispute?
A lot of businesses have to deal with real estate in one way or another. But do they really need a real estate attorney? After all, in many instances a business can simply choose to work with a realtor and call it a day. But the truth of the matter is that there are a...
Cause and liability for construction defects
Construction projects are all around California and other states across the nation. Whether it is a home, building, road or other structure, even a minor project has several working parts that involve various individuals and parties. Thus, when issues arise, one or...