Why Choose Mediation?

Just as legal disputes cover a broad range of topics, there are many different forms of dispute resolution options beyond trial. Many cases are resolved before they get to trial through settlement. Sometimes, you can reach a settlement just through negotiation between lawyers, but there is also an option to work with a mediator and…

Enforcing a Construction Lien

For businesses in the construction industry, both general contractors and subcontractors, using a construction or mechanics lien is one mechanism to ensure payment upon project completion.  A lien is a document recorded with the appropriate county recorders office that gives notice to anyone interested in purchasing or securing a piece of property that there is…

Common Causes of Securities Fraud

No businessperson sets out to commit securities fraud, yet people find themselves on the receiving end of a phone call or letter from an investigator when they choose not to follow, or are unaware of, the laws regarding securities. By the time you’ve reached that point, you’re certainly facing financial consequences and sometimes criminal penalties…

Top Employee Grievances

When you have employees, you may find yourself dealing with workplace grievances where employees bring to you the problems they are facing in the workplace and ask you to resolve the problem. It’s impossible to predict what sort of grievance your employees may encounter, but here are some common ones you can prepare and avoid.…

Settling Contract Disputes

In business, many exchanges are covered by a contract. While your lawyer encourages you to read every contract you sign, and to send the contracts to them for review, the reality is that there are plenty of contracts that are never read. Or they were read and negotiated years ago and the on-going relationship has…

Getting a Judgment Lien

After you’ve gotten a judgment in a civil trial, you are entitled to collect that amount from the opposing party. While sometimes it’s as simple as them writing a check, in other instances, they don’t have or are not willing to pay the judgment. In these cases, you’ll get a judgment lien. In this case,…

Tips When Preparing for Depositions

If you’re involved in a civil lawsuit and have pertinent information pertaining to the case, then you may be called to testify before trial as part of a deposition. Depositions are chances for the attorneys from both sides to ask witnesses questions under oath before trial and are part of the fact-finding process. A witness…