Frivolous Lawsuit Seeking More Than $3.8 Million in Damages from Washington D.C. Based Client Dismissed

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Finkel Law Group is pleased to report that it has scored another victory for one of the firm’s clients in Santa Clara County Superior Court. In August 2014, a client from Washington, D.C. contacted our office in San Francisco seeking our assistance to defend against a frivolous lawsuit filed against him in California seeking $3,833,440 …Read more

Avoiding Wrongful Termination Claims

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No matter how careful you are in screening prospective employees, sometimes the fit between employer and employee just isn’t a good one. When efforts to address a staff member’s behavior have been exhausted, or if termination is contemplated, it’s important to understand the legal view of the employer-employee relationship. A wrongful termination claim can be …Read more

Employment Laws That Companies Must Know to Stay Out of Trouble

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Federal and state employment law is incredibly complex, with overlapping and sometimes conflicting provisions that can leave a business owner wondering what provisions of law must it comply with and how and when to do so. California’s employment laws are among the most complex and onerous in the nation, and contribute, in no small part, …Read more

California Construction Contracts: 5 Key Things to Consider

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The most important tool for a construction company or contractor is your written contract.  Good solid construction contracts are the foundation for a positive experience for both you and your customers. It establishes a relationship with your customers and builds their confidence in you and your company. More importantly, a comprehensive and well written customer …Read more

Partition: How Co-Owners Can Part Ways

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Co-owners of real property eventually will want to stop being co-owners, because of divorce, because business partners can’t get along, because relatives inherit real property together with most wanting nothing to do with the property, or simply because they just don’t want to continue owning property with others.  However, if one co-owner won’t agree to sell …Read more

Management-Investor Conflict Can Lead to Costly Disruption of Business

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Unfortunately, it is not unusual for the owners of a privately held business – whether it be partners of a partnership, members of a limited liability company, or shareholders of a corporation – to become embroiled in conflict over management of the company.  This management-investor conflict can, at best, cause substantial disruptions to the operation …Read more

Startup Tip – Avoid Business Disputes with Effective Counseling

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A typical business startup usually begins modestly and all is friendly among those involved.  For example, two doctors, or two software engineers, might combine their efforts to form one or more medical groups (or software development companies) and find it advantageous to incorporate.  Each doctor/engineer contributes an equal amount of capital toward, and each receives …Read more

A Litigator With Trial Experience is Important in Business Disputes

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As a business owner, you don’t want to get involved in unpleasant business disputes. However, sometimes these situations are unavoidable. A litigator with trial experience can best assist businesses through the dispute process, which may involve negotiation or mediation but could also lead to a lawsuit and prolonged litigation. Trial attorneys best understand the process …Read more