Dealing with a lien on storage unit items can be an unexpected and stressful situation. Many renters are surprised to learn how California storage unit laws allow facilities to place a lien on stored property when payments fall behind. The thought of losing belongings with

What is a retainer for a lawyer? It’s a common question. Many people have heard the term “legal retainer” and understand the basic idea, but when it comes time to actually hire an attorney, the questions become more detailed. Most individuals know the general concept,

The term “statute of limitations” is common in the legal world. You may have heard that term in relation to criminal law (there is no statute of limitations for murder, for example, in most states), but what does statute of limitations mean and how does

People often ask whether the existence of a lawsuit can be the basis for a damages claim for defamation or harm to reputation, but litigation privilege would actually prevent you from pursuing defamation litigation.   What is Litigation Privilege in California? In California, litigation privilege

When you decide to hire a contractor, you make an agreement to pay for work to be completed. This agreement typically takes the form of a legally binding written contract, which means there can be consequences if your contractor fails to uphold their end of

What do you know about mitigation of damages? Did you know that mitigation of loss is your responsibility in almost every scenario involving you and another party? This is especially true of mitigation of damages in contract law. As an experienced contract litigation law firm,

Mechanic’s liens have specific timelines and those aren’t necessarily the same across the entire country. A mechanics lien California timeline and a Texas mechanic lien timeline can be different for example—depending on current state law regarding this legal tool. We serve clients in both California