August 17, 2022
The Court of Appeals: No to an Exclusive Implied Easement But Yes to an Exclusive Equitable Easement The California Court of Appeals has, it seems to me, muddled the law of boundaries and easements in their latest decision. In Romero v. Shih (2022) 78 Cal.App.5th …
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Los Angeles real estate litigation attorney Laine T. Wagenseller reveals the elements of the road map the litigator must have before embarking on what may turn out to be a years’ long journey. Mr. Wagenseller also discusses the importance of doing a practical assessment of …
Read MoreLaine Wagenseller, a Los Angeles business litigation attorney, explains that the best way to defend your clients’ interests includes understanding what drives them emotionally. The business trial attorney’s awareness of his clients’ motivations, such as pride or hurt, can strengthen the attorney-client relationship and help …
Read MoreOur business litigation series seeks to help you understand the litigation process, especially as it applies in the Los Angeles Superior Court. Today’s article is the first in the series: What do I do with a summons and complaint?
Read MoreBusiness litigation attorneys and clients alike don’t often think through the litigation process–what it involves, how the litigation will unfold and what the ultimate goal is. In the new year we will post articles that address common client questions about litigation. We will also add …
Read MoreBreach of contract lawsuits often involve the interpretation of the language of a contract (or multiple contracts). California’s Civil Code sets forth the basics of how the court will (or should) interpret a contract. Attorneys who handle breach of contract lawsuits should be conversant with …
Read MoreAs a real estate litigation attorney, I often receive calls in which potential clients want me to record a lis pendens in order to force someone else to pay money or settle a dispute. There are many misunderstandings about when a lis pendens (or Notice …
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