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We provide services to a broad variety of clients, including
public companies, large and small private companies, and individuals. Oftentimes,
we serve as general counsel to our clients that do not require, or choose not to
employ, a full-time lawyer in-house. Our clients operate in various business forms,
such as corporations, not-for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships,
joint ventures and sole proprietorships. They are engaged in a multitude of business
activities including securities, shipping, transportation, retailing, light and
heavy manufacturing, real estate development, construction, technology, financial
services and distribution operations.
Our services range from the formation of start-up companies through the operation
and sale of large businesses. We advise and assist in the formation and organization
of businesses, acquisition of businesses, financing transactions, issuance of securities,
reorganizations, mergers and sales. In providing our services, we advise our clients
as to the application of a broad spectrum of laws that apply to the task at hand.
We strive to work closely with our clients in a personal and innovative manner to
arrive at the best possible strategies to maximize results and minimize risk.
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the same time, our goal is always to provide the best possible legal service in
a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner.
We advise clients on alternative forms of business organizations, as well as entity
formation and operation.
We serve as general corporate counsel to a number of business entities. Such representation
includes the preparation of general corporate documentation, employment and consulting
contracts, advice on securities law compliance, and the negotiation of commercial
financing documents and other operating agreements. We advise clients on all aspects
of employment law matters and defend businesses involved in wrongful termination
claims by employees.
Our corporate practice encompasses the acquisition, merger, spin-off and restructuring
of business enterprises, including both asset and stock transfers.
We represent our clients in the resolution of a broad range of business disputes,
including disputes among shareholders, partners, and members of business entities;
between customers and suppliers; disputes regarding intellectual property rights,
including patents and licenses and trade dress rights; employment disputes and disputes
arising in connection with the sale or issuance of securities. We also handle disputes
involving commercial credit facilities and real estate secured debt, and counsel
our clients in connection with the restructuring of troubled loans.
We represent issuers, borrowers, underwriters and institutional lenders in corporate
finance transactions, securities offerings, private placements, secondary offerings
and Regulation D offerings. We assist with the new, challenging rules that are impacting
boards of directors, board committees, individual directors and executive officers.
Our lawyers advise boards of directors, their committees and company executives
as they function in the new post-Sarbanes-Oxley regulatory landscape in all types
of situations, both extraordinary and routine. We counsel clients on the preparation
and filing of required securities reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission
and the California Department of Corporations.
We assist our clients with strategic alliances and partnerships, licensing, collaborations,
joint ventures and financing. Our clients have historically included entrepreneurs
involved in a wide range of legal matters. We are focused on the needs of computer
hardware and software, retailing, distribution and other emerging growth companies,
and are sensitive to the business objectives and concerns of growing companies.
We handle licensing and other arrangements for the use of business names and other
intellectual property rights.
Our real estate practice encompasses commercial, retail and industrial development,
financing, leasing, purchases, sales and exchanges. We handle property management,
brokerage and consulting contracts and related issues. We conduct a broad real estate
practice that includes transactions in the Southern California area and across the
United States. We work closely with developers, lenders, architects, contractors,
engineers, brokers and consultants on all aspects of commercial, industrial, retail
and residential properties.
Our attorneys have in-depth expertise in all aspects of real estate development,
ranging from site acquisition and pre-development work to construction, financing
and leasing. We are experienced in the development of high-rise office complexes,
suburban and campus office developments, retail shopping centers, marinas, and multi-use
commercial, retail and hotel projects.
Our firm structures, negotiates and documents the purchase, sale and exchange of
office, industrial, hotel and retail properties, as well as undeveloped land.
We represent borrowers and lenders in pre-development, construction, interim and
permanent loan transactions, workouts and foreclosures.
Our real estate attorneys represent both landlords and tenants on a variety of lease
transactions, including commercial, retail, research and development and industrial
properties. We are proficient in negotiating and preparing ground leases, office
and retail space leases, and sale and leaseback agreements.
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