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Firm Review: An Effective Poway Auto Accident Attorney

Law is a tough business – even the most slam dunk cases are often lost thanks to the effectiveness of the law team fighting against it. This is why it’s often an uphill battle for motorists involved in an accident where the other driver was clearly at fault, as without solid legal representation, they will be slowly picked apart over time by their opposition.

This is the primary reason that we will always recommend finding an attorney in the event that you were involved in an auto accident that resulted in an injury, large or small. You may think the other driver (or their insurance company) will not fight too hard to get out of paying a small medical bill, but experience has taught us that many will do whatever they can to get out of any unwanted financial obligations.

A determined legal team set against your will do whatever they can to drag out the process and use your kindness, patience, and general goodwill against you to the point that you may end up having to pay the price in the end. No matter your opinion on lawyers, getting solid representation will help ensure that you will come out of the experience with your financials, and life, intact.

For those readers in the San Diego area who have either been involved in an accident themselves or have close relations that have , we heavily recommend looking into retaining the services of Villasenor Law Offices. Villasenor and his team come from a background in working with insurance companies, so they bring a deep level of experience with the ins and outs of the industry and how you can come out on top in a battle over a claim.

The team has been noted by clients for their attentiveness and efficacy. Just take a look at some of their online testimonials:

I recently hired Chris for his services, and was very pleased with the outcome. Chris and Vickie were great to work with and always quick to respond to my questions when needed. They made me feel very comfortable and were very helpful in guiding me through my issue every step of the way. I would definitely use them again if needed.

Paula Allison, Google Review

Over the last 10 years, Chris Villasenor has created several contracts for my company that protect me in case a dispute with a client or contractor crops up. He has also reviewed contracts from my potential clients or partners and made recommendations on ways they needed to be revised in order to protect my best interest. Chris was also very helpful and informative when my husband & I were faced with a real estate dispute while purchasing our current home. Chris is trustworthy, professional and a great legal resource in times of need AND he’s become my attorney of choice!

Kimberly Yow, Google Review

Attorney Chris Villasenor has been an enormous help to me and my wife. Chris and his associate Vickie Broderick both put their maximum effort into every letter. They know the LAW and they absolutely represented our Best Interest. All of their effort was able to secure a settlement that has made all the difference for me and my wife. I strongly recommend this firm to anyone who desperately needs an Attorney with expertise and passion to fight for their clients Best Interest. I will be grateful to them for everything they did for me and my wife for the rest of our lives.  

Ron & Lydia C., Yelp Review

If you or a loved one has been involved in an auto accident and is experiencing trouble getting the property damage or health care expenses covered by their or the other party’s insurance, get in contact with Villasenor Law Offices. They will work to get you the restitution you deserve and are entitled to:

Villasenor Law Offices

+18587077771

12396 World Trade Dr Suite 211, San Diego, CA 92128

Spotlight: Orange County’s Premier Family Law Mediator

Today we’d like to delve into a deeply divisive and important subject: namely, divorce and divorce lawyers. Divorce lawyers understandably have a bad reputation with the general public – they generally thrive off of the destruction of their client’s relationships and in many cases actively try to embitter the separation to get a better settlement for their clients.

While this isn’t true for every family law attorney, it is true often enough that we generally do not recommend going through litigation when divorcing your spouse. Even if there are pre-existing hard feelings between parties, litigation can cause an unbridgeable gulf between you that can cause lasting harm to both the couple and the family they created together.

A far better alternative to litigating your divorce is using the process of mediation. Much like how mediators can resolve legal disputes in business and civil suits, family law mediators work with the couple to bring them to a settlement that can satisfy both parties.

The divorce mediator represents both members of the partnership during the separation process, meaning there is no incentive for them to drag out the process unnecessarily and demand more be given to one client at the expense of another.

Of course, divorce is still an emotional process, and it takes a steady hand to ensure the separation deliberations go smoothly and on track. This is why we recommend using a mediator with years of experience under their belt and a proven track record when it comes to results. For Orange County readers, that means enlisting the services of McNamee Mediations, the premier divorce mediator for southern California.

McNamee has been in the game for a long, long time and has left many former couples with their families and finances intact. The firm has been so successful that clients have left hundreds of glowing reviews over the years, a notoriously difficult achievement in the industry. Take a look:

I didn’t know what to expect as I was headed into uncharted territory and frankly scared and stressed out.  Neither my ex husband nor I wanted to waste money and time with attorneys so we searched for mediators. I came across Colleen and she had rave reviews.  We were not disappointed, I couldn’t have felt more lucky that I found her and hired her after just talking to her on the phone.  She put my mind at ease and was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and professional. The whole process went smoothly and quickly and Colleen even made a house call when my ex had an unexpected injury and we needed to have documents signed that day.  I can’t thank Colleen enough and highly recommend her!

– Beth Blower, Google Review
Read Walt W.‘s review of McNamee Mediations on Yelp

Colleen is amazing. What could have been a very messy, expensive, drawn out battle was made close to pleasant by Colleen. As a woman who out earned her ex, she made it easier for me to deal with the fact that even though he had a solid job and pension, CA law is what it is. She helped me wrap my mind around it and made me feel comfortable paying him. Highly recommended!!!

– Laura K., Yelp Review

If you or a loved one is in the initial stages of getting a divorce but aren’t willing to completely burn the relationship’s bridges, consider calling up McNamee Mediations. As one of the best mediation firms in the state, you can be sure they’ll help you reach an equitable settlement both of you can be happy with.

McNamee Mediations

9492233836

4590 MacArthur Blvd Suite 500, Newport Beach, CA 92660

The Destination We All Share

Americans love fish. The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention report that at least 20% of adults in the United States “consumed seafood at least two times per week.” 

One problem with dining out and ordering fish is that mislabeling is highly common, even in high-end or specialty sushi restaurants. Wild salmon have a pink hue, a color that naturally develops from eating krill. However, menus usually do not distinguish between wild salmon and farmed salmon, which are fed kibble, a combination of ground chicken and soybean which turns their color gray. The fish are then dyed pink in order to be presented as the shade they would be if they were wild. It’s a step that is necessitated by the fact that gray fish doesn’t look all that appetizing, and if restaurant-goers knew that they would be served gray farmed salmon, they would likely never order it. 

The life of salmon is fascinating and gruesome. Spawning salmon change color to attract a mate. In what is known as a salmon run, the fish swim upstream in order to lay their eggs in shallow, safer water. It’s a taxing trip that can be fatal for some who die in their attempts to make it through. Annual runs are significant opportunities for predators to catch prey. Soon after spawning, the salmon deteriorate, essentially dying a slow death through exhaustion and resource deprivation. 

Salmon runs are a spectacle to behold. Witnessing it alone can be haunting. The species seems to have an extreme philosophy when it comes to death and reproduction as if their lives have little to no utility once the next generation has been brought forth. Salmon don’t just risk their lives to reproduce, they give up their lives for it. 

Many religions and cultures believe that death is integral to the circle of life. In his Stanford Commencement address, Steve Jobs said that he would look at himself each day in the mirror and ask himself if he would want to do what he would be doing that day if it were his last day on earth.  

Most people avoid questions surrounding death until they speak to a wills and trust attorney in Orange County with expertise in trusts, estate plans, power of attorney, living wills, probate, guardianship, and more.

Free Mother and Children Walks Near Body of Water Stock Photo

No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don’t want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be, because Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life’s change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new. Right now the new is you, but someday not too long from now, you will gradually become the old and be cleared away. Sorry to be so dramatic, but it is quite true.

Steve Jobs, 2005

Burris Law helps people plan for the future of their assets and the legacy of their life. You can them a call today.

Burris Law
488 S Glassell St, Orange, CA 92866

A Very Personal Injury

Years ago, there was a personal injury lawsuit involving a woman who bought coffee from McDonald’s, ended up spilling her coffee on her lap after a sudden stop, and ended up turning around and suing the company to the tune of millions of dollars. It’s usually brought up by people who smugly assert how overly litigious America is, suing everyone and everything around them for the smallest inconvenience.

Regardless of whether or not America is in desperate need of tort reform, many details get left out in the retelling of this case. This includes the fact that McDonald’s coffee was kept at a temperature of nearly 200 degrees Fahrenheit and caused the woman extensive 3rd-degree burns, requiring an eight-day stay in the hospital for skin grafts and a full two years to complete the needed medical treatments for the burn.

Despite personal injury law’s poor reputation, there are thousands of accidents that occur every day, many of which cause injuries that require expensive medical care or are debilitating. Without the protection that a skilled lawyer affords them, many of those affected by these accidents would end up destitute once the insurance money begins drying up and they’re unable to return to work.

Accidents can happen anywhere and at any time – though you’re not as likely to be impacted by industrial accidents out in the country, there’s plenty that can happen on the road. It’s always a good idea for you to know the dependable lawyers in your area just in case!

For those looking for a San Diego personal injury law firm, the go-to firm for the dependable lawyers in question is Villasenor Law Firm. The team at Villasenor has been working in the industry for over thirty years and has landed innumerable payouts for clients impacted by accidents on and off the road.

The firm is famous for its honesty, professionalism, and high moral character, as attested to by its clients:

Over the last 10 years, Chris Villasenor has created several contracts for my company that protect me in case a dispute with a client or contractor crops up.  He has also reviewed contracts from my potential clients or partners and made recommendations on ways they needed to be revised in order to protect my best interest.  Chris was also very helpful and informative when my husband & I were faced with a real estate dispute while purchasing our current home.  Chris is trustworthy, professional and a great legal resource in times of need AND he’s become my attorney of choice!

– Kimberly Yow, Google Review

I am grateful to Chris and Vicky for all the hard work they did in helping with my case.  I appreciated the professionalism, honesty, and integrity this law office represented from beginning to end.  Chris is very knowledgeable in the field and comes w years of experience that shown in the way he handled my case.  He was patient and kind in his communication of the process I would have to navigate. I am happy w the outcome and the process.  trusting someone you don’t know isn’t always easy. If I needed this type of help in the future I would seek the help of Chris and Vicky again. Thank you both!!!

– Marissa Shepard, Google Review

If you have been impacted by an accident and are hesitant to get in contact with a lawyer because you’re afraid of the kind of judgment the woman who spilled her coffee received, do yourself a favor and get in contact with Villasenor Law Firm. They will give you the information you need to make an informed decision and get you the recompense you deserve.

Villasenor Law Offices

+18587077771

12396 World Trade Dr Suite 211, San Diego, CA 92128

The Commodification Of Fairytales And Love

White dresses. Multi-tier cakes. Diamonds. 

Prenups. Custody battles. Lawyers.

These are expensive and synonymous with marriage and divorce. Most people get caught up in the first three expenses while hoping to never have to think about the latter three.

Marriage is ultimately an economic partnership, but it is seen in our culture as a milestone in the relationship of two people who love one another. Marriage has become a cultural product known as the industrial wedding complex. 

“Say Yes To The Dress”

As many people know, in many cultures and religions, white symbolizes purity. But what many people don’t know about wedding dresses is that white also subliminally symbolizes wealth. White is the hardest color of a garment to maintain, as stains are much more noticeable on white garments. White dresses were unsuitable for chores or labor that were traditionally assigned to women. The wedding dress was only ever meant to be worn once—on the bride’s wedding day—thus symbolizing the family’s wealth in being able to afford a dress that had almost no functional use outside of the one-day occasion. 

The fashion industry has capitalized on the notion of the wedding dress being a one-in-a-lifetime dress, drawing parallels between a bride’s wedding day to the narrative climax of a princess’s happily-ever-after in childhood fairytale stories. The illusion of reality mimicking fantasy is why shows like “Say Yes To The Dress” have become so popular in mainstream culture, and why some brides are adamant about spending an exorbitant amount of money on a dress, or even on multiple dresses, that can cost more than the average American mortgage.

“Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend”

Blonde bombshell Marilyn Monroe didn’t make diamonds the aspirational gift when she sang “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend”—she merely reiterated the clever marketing messages of corporations like De Beers. The notorious “three months salary” rule pressures a prospective groom to prove his love by proposing to his prospective wife with an expensive engagement ring.

Free Wedding Preparation Stock Photo

A Fairytale Wedding Can Mean A Nightmare Divorce

A survey of over three thousand people in the United States found that couples who spend more on their weddings are more likely to get divorced.

And is it any surprise that money cannot buy love—nor happiness? What’s even more depressing is that divorce not only kills the hope of a true happily-ever-after, it can also cost far more than people can afford. 

Many couples are ashamed of the breakdown of their marriage, especially if they had an extravagant wedding. It can also be difficult to afford divorce lawyers years into the marriage, while the couple is raising a family. In many parts of the United States like Orange County, couples are choosing family law mediation over traditional divorce. In addition to usually being more affordable than litigation, mediation usually results in more mutually amicable terms rather than court rulings.  

Read K S.‘s review of McNamee Mediations on Yelp

Vanity Fair recently reported that the divorce of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt is at a standstill as Jolie has filed a complaint that the judge did not allow her children to testify in court. Given the influence that celebrities have in our culture, the divorce case of Jolie and Pitt may have more people choosing mediation instead of litigation.

Up Against The Wall

Business and law, for better or worse, are twin heads on the same snake. This has been the case since the Roman republic, where many famous statesmen made their names by representing the business interests of their clients in an intensely litigious society.

The modern-day U.S. is nearly as litigious, which is exemplified by a story an old friend of mine recently told me regarding his trials and tribulations with the law recently. He has operated a small side business for years that he never bothered to properly register, which unfortunately was the main cause of his recent troubles.

He received a major order from one of his primary clients a few months back, a rush job that needed to be completed within a couple of weeks. This was going to be a major challenge, considering he still had a normal 9-5 job and had no employees that could do the work while he was busy during the day.

He worked well over 80 hours per week during the allotted time, slaving away to make sure that he would be able to make the deadline that he had verbally agreed to with his client. When the dust had settled, he had made it, but only by the skin of his teeth and at the cost of his health.

That’s when the trouble began. He tried getting in contact with his client, but they were being strangely non-communicative. This went on for over a week before he was contacted by their lawyer.

Apparently, the client was suing him for a breach of contract. The client was asserting that they had agreed to a much earlier delivery date, and the lack of paperwork meant that it had become a he-said, she-said situation. Only one side had a powerful and effective lawyer, while the other was represented by his hapless, naïve self.

Needless to say, it did not go well for my friend. Due to the fact that he hadn’t registered his business, he was forced to use his own money to settle the claim and pay for legal fees. He was lucky that he’s successful in both his private business and his career, but the whole thing put an enormous burden on him. When I saw him, it looked like he had aged ten years despite only seeing him a few months beforehand.

The lesson here is that, no matter how small and insignificant you think your business is and how much you trust the relationship you’ve built with your clients, at least consulting a business lawyer is hugely important part of doing business. If my friend had taken my advice and consulted one of the best business law firms in Orange County, Burris Law, then he might have saved himself a huge headache and more than a few grey hairs.

I recommended Burris to him because, quite simply, they are the best. Professional, efficient, and intensely conscientious, they can help any business through the quagmire of the law no matter the situation.

If you need proof, just take a quick perusal through their clients’ testimonies:

Read H D.‘s review of Burris Law on Yelp

I can not believe how quickly my issue was resolved with one call and one letter from Burris Law to the person who was in the wrong. He made the whole problem disappear with his incredible knowledge and quick response time. 11+ stars if I could

Michelle H., Yelp review

As long as people hold greed in their hearts, there will be swindlers and opportunists hoping to use the law as a weapon against you and your business. If you find yourself the target of litigation, do yourself a favor and consult with the best business law firm around, Burris Law:

Burris Law Firm

+17149418122

488 S Glassell St, Orange, CA 92866