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Over the past decade, California has earned a deserved reputation as one of the worst states to be as a landlord. A kneejerk response to past indiscretions committed by unscrupulous landlords has created a nearly untenable situation where private land and property owners can’t afford to rent out their property.

The state contains a long list of laws in what can be charitably called an ‘intricate legal landscape’ governing its real estate market, making it one of the most challenging jurisdictions for landlords. The state’s stringent tenant rights laws aim to safeguard renters, creating an intricate web of regulations that landlords must deftly navigate lest they run into near-constant lawsuits. From lease agreements to rent control ordinances, understanding and complying with the nuances of California real estate law is crucial for landlords seeking to avoid ruinous legal fees and damages payouts.

Landlords in California encounter a range of legal challenges due to the stringent tenant rights laws in place. These challenges include rent control restrictions, eviction processes, habitability requirements, security deposit regulations, and many, many more. Navigating these complex legal obligations demands the expertise of seasoned lawyers well-versed in California real estate law.

One Orange County law firm is filled to the brim with such seasoned professionals: Burris Law. Burris is the premier O.C. real estate law firm renowned for its prowess in providing legal guidance and representation to landlords grappling with the labyrinthine nature of California real estate law. With their comprehensive understanding of local and state regulations, Burris Law offers invaluable services to the put-upon landlords looking to safeguard their investments and create airtight tenant contracts that will ensure their legal bills remain as low as possible.

Just ask their many satisfied clients, who have worked to give the lawfirm an exceptional 5-Star rating on Yelp. Here is a small sample of their testimonials:

“Ladies and Gentlemen, if you have not used Burris Law for your Real Estate legal needs….you are just cheating yourself!

After such a GREAT experience over four years ago, I’ve made Burris law my “go to” Real Estate attorney. Since then, I’ve had two other consultations and Jason advised me with the  correct course of action for my situations (Even if it meant, he would make less $). Just an overall, WORLD CLASS law firm!!!

Thank you Burris Law for ALL of your help in the past 5 years!”

Edgar C., Yelp Review

We needed a real estate lawyer and an estate lawyer who both could tailor things to our situation for some big life changes. We found Ariana and Jason on Yelp. They set up a consult very quickly, adjusted as our plans adjusted, and patiently explained things and answered our questions through the whole process, as to both the real estate and estate law issues. The end result was a super-clear binder of documents that make us feel confident our affairs are all in order. Everyone at Burris Law was a true pleasure to work with and we hope they’ll be our lawyers for life.

H D., Yelp Review

If you are looking to rent out your California property but want to avoid any potential legal risk factors, get in contact with Burris Law today. As one of the best law firms in town, they’ll write you an airtight contract and provide the legal defense you need if your tenants start getting any funny ideas.

Burris Law

+17149418122

488 S Glassell St, Orange, CA 92866

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

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

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

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

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:

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

Divorce is never an easy prospect, but it’s fair to say that some separations are far more painful and destructive than others. Couples whose relationships have fallen apart in a particularly acrimonious fashion, or couples where one party or the other has become unhinged in their desire to punish the other, there are plenty of situations where one or both parties are determined to burn every possible bridge on their way out of the relationship.

In these situations, the best course of action is for you to find the best legal help available, then batten down the hatches and take cover until the whole thing blows over. This is especially true in states with complex and often highly unfair laws regarding separation, divorce, and family law.

One such state, California, is probably the worst offender on the list. Not only are the laws highly disadvantageous for the partner with a higher income, the custody laws are often incredibly lopsided and ruinous for your relationships with your family if the other party is especially vindictive and has a halfway decent lawyer.

So, if you live in California, which many of our readers do, it’s imperative that you have at least one great lawyer in your area on your address book. For our southern California readers, one of the best firms for divorce lawyers in Santa Ana and the greater Orange County area is Shuff Law Firm, a family law firm that’s been running since the 1970’s.

Tamara and Joeseph Shuff have accumulated over a half century of experience during their tenure as the owners and lead attorneys for Shuff, and they have the legal record to back up their efficacy as lawyers. Their clients, as seen in these testimonials from their Yelp page, attest to their professionalism and their abilities to give their clients the best legal results possible:

Shuff Law Firm was recommended to me by a dear friend and I highly recommend them to you!

Joe, Tamara and their entire team work with the utmost professionalism coupled with a genuine care for their clients needs. This Father- Daughter team brings many many years of experience to the table! They’ll represent you with integrity, honesty, and a great energy, yet will not be steamrollered by opposing counsel.

Most recently, Tamara held my hand during an incredibly tough situation while believing in me and the justice to prevail. Her kind heart keeps her honest and her experience keeps her strong!

I can’t recommend Shuff Law Firm enough!

Laura K, Yelp Review

My entire experience with Shuff Law firm has exceeded my expectations and I was extremely satisfied. A close friend connected me with Joe Shuff. I was always impressed with how organized the staff was and how they always made me feel as if I had priority when calling the office. This was the first time I had ever been in a legal situation so I was confused and scared of all the “unknown”. Initially, I had only been working with Joe Shuff and then shortly after Tamara Shuff Mortensen was brought on. Tamara took the time to explain everything and answered all my questions with such patients. I was so happy to have them represent me and be my voice in such a complicated case. The circumstance was horrible but the outcome was amazing. Joe Shuff is experienced, respected, rational and incredibly helpful. Tamara gave me hope and inspiration. She is outstanding in court and her work ethic was very impressive.

L R., Yelp Review

If you’re about to enter the legal arena with a highly embittered and enraged former spouse, give the Shuffs a call. They’ve been in the business a long time, and they are specialized in making sure their clients emerge from such situations with as little damage as possible.

Shuff Law Firm

+17148340175

2634, 2107 N Broadway STE 301, Santa Ana, CA 92706