LANDLORD TENANT

ESTATE PLANNING

FAMILY LAW

CONTRACT LAW

Landlord Tenant

Landlord- Tenant disputes are often emotionally charged and legally complex. At their core, these cases are about fairness, accountability and the right to be treated justly under the law. My practice is grounded in the belief that both tenants and landlords deserve strong, knowledgeable representation when faced with unlawful or unjust actions.

For tenants, I know how overwhelming it can feel to stand up to the landlord who seems to hold all the power. Whether it involves unlawful evidiction, relocation assistance disputes, rent stabilization violations, or deceptive attempts to remove a property from the rental market, I make sure tenants understand their rights and have someone in their corner who is willing to enforce those rights, and prepared to take matters to court when necessary.

At the same time. I recognize that landlords are also wronged when facing tenants who abuse the law, neglect their rental obligation or cause financial and property harm. In these cases, I advocate just as firmly, ensuring landlords are not unjustly burdened or depreived the protections they are entitled to under Califonia law.

What ties my approach together is a commitment to being fact-driven and equity-focused. I do not come into these matters blinded by alligence to one side; I come prepared to analyze the facts, apply the law, and pursue justice. Whether through careful settlement or litigation in court, I stand ready to uphold the rights of the clients I take on and bring balance to Landord-Tenant disputes.

Estate Planning with Probate Insight

An Estate Plan is strongest when it is built with a clear understanding of Probate. Having guided clients through probate disputes, I understand where estate often break down, whether through unclear instructions, overlooked assets or fiduciaries who fail to carry out their duties. This insight enables me to draft Estate Plans that anticipate challenges, close gaps before they become problems and protect families from unnecessary conflict.

Executors and Trustees hold positions of trust, with a legal duty to act in the best interests of beneficiaries and manage the Estate and or Trust assets responsibly. When they fail, whether through mismanagement, self-dealing, neglect or intentional misconduct, the harm can be significant.

My approach is detail oriented and fact driven. I uncover where duties have been violated, assess the harm caused and pursue appropriate remedies, which may include court action with a claim against an Executor’s bond.

Many people hear terms such as Trusts, Wills, Holographic Wills, Living Wills and the like getting thrown around and interchanged. Some companies offer "free wills" at the expense of your loved ones having to go through a costly probate due to assets not being properly devised, while others push clients into preparing a costly and unnecessary trust. Your estate plan is tailored to your specific needs- no more and no less.

I prepare plans that are both comprehensive and practical, covering real property, including mineral interests, as well as overseas assets, royalty interests understanding client’s desire for asset protection and privacy. Clients need an attorney who can addres the legal and financial realities of specialized assets and how they are to be properly managed, distributed and held in accordance with California law.

My goal is to protect your legacy across every layer of your estate. Clients need an attorney who can address the legal and financial realities of specialized assets, including real property and how they are to be properly managed, distributed and held in accordance with California law. With careful planning, even the most complex estates can be handled with clarity, confidence and fairness.

Family Law: Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Marriage and Divorce take an individual from feeling the highest high to the lowest low. Marriage is not only a personal commitment but also a legal and financial partnership. A proper plan whether a Prenuptial Agreement to a Post Nuptial Agreement ensure that both parties are fully aware of their rights. California Law has specific requirement that must be met in order for the agreement to be deemed valid.  Too often attorneys push litigation of a divorce to drive up costs. Here, the advice is first prevention through planning then mediation or arbitration before stepping into litigation. So whether you are planning the Big Day or considering Divorce, both require strategic structure and in many ways, empathy.                                               

Contracts

Nearly every part of our daily lives involves a contract, whether it is written, oral or even implied. While many routine agreements carry little risk, contracts dealing with home construction, wedding planning, business arrangements or financial commitments may result in serious consequences. Understanding the full scope of your rights, duties, liabilities and responsibilities requires more than just reading fine print. It requires a careful legal eye to see where pitfalls may arise and the ability to expalin terms clearly so you can make informed decisions. I provide that guidance through legal review, draft and enforcementof contractual rights to protect my client’s interests.

My role is both protective and procative. I help you avoid mistakes before they happen and I stand with you when disputes cannot be avoided, pursuing legal remedies to ensure fairness.