The representation of MetroList Services, Inc., which provides a range of computer services and support to real estate professionals in Central California. As general counsel, the law firm advises this long-term client in a diversity of matters, including business litigation, contractual issues, employment law counseling and business formation.
The representation of Eskaton, a non-profit organization with more than 1,800 employees which provide independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and related support services in a variety of California communities. The law firm serves as general counsel and provides advice on wide-ranging topics including business formation, secured and unsecured financing, and real estate acquisitions.
The representation of the California Association of Collectors, as general counsel to the first and largest organized association of credit and collection professionals in the country, including a variety of legal support services, seminars and legislative advocacy.
The representation of the Carmichael Water District, a Sacramento County-based organization formed in 1916, which provides water services to a population of approximately 40,000. Legal services involve issues as diverse as employment law, water rights and real estate matters.
The representation of El Dorado Savings Bank, a venerable financial institution in the Sacramento region since 1957, in a wide range of legal matters, including commercial loan transactions and documentation, complex litigation involving defaulted loans, court appointment of receiverships, and related business advice.
Represented many small to medium-size business owners in cost-effective resolution of wide variety of disputes with vendors, customers and/or employee-related matters.
The representation of Managed Care Support Systems, a business consultant and software developer, in contractual negotiations and preparation of a wide range of consulting agreements with major health care providers.
The representation of Alamar Marina, a family owned enterprise located on the Sacramento River, in a variety of disputes involving its restaurant and marina business, including litigation with a proposed purchaser of the business, as well as assorted injury claims by invitees.
The representation of Managed Care Support Systems, a business consultant and software developer, in complex lawsuit with former partner over ownership rights, misappropriation of trade secrets, and extensive monetary damages, leading to favorable settlement payment to client and avoidance of multi-million dollar cross-claims. Also, successful representation in collection of consulting fees from health care providers.
The representation of Serrano Associates, the developer of an extensive master-planned community, involving a wide range of contractual and/or business disputes with homebuilders, property owners and governmental agencies.
The representation of Elliot Homes, a privately owned family enterprise engaged in designing and building master-planned communities, as well as developing commercial, retail and office centers. The law firm provides a wide range of services to this well-respected builder, including land entitlement issues, business formation and creditor representation in bankruptcy matters.
The representation of MetroList Services, Inc., in a variety of business-related litigation, contractual disputes, and employment law counseling.
The representation of El Dorado Savings Bank in complex litigation involving defaulted loans, court appointment of receiverships, and related litigation services.
The representation of a regional bank in successfully defending against a multimillion dollar lawsuit filed by loan guarantor suing for negligence in connection with a construction loan.
The representation of winery-related family business in complex quiet title lawsuit involving multiple property owners and difficult easement issues, resulting in comprehensive settlement protecting client’s future subdivision rights.
The representation of many small to medium-size business owners in cost-effective resolutions of a wide variety of disputes with vendors, customers and/or employee-related matters.
The representation of a locally-owned Embassy Suites hotel in connection with resolving significant defects and design deficiencies in the construction process, as well as arbitration with equipment and product vendors resulting in substantial recovery for client.
- The representation of numerous lending institutions and business clients in successfully handling a wide range of insolvency and bankruptcy related issues.
- The representation of creditors, including institutional and private lenders, landlords, vendors, collectors, public agencies and individuals, in the prosecution and/or defense of contested matters, adversary proceedings, plan confirmation issues, stay relief actions, avoidance proceedings and other similar matters.
- The representation of court-appointed chapter 11 and chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees in a variety of complex business and individual cases.
- The representation of businesses and individuals seeking bankruptcy court protection as chapter 11 debtors.
- The representation of Lennar Homes of California, Inc. in the formation and implementation of Mello Roos Community Facilities Districts for projects in Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer and Yolo counties, and in the cities of Sacramento, Roseville, Rancho Cordova and Elk Grove, California.
- The representation of JMC Homes, Inc., the largest locally owned home builder in the Sacramento region, in the formation and implementation of Mello Roos Community Facilities Districts for projects in the cities of Roseville, Rocklin, and Lincoln, California, and Placer County.
- The representation of AKT Developments, Inc., the largest land developer in the Sacramento region, the Folsom South Area Group, an organization of developers in the Folsom South Specific Plan Area, and the Placer Vineyard Owners Group, an organization of developers in the Placer Vineyards Specific Plan, in the negotiation and implementation of complex public facilities financing plans for their respective developments. Implementation in each case included the formation and implementation of multiple Mello Roos Community Facilities Districts.
The representation of E&J Gallo Winery and related family enterprises, primarily related to real estate acquisitions, conservation easements, business leases, and complex real estate litigation.
The representation of Lennar Corporation, one of the nation’s leading home builders with a significant presence in the Sacramento region. Legal services include advocacy of development plans before governmental agencies, preparation of acquisition and development agreements, and creation of Community Facilities Districts under the Mello-Roos Act.
The representation of Parker Development Company, a family-owned real estate developer of premier master-planned communities in the Sacramento region, including significant involvement in all phases of the development of Serrano in El Dorado Hills, as well as complex litigation and current land use and entitlement advocacy.
The representation of Hewlett-Packard Company, a public, multinational information technology corporation with a substantial operation in Placer County, in complex real estate and land use matters.
The representation of Diversified Shopping Centers, a Western States regional shopping center owner/developer, recently acquired by Donahue Schriber, involving complex land use issues and advocacy with numerous local governmental agencies in the development of shopping centers and related real estate issues.
The representation of Elliot Homes, a privately owned family enterprise engaged in designing and building master-planned communities, as well as developing commercial, retail and office centers. The law firm provides a wide range of services to this well-respected builder, including land entitlement issues, business formation and creditor representation in bankruptcy matters.
Represented developer of master-planned community in vigorously litigated dispute with national homebuilder regarding contractual rights within the community, resulting in multi-million dollar judgment and successful defense of homebuilder’s claims in excess of $10 million.
Represented co-owner of 2,000 acres of developable land in Chico area in litigation surrounding ownership and development rights, resulting in partition of the property and recovery of costs and expenses of nearly two million dollars.