by Lisa Wills | Jan 18, 2016 | as is real estate sale, Buyers and Sellers, Real Estate, real estate contracts and documents
1. When to use a Real Estate Agent A commercial or residential real estate buyer or seller will get the best protection when represented by a real estate agent and a real estate attorney in any real estate transaction. A real estate agent can add value to your...
by Lisa Wills | Nov 20, 2015 | Business lawsuits, Business litigation, Construction, Dispute resolution, disputes, disputes, hire an attorney, litigation, litigation, Mediation, Mediation, Mediation, Real Estate
Prior to the Mediation When a mediator has been selected and hired, the mediator will send out a letter to the parties describing what is required for the mediation. Typically, the mediator wants to get a Mediation Statement from the parties prior to the mediation....
by Lisa Wills | Nov 18, 2015 | Business disputes, Business Law, Business lawsuits, Business litigation, Construction, Dispute resolution, disputes, disputes, litigation, litigation, Mediation, Mediation, Mediation, Real Estate
Earlier in my career, I would use experienced attorneys to be mediate disputes for clients because they were relatively inexpensive. I quickly learned that the skills we learned to be attorneys does not translate very well into the skills necessary to help the parties...
by Lisa Wills | Nov 17, 2015 | Business disputes, Business Law, Business lawsuits, Business litigation, Construction, disputes, disputes, hire an attorney, litigation, litigation, Real Estate
As a lawyer, clients often meet with me about their real estate, business or construction related disputes with individuals and businesses. Some clients are adamant that they want to file a lawsuit. Others are not quite sure what to do to resolve the disagreement. If...
by Lisa Wills | Nov 17, 2015 | Business Law, Real Estate
It is useful to know where to go for basic legal information that may involve your rights. Below are some important legal links for individuals and businesses. 1. Find Your Court: http://www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm 2. California Superior Court:...
by Lisa Wills | Nov 16, 2015 | competing uses, fixtures, Landlord Tenant, Lease Agreement, lease termination, maintenance and repair, Property Owners, Real Estate, real estate contracts and documents
There are many issues to understand regarding a commercial lease for your business. The more you understand about the terms and conditions of the lease, the better you are able to plan and avoid surprises that could cost your business a lot of money. 1. Competing...
