Clear Direction for Life’s Legal Crossroads

Your home or investment property may be the largest purchase of your life. When a deal falls apart, a neighbor disputes a boundary or a title problem surfaces, the stakes feel enormous.

We help buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants and investors with residential and commercial real estate. We review and negotiate agreements before problems start, and we protect your investment when disputes arise.

How we help

• Purchase & sale transactions
• Residential & commercial lease agreements
• Boundary, title & easement disputes
• Landlord–tenant matters
• Real estate litigation

When a business partner, vendor or customer doesn’t keep their word, your income, your reputation and everything you’ve built can be put at risk.

We represent individuals and businesses in breach-of-contract and commercial disputes, always looking for the most efficient path to a resolution. Where possible we negotiate; when necessary we litigate. We also draft and review contracts so you’re protected from the start.

How we help

• Breach of contract
• Business & commercial disputes
• Partnership & shareholder disputes
• Contract drafting & review
• Negotiation, mediation & litigation

Being sued, or realizing you may need to sue someone, is stressful, disruptive and often frightening. You need someone in your corner who knows the process.

We represent clients in civil matters in California state and federal courts. We prepare every case thoroughly, keep you informed at each step and always weigh the cost of a fight against the value of a fair settlement.

How we help

• Pre-litigation demands & negotiation
• Lawsuits in state & federal court
• Defense against lawsuits & claims
• Motions, discovery & trial
• Mediation & settlement

Divorce, custody and support issues are some of the most emotional experiences a person can face. You’re worried about your children, your finances and what comes next.

We guide you through these transitions with compassion and steady judgment. We protect your rights and your children’s well-being, and we resolve matters respectfully whenever possible. We are prepared to advocate firmly in court when it’s needed.

How we help

• Divorce & legal separation
• Child custody & visitation
• Child & spousal support
• Domestic violence restraining orders
• Property division & settlement agreements

Few things are more personal than your ability to build a life in the United States and keep your family together. One missed deadline or unclear answer can set you back months or years.

We help individuals and families understand their options and prepare complete, accurate filings. We respond with care when the government asks questions. You’ll always know where your case stands, in English or in Vietnamese.

How we help

• Family-based petitions
• Requests to retain or maintain status
• Responses to notices & government inquiries
• Strategic guidance for long-term immigration goals

Without a plan, your loved ones may face a costly, public and time-consuming probate process, and decisions about your assets and care may be left to others.

A well-prepared estate plan gives you control, protects your assets and helps make sure your wishes are followed. We create customized plans tailored to your goals. When a loved one passes, we guide executors, administrators and trustees through probate and trust administration efficiently and compassionately.

• Do I need a will or a trust?
• How can I avoid the costly probate process?
• Who will manage my assets if I become unable to?

How we help

• Wills & living trusts
• Powers of attorney
• Advance health care directives
• Probate & trust administration
• Resolving disputes among heirs & beneficiaries

Overwhelming debt, collection calls, wage garnishment or a looming foreclosure can make it hard to sleep at night. You don’t have to face it alone, and there may be a path to a fresh start.

We represent individuals and businesses in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. We also represent debtors, creditors and other parties in adversary proceedings, including disputes over dischargeability, preference actions, fraudulent transfers and creditor claims.

• Can I stop a foreclosure or repossession?
• What property can I keep?
• What is the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13?

How we help

• Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 bankruptcy
• Stopping foreclosure, garnishment & creditor harassment
• Dischargeability & fraud disputes
• Preference & fraudulent transfer actions
• Representation of debtors & creditors