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Law Office of Steve Lopez

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Law Office of Steve Lopez

Friendly, local firm, practice areas include Real Estate Law, Family Law, and Estate Planning

05/29/2026

"Don't Have an Estate Plan? Actually it Already Exists"

Don't Have an Estate Plan? Actually it Already Exists. California Wrote It Most people know they “should” have an estate plan set up. But did you know that if you do not have an estate plan, the State of California already wrote one for you, but it's almost always not the plan you would choose.....

05/08/2026

https://www.stevelopezlaw.com/trial-court-slashes-attorney-fees-after-appeal-what-happened-on-remand-in-the-ramirez-case

A major California court decision is reshaping how attorney fees are awarded in Immigration Consultant Act (ICA) lawsuits. After the California Court of Appeal reversed an $83,197.50 fee award as excessive, the trial court reduced it to just $20,000 on remand. The ruling highlights growing judicial....

04/13/2026

https://www.stevelopezlaw.com/california-civil-code-1675-what-happens-to-your-deposit-if-a-real-estate-deal-falls-through

Buying a home is one of the largest financial decisions most people will ever make. But what happens if the deal does not close? Can the seller keep your entire deposit? Under California law, the answer is often no. California Civil Code § 1675 provides important protections for residential buyers.

04/04/2026

Chatgbt not a substitute Westlaw or LexisNexis research database

Early scandals have not slowed lawyers' adoption of AI tools, even as court sanctions over fake legal briefs continue to rise.

01/02/2026

"When a Defendant Dies During Litigation: What Plaintiffs Must Do Under California Law"

This article is the second installment of a two-part series addressing how a party’s death affects pending civil litigation in California. The first article examined the procedural steps required when a plaintiff dies during a lawsuit. Here, the focus shifts to a different, but equally complex, sc...

12/26/2025

"Challenging HOA Fines in California: How Homeowners Can Fight Back (2 of 3)"

The legal defenses discussed in this installment highlight a critical reality: HOA fines are not automatically valid simply because the board claims authority to impose them. California law places meaningful limits on HOA power, and associations frequently overstep those boundaries, whether by adopt...

12/19/2025

"Challenging HOA Fines in California: How Homeowners Can Fight Back (1 of 3)"

Homeowners' associations in California have broad authority to enforce rules, but that authority has limits. Many homeowners assume they must simply accept HOA fines, yet California law gives them multiple avenues to dispute improper, excessive, or procedurally defective penalties. This first in...

12/12/2025

"When a Litigant Dies During Civil Proceedings: What Happens to the Case?"

When a party to a lawsuit dies, what happens to their case? In California, the death of a litigant doesn’t always end the litigation. This article breaks down the key steps attorneys must take when a plaintiff passes away during a pending civil case, covering which claims survive death, who can co...

11/04/2025

"2026 California Real Estate Law Update: Key Changes Affecting ADUs (2/10)"

California continues to refine its housing laws to make accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) easier to build, and to ensure consistency in how local governments regulate them. A new bill revises multiple provisions of the Planning and Zoning Law to clarify size...

10/23/2025

"2026 California Real Estate Law Update: Key Changes Affecting Landlords, Tenants, and HOAs (1/10)"

Introducing Our 2026 California Real Estate Law Update Series - Part 1 of 10 As 2025 draws to a close, new legislation is set to reshape the landscape of California real estate starting in 2026. To help property owners, investors, landlords, and real estate professionals stay ahead, check our weekly...

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8562 Florence Avenue, Ste A
Downey, CA
90240

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+15629041193

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http://www.stevelopezlaw.com/

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