Trainor Fairbrook

09/17/2021

In December of 2018, Trainor Fairbrook lost one of our own suddenly to a heart attack. Michael Middleton was a shareholder and senior construction attorney at Trainor Fairbrook. Anyone who knew Mike knows he was so much more than just an attorney at our firm. He was a good friend to all of us here at Trainor Fairbrook and an outstanding husband and father to his family. Mike is dearly missed every day.

As a firm, we have decided to support the American Heart Association Heart Walk each year to honor Mike's memory. We will be walking our "Hike for Mike" on September 25 and raising money to support the American Heart Association's work. Help us reach our goal by joining our team or making a donation today to fund lifesaving science and literally help keep hearts beating.
https://www2.heart.org/site/TR/HeartWalk/WSA-WesternStatesAffiliate?px=14730702&pg=personal&fr_id=6214

02/12/2021

Trainor Fairbrook attorney Hannah Abshire Shakin is partnering with Julie Hassna, CFP of Northwestern Mutual at our upcoming Wealth & Wellness webinar next week.

Join us on February 18 from 12-1pm for a short talk sharing tips on getting your financial and estate planning off to the right start in the New Year.

As an added bonus learn tips to stay healthy while working from home from Rose Zahn of Health Habits Studio. Click to register https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0td-uppjorHNXC6YxL8O8zoFw75ZlRcvDQ for our Wealth & Wellness Webinar to learn more!

12/04/2020

If you own a home in California that you intend to pass to your children, you should be aware of the property tax changes included in the now-passed Proposition 19. Trainor Fairbrook attorney Hannah Shakin recently published an article that discusses the impacts of Proposition 19 on property taxes in California.

In the article, Hannah explains why property owners who are planning to leave real property to their child only have until February 15, 2021, to take the necessary action to preserve the current California property tax benefits. https://bit.ly/3om2QiA

Print PDFWith the passage of Proposition 19 last month, California property owners will see some of the most dramatic changes to property tax laws in recent years. Positively, the Proposition extends the benefits available to certain homeowners to allow more homeowners to sell their homes and purcha...

11/09/2020

Trainor Fairbrook is very proud to announce being ranked on the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® 2021 “Best Law Firms” list. https://bit.ly/2UauAcL

Print PDFTrainor Fairbrook has been recognized in the 2021 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” The tiered rankings are assigned to law firm practice groups by metropolitan area. Thousands of firms are considered and reviewed nationwide through a detailed evaluation process ...

10/08/2020

Attorneys Dan Steinberg and Jessica Robison presenting a socially distanced Mechanics Lien Seminar at SRBX. Do you have questions about Mechanics Liens? Give us a call.

10/05/2020

Is your 18-year-old child headed off to college this fall? We strongly advise you to get two simple legal documents in place to ensure you are able to intervene on behalf of your now-adult child in the event your child is injured, becomes ill or is otherwise incapacitated. A few minutes creating this document can be extremely important in an emergency. Read more in the article Trainor Fairbrook Attorney Hannah Shakin just published.

Print PDFWhat a strange time to be sending children off to college. And yet, even in this unprecedented time, the tradition of 18-year-olds leaving home for this new adventure goes on! In addition to the endless list of logistics you must reckon with in order to get Jacob and Emily safely off to sch...

10/02/2020

Trainor Fairbrook attorneys Daniel M. Steinberg, and Jessica A. Robison will be presenting a live Mechanic's Lien Seminar at the SRBX on Thursday, October 8. If you have questions or concerns about California’s mechanics lien and construction-related statutes register now: https://sacramentobuilderscaassoc.wliinc32.com/events/MechanicsLien%20Seminar-619/details

Topics to be Covered:
1. What is a Notice of Non-responsibility and what to do if one posted at the jobsite
2. What are Mechanic’s Lien, Stop Payment Notice and Payment Bond Claim
3. When and how to assert a Mechanic’s Lien or other claim
4. Dealing with construction delays during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
5. How to get paid if a change order is disputed and you must continue performance
6. A few contract provisions to protect you from personal liability

Join us Thursday, October 8 for our Mechanic's Lien Seminar presented by Trainor Fairbrook.

California’s mechanics lien and construction related statutes provide substantial protection for contractors and suppliers.

Topics to be Covered:

1. What is a Notice of Non-responsibility and what to do if one posted at the jobsite

2. What are Mechanic’s Lien, Stop Payment Notice and Payment Bond Claim

3. When and how to assert a Mechanic’s Lien or other claim

4. Dealing with construction delays during and after the COVID-19 pandemic

5. How to get paid if a change order is disputed and you must continue performance

6. A few contract provisions to protect you from personal liability

Presenters: Daniel M. Steinberg, Managing Shareholder and Jessica A. Robison, Construction Attorney

Register now at: https://tinyurl.com/trainorlien

08/28/2020

Did you see this month's Sacramento Magazine? Trainor Fairbrook Construction Attorney Jessica Robison was featured in their Top Lawyers feature section. In fact, all 15 Trainor Fairbrook attorneys were selected to the Top Lawyers of Sacramento for 2020.

Enjoy this year's list of Sacramento Magazine's Top Lawyers. PRS asked Sacramento area attorneys whom they would recommend in the area.

08/20/2020

The California Judicial Council recently voted to end Emergency Rules on Evictions. Attorney Alison Geddes is encouraging property owners who are experiencing challenges with their tenants to contact experienced real estate attorneys before September 2, 2020, to develop a plan of action that is compliant with state laws and local ordinances.
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Print PDFCalifornia Courts Open To Eviction Cases Beginning September 2, 2020   In April 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the California Judicial Council adopted temporary emergency rules prohibiting most unlawful detainer actions from proceeding. The temporary rules were imposed to bala...

08/20/2020

Trainor Fairbrook is proud to announce 6 of our attorneys were honored in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Additionally, attorney Hannah Shakin was named to the new "Ones to Watch" category.

The Best Lawyers in America: Sacramento
Colby A. Campbell - Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Real Estate Law
John D. Fairbrook - Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate
Candice B. Harper - Real Estate Law
Jennifer L. Pruski -Litigation - Bankruptcy
Daniel M. Steinberg - Construction Law and Litigation - Real Estate
Charles W. Trainor - Real Estate Law

The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch Hannah Shakin
Trusts and Estates

07/23/2020

The Sacramento Business Journal recently reported that nearly a third of Sacramento small businesses have less than a month’s worth of cash on hand. For those businesses who find themselves on the brink of bankruptcy, the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (“SBRA”) could offer them a greater opportunity to successfully and efficiently reorganize, preserve jobs, maximize the value of assets, and ensure the proper allocation of resources.

Print PDFPotential Debt Relief for Distressed Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19   As the devastating economic effects from COVID-19 continue to take their toll on businesses, waves of new bankruptcy filings are looming on the horizon. The Sacramento Business Journal recently reported that nearl...