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Hart Kienle Pentecost

Hart Kienle Pentecost Since its founding in 1982, Hart Kienle Pentecost has earned the reputation as one of Southern Calif We are in the business of protecting your business!

We represent publicly held corporations, mid-sized businesses and entrepreneurs in all state and federal courts within California. The firm offers a wide range of civil litigation and transactional services in the areas of business, real estate, manufactured housing, trust and estate disputes, construction and mechanic’s liens, and employment.

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In a time where both employers and employees are experiencing drastic changes in the workplace, it may be a good time to...
12/08/2022

In a time where both employers and employees are experiencing drastic changes in the workplace, it may be a good time to make sure your employment policy manuals are up-to-date.

If you are an employer in need of assistance with an employment case, call our expert attorneys at 714-432-8700 for a consultation.

Starting a business is hard—don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. But if you are meticulous about getting your startup le...
12/07/2022
16 Important Legal Requirements for Starting a Small Business - NerdWallet

Starting a business is hard—don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. But if you are meticulous about getting your startup legal checklist in order, you’ll save yourself from some serious headaches down the line.

Use this list of legal requirements for starting a small business—and resolve any lingering issues before you get in too deep with your business.

Happy Thanksgiving from HKP! Wishing you a harvest of blessings, good health, and good times.
11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving from HKP! Wishing you a harvest of blessings, good health, and good times.

Have you heard about the new emergency working conditions law? If you're an employer, this is what you should know:
11/15/2022
What the new emergency working conditions law means for employers | Hart Kienle Pentecost, A Professional Corporation

Have you heard about the new emergency working conditions law? If you're an employer, this is what you should know:

Most employers are aware that California imposes a duty on them to provide a safe workplace for their employees. In keeping with that philosophy, the Legislature recently enacted a new law dealing with workplace safety during natural disasters or other emergency conditions. What the new emergency wo...

To All Veterans,Thank you for your sacrifice, your bravery, and the example you set for us all. In short, thank you for ...
11/11/2022

To All Veterans,

Thank you for your sacrifice, your bravery, and the example you set for us all. In short, thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

A Buy-Sell Agreement agreement establishes protection for all parties and the company should something happen or if an e...
11/10/2022
What Is a Buy-Sell Agreement and Why Is It Vital for a Successful Partnership?

A Buy-Sell Agreement agreement establishes protection for all parties and the company should something happen or if an exit occurs for one of the business partners. Without such an agreement, many variables can emerge, such as a family member or other party that takes ownership or a controlling stake, and perhaps without any initiative for success.

If you are starting a business with a partner, you need to have a buy-sell agreement.

HKP would like to introduce you to our newest attorney, Ryan D. Jones! Ryan (who also happens to be celebrating a birthd...
11/09/2022

HKP would like to introduce you to our newest attorney, Ryan D. Jones! Ryan (who also happens to be celebrating a birthday today) is a litigation attorney with almost 10 years of experience. Welcome to the team (and Happy Birthday), Ryan! 🥳

Dealing with a difficult trustee that isn't doing what they're supposed to? Call HKP at 714-432-8700 and discuss your op...
11/07/2022

Dealing with a difficult trustee that isn't doing what they're supposed to? Call HKP at 714-432-8700 and discuss your options with a legal expert today.

Although an LLC isn’t required to bring your business idea to life, having one gives you liability protection; should yo...
11/02/2022
What Is an LLC? A Beginner's Guide

Although an LLC isn’t required to bring your business idea to life, having one gives you liability protection; should your business ever go under, your personal belongings won’t be up for grabs. LLCs also you keep more of the money you earn from gigs or clients in your pocket.

A Limited Liability Company (LLC) can save you money on taxes and protect your personal belongings. Here’s a no-fuss guide to getting started.

10/31/2022
HKP's Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest was "fang-tastic!" Can't wait for the fun again next year!
10/28/2022

HKP's Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest was "fang-tastic!" Can't wait for the fun again next year!

You may not be able to salvage the personal relationship, but you can save yourself some money and hassle as you end you...
10/27/2022
How to End a Business Partnership - Make a Plan

You may not be able to salvage the personal relationship, but you can save yourself some money and hassle as you end your business partnership.

A change in the partnership may cause you to think about closing. Here are alternatives to ending the partnership, and how to prepare a dissolution plan.

Another successful event with MHET! Today, our attorney John Pentecost spoke to manufactured housing park owners and ind...
10/26/2022

Another successful event with MHET! Today, our attorney John Pentecost spoke to manufactured housing park owners and industry leaders about new laws affecting their industry. Great job, John!

Employers, are you struggling with finding the right language for your employee contracts to encompass the ever-changing...
10/25/2022

Employers, are you struggling with finding the right language for your employee contracts to encompass the ever-changing laws in California? Call HKP at 800-432-8700 for guidance on all things employment.

Happy National Paralegal Day to our Julie Rosario! Julie has been with HKP since 2013 and has delivered nothing but exce...
10/23/2022

Happy National Paralegal Day to our Julie Rosario! Julie has been with HKP since 2013 and has delivered nothing but exceptional service to our attorneys and clients. We appreciate you, Julie!

Legal due diligence makes sure that a company has all of its legal, regulatory, and compliance eggs in a row.
10/20/2022
What Is Due Diligence?

Legal due diligence makes sure that a company has all of its legal, regulatory, and compliance eggs in a row.

Performing due diligence means thoroughly checking the financials of a potential financial decision. Here's how to do due diligence for individual stocks.

Today we celebrated our bosses, John Pentecost and Andrew Kienle, by getting out in the sunshine and playing some co****...
10/17/2022

Today we celebrated our bosses, John Pentecost and Andrew Kienle, by getting out in the sunshine and playing some co****le! Congrats to Andrew’s team on the win! Happy Boss’s Day 🏆

Today Attorneys John Pentecost and Ryan Egan represented HKP at WMA's Convention & Expo golf tournament that took place ...
10/10/2022

Today Attorneys John Pentecost and Ryan Egan represented HKP at WMA's Convention & Expo golf tournament that took place at the Revere Golf Club in Las Vegas. We hope they did well!

Stay tuned for more pictures from WMA's Convention and Expo happening now in Henderson, Nevada.

Did you know a mechanic's lien has NOTHING to do with an auto body shop? Would you have guessed it's instead a construct...
10/04/2022

Did you know a mechanic's lien has NOTHING to do with an auto body shop? Would you have guessed it's instead a construction matter? For more answers to questions like this and others relating to construction law and our other practice areas, visit our new FAQ page!

https://www.hkplawfirm.com/faq/

SB 869 and SB 940 have officially been signed by the Governor as of yesterday. To get the latest manufactured housing ne...
09/29/2022

SB 869 and SB 940 have officially been signed by the Governor as of yesterday. To get the latest manufactured housing news, join our mailing list by filling out the contact form on our website www.hkplawfirm.com.

HKP's 40th Anniversary open house was a great success!! Thank you to those who were able to join us. Here's to another 4...
09/16/2022

HKP's 40th Anniversary open house was a great success!! Thank you to those who were able to join us. Here's to another 40 years in business! 🥂

WMA's Convention and Expo is just around the corner! Don't miss a valuable seminar on fair housing and tenant applicatio...
09/14/2022

WMA's Convention and Expo is just around the corner! Don't miss a valuable seminar on fair housing and tenant applications presented by Attorneys John Pentecost and Ryan Egan along with two other special guests. See you there!

https://www.wma.org/convention-expo

HKP would like to introduce our newest attorney, Mai T. Nguyen, to the team! Mai will primarily focus on the areas of re...
09/06/2022
Hart Kienle Pentecost, A California Professional Law Corporation

HKP would like to introduce our newest attorney, Mai T. Nguyen, to the team! Mai will primarily focus on the areas of real estate and business transactions. Welcome, Mai!

Exterior Photo of Firm's Offices Practical And Professional Representation From An Experienced Law Firm Since 1982, Hart Kienle Pentecost has been one of Southern California’s most respected law firms, offering a wide range of civil litigation and transactional services to entrepreneurs, corporati...

Have you heard the news? John Pentecost and Ryan Egan will be speaking at the 2022 WMA Convention & Expo in October in H...
08/30/2022
Hart Kienle Pentecost, A California Professional Law Corporation

Have you heard the news? John Pentecost and Ryan Egan will be speaking at the 2022 WMA Convention & Expo in October in Henderson, Nevada!

To learn more about WMA Convention & Expo, visit https://www.wma.org/promoted-event/2022-wma-convention-expo.

Exterior Photo of Firm's Offices Practical And Professional Representation From An Experienced Law Firm Since 1982, Hart Kienle Pentecost has been one of Southern California’s most respected law firms, offering a wide range of civil litigation and transactional services to entrepreneurs, corporati...

Proprietary information is one of the most vital assets of a business, and an effective way to protect it is to have key...
08/19/2022

Proprietary information is one of the most vital assets of a business, and an effective way to protect it is to have key employees sign non-disclosure agreements. A well-drafted NDA can cover your intellectual property, customer contacts, licenses, contracts and other confidential data. An experienced business attorney can ensure that your NDA is compliant with state law and enforceable.

With careful planning, attention to detail, evaluation and research, you will be well situated to not just launch a busi...
08/17/2022
How To Start A Small Business At Home (2022 Guide)

With careful planning, attention to detail, evaluation and research, you will be well situated to not just launch a business, but to maintain a successful business as well. https://bit.ly/3A7v34d

Starting a business is an exciting venture. Without proper planning, however, it can be easy to get overwhelmed with the process. Launching a business out of your home is similar to starting any other business, with the one exception that you will not need to lease commercial space for your business

Did you know today is National Relaxation Day? When you find yourself in a stressful legal situation, call Hart Kienle P...
08/15/2022

Did you know today is National Relaxation Day?

When you find yourself in a stressful legal situation, call Hart Kienle Pentecost so you can get back to that hammock on the beach sooner than later.

The type of lease could influence how entrepreneurs approach negotiations for rent.
08/08/2022
3 Types Of Commercial Leases

The type of lease could influence how entrepreneurs approach negotiations for rent.

What is the best way to start the discussion?

Confidentiality agreements are incredibly broad legal tools available to almost any entity with privately held informati...
08/04/2022
What Is A Confidentiality Agreement? Everything You Need To Know

Confidentiality agreements are incredibly broad legal tools available to almost any entity with privately held information. Due to their potential complexity, it’s always advisable to consult with an experienced attorney when questions arise. https://bit.ly/3BKSzWX

A confidentiality agreement is a contract between two or more parties regulating the treatment of specified private information. While these agreements can exist in a variety of contexts, they are particularly relevant in the world of businesses and nonprofit organizations, where they prove essentia

While some people may be able to avoid litigation by having a secure estate plan, others are not so lucky. What actually...
08/03/2022
What is the emotional toll of estate litigation? | Hart Kienle Pentecost, A Professional Corporation

While some people may be able to avoid litigation by having a secure estate plan, others are not so lucky. What actually happens to those that end up in estate litigation? https://www.hkplawfirm.com/blog/2022/07/what-is-the-emotional-toll-of-estate-litigation/

One of the goals of estate planning is to leave behind things that can assist the family in the future. Yet, sometimes the lasting legacy of an estate ends up being a traumatic family feud. If you feel a loved one’s estate plan is unfair, you may decide to go to court to rectify the

Wishing Associate Attorney Ryan Egan a happy HKP work anniversary! Ryan has been with our firm for 9 years and we can't ...
07/17/2022

Wishing Associate Attorney Ryan Egan a happy HKP work anniversary! Ryan has been with our firm for 9 years and we can't wait to see what he will accomplish in the future!

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Confidentiality agreements, also called nondisclosure agreements or NDAs, are important tools for protecting your company's proprietary information. But they can also create legal liabilities of their own. https://bit.ly/39Bywym
Read here for updates on housing from the Biden Administration: https://conta.cc/3woUu08
When deciding on a business entity structure, many small business owners find themselves having to choose between a partnership vs. corporation. The choice will have important implications for your legal exposure, management structure and, ultimately, your bottom line. https://bit.ly/37Emd3u
Q: How long does the Estate Litigation process usually take?

A: Unfortunately, the Covid19 related court closures have had a significant impact on how long one can expect the trust litigation process to take. Generally speaking, trials are set within about 18-24 months from the date of filing. Of course, there are many variables that go into that estimated timeline, including which county the case is venued in, how long the trial estimate is, and which judge is assigned to your case.

Of course, the vast majority of cases settle, so there is always the possibility of resolving the case far sooner. - Andrew Kienle, Shareholder & Managing Partner at Hart Kienle Pentecost

Visit our website www.hkplawfirm.com for more information on the Estate Litigation process.
Understanding how rent control works in California can be confusing, especially since the Covid-19 eviction moratorium is still in effect under AB-2179.

Here is an article with the latest updates on rent control in your area: https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/california-rent-control-law.html
An LLC operating agreement is a legal document that outlines the governing structure of the LLC and provides a blueprint for running your business. It lays out the rights and duties of each owner. https://bit.ly/3jrI0yY
Reminder! 60 days until the CalSavers takes effect for employers.

Read more about the CalSavers deadline here: https://www.hkplawfirm.com/blog/2022/04/calsavers-deadline-for-small-businesses-is-june-30/
Employers need to be proactive with compliance to avoid fines.
Happy HKP Work Anniversary to Jasmine Vargas (5 years), Eric McIntosh (4 years), and Ron Thommarson (3 years). We appreciate you all!
There will always be disagreements and difficult decisions in the life of a business. A partnership helps to minimize disputes with your partners and give you clear guidelines when disagreements do arise. https://bit.ly/3koOVIn
HKP Obtains Trust Litigation Victory For Client! 👏 ⚖️

Hart Kienle Pentecost shareholder and managing partner, Andrew Kienle, recently prevailed in a trust litigation trial in San Diego Superior Court. According to the client: “Great job Andrew...you hit it out of the park on this one.”
Happy Administrative Professional's Day from our team to yours! 💙
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