Hart Kienle Pentecost

05/25/2026

Corporate transparency is now a baseline expectation for lenders and investors, not just government red tape. Murky ownership structures can stall transactions and delay venture funding. Read why clear governance matters and let us fortify your legal infrastructure.

https://www.incorp.com/resources/knowledge-base/new-era-corporate-transparency

05/22/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

In observance of the holiday, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25th. We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.

05/22/2026

Growth brings both opportunity and exposure. Strategic entity separation can help protect the business from costly risks.

Align strategy with business goals.

05/18/2026

Contracts set expectations—and hidden risks—so don’t rely on templates alone. Key clauses (scope, payment, termination, dispute resolution, indemnities) can make or break a deal; contact us for a contract review to protect your business.

A business should know what makes a contract enforceable and understand key provisions beyond the main deal, such as termination and dispute resolution.

05/12/2026

We’re proud to share that HKP Managing Partner Andrew Kienle has been recognized in Orange Coast Magazine’s “Best of O.C. Legal 2026.”

Andrew’s dedication to clients, strategic advocacy, and longstanding reputation within the Orange County legal community continue to set him apart. We are honored to see his work recognized among Orange County’s top legal professionals.

Congratulations, Andrew, on this well-deserved recognition!

Read the full feature here:

For this year’s selection process, we brought our legal honors in-house under the guidance of a former publisher of Super Lawyers. To ensure a thoughtful and well-rounded approach, we partnered with a third- party data team to survey attorneys, reviewed other reputable rankings and applied our own...

05/11/2026

Registering a federal trademark with the USPTO gives you stronger nationwide rights than state or common‑law use — if another business is using your name, preserve evidence of first use and consult a trademark attorney about cease‑and‑desist options and enforcement.

If another company takes your business name, you may want to consider speaking to a business lawyer to decide the best strategy to take. Learn next steps in this guide.

05/04/2026

Adding or removing a business partner involves more than updating ownership records. Learn more about the legal steps, agreements, and filings that can help protect your business during the transition.

https://www.incorp.com/resources/knowledge-base/business-partner

04/27/2026

Starting a company with another person requires more than just a handshake. Without a formal partnership or LLC agreement, you could be held personally responsible for the business debts of your co-founder. A business lawyer can help structure your entity properly to shield your assets and prevent future disputes.
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/choose-business-structure

04/17/2026

When a contract isn’t honored, it can lead to financial and legal consequences. Knowing the types of breaches and available remedies can help you protect your interests.

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/breach-of-contract.asp

04/13/2026

A conflict of interest arises when personal interests interfere with professional responsibilities, potentially affecting fairness and decision-making. Recognizing and properly disclosing these situations is key to maintaining transparency and trust in both business and legal settings. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/conflict-of-interest.asp

04/02/2026

We are looking forward to the 8th Annual Hart Kienle Pentecost / Lutz, Bobo & Telfair Clay Shoot next week in Las Vegas, held in conjunction with MHI Congress & Expo.

This event has become a great industry tradition and one of our favorite opportunities each year to connect with clients, colleagues, and friends in the manufactured housing industry, all while supporting the MHI Administrative Fund.

We’re proud to be part of such a strong and collaborative industry and look forward to seeing you there!