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 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 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.
Did you know mobile home communities have HOA rules too? Read more here:
A homeowner association, or an HOA, is typically a community of homes that were manufactured for that purpose. People who buy homes in the community want to follow the rules set up by the HOA because they are looking for that homogenous community environment. These can include rules like how to take...
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:
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 your service! 🇺🇸
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 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 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 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.
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 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 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 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 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.
Performing due diligence means thoroughly checking the financials of a potential financial decision. Here's how to do due diligence for individual stocks.
Thinking of selling your business? You may want to read this first.
You’ve had your business for a long time and you think it’s time to move on. Maybe you want to start a fresh business in a new field or move forward to a better view. Whatever the case, your business is up for sale and you’re waiting for prospecting buyers. While you may have heard
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 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 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 news, join our mailing list by filling out the contact form on our website www.hkplawfirm.com.
Thinking of entering into a partnership? Read these 4 helpful tips before doing so: https://www.hkplawfirm.com/blog/2022/09/what-should-you-include-in-a-partnership-agreement/
Contact HKP for all of your business entity needs at 714-432-8700.
Evicting a tenant is never easy. If there are no alternate solutions, follow our basic steps in making sure the eviction process is done properly. For assistance, please call us at 714-432-8700. https://www.hkplawfirm.com/blog/2022/09/evicting-a-mobile-home-park-tenant/
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 applications presented by Attorneys John Pentecost and Ryan Egan along with two other special guests. See you there!
https://www.wma.org/convention-expo
Leave the legal heavy lifting to us!
Call Hart Kienle Pentecost at 714-432-8700 or visit our website at https://www.hkplawfirm.com/construction-and-mechanics-lien-law/ for all of your construction and mechanics lien law needs.
There are 3 things to consider before entering into a business partnership: https://www.hkplawfirm.com/blog/2022/07/3-things-to-consider-before-entering-a-business-partnership/
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 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 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 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 Pentecost so you can get back to that hammock on the beach sooner than later.
Startups are often so concerned about expenses that they overlook the importance of sound legal advice that could save them thousands, if not millions, down the line. https://bit.ly/3kQeVxt
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.
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 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 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
Before launching your business, you need to answer several important questions: How will you make business decisions together? If you can’t agree, who will make the final call? How will you divide profits? https://bit.ly/3PT4AgU
Avoid disharmony by keeping matters legal and professional.
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!
Read more about California's Eviction Moratorium expiration here: https://conta.cc/3O9FUiV
What You Need to Know Now California State-Wide Eviction Moratorium Has Expired. What does this mean for our Manufactured Home Communities? Transition Time Period (9/1/2020 - 9/30/21): Still must u
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