Scope.
Disputes among the principals of a closely held enterprise are engineering problems first and adversarial proceedings second. The firm represents both controlling and minority interests in oppression actions, fiduciary-duty claims, accounting actions, dissolution proceedings, and the negotiated unwind of joint ventures and family-owned enterprises.
California Corporations Code §§ 17707 (LLC dissolution), 16601 (partnership dissociation), and 2000 (alternative buy-out in lieu of dissolution) form the procedural spine of much of this work. The firm uses these statutes both as litigation tools and as negotiation frames for principals seeking to exit without judicial proceedings.
Representative Engagements.
- Forced buy-out under Corporations Code § 2000 between founding shareholders of a closely held corporation.
- LLC member oppression and accounting action between principals of a regional service business.
- Negotiated wind-down of a multi-party joint venture preserving the underlying operating asset.
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How engagements proceed.
Engagements begin with a confidential intake conducted personally by the principal. A brief written matter summary follows. Where the firm proceeds, the engagement letter sets a defined initial scope — typically through pleadings or early discovery — with milestones at which fee and strategy are jointly reassessed.
The firm communicates by direct phone and email. Document exchange is conducted through encrypted channels. Inquiries receive a substantive response within one business day.
Fee arrangements.
The firm offers hourly representation with monthly caps, fixed-fee engagements for defined matter phases, and hybrid contingent structures where appropriate. The firm does not engage on contingency alone in defense matters.