Civil Litigation

CIVIL LITIGATION EXPERIENCE
BUSINESS DISPUTES
REAL ESTATE DISPUTES
EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES
LOCAL COUNSEL SERVICES
ESTATE AND TRUST LITIGATION

CIVIL LITIGATION EXPERIENCE

At FROMBERG EDELSTEIN FROMBERG, we enjoy the challenge of the courtroom. When other avenues to resolve a dispute have failed, we are prepared to aggressively pursue judicial relief in the courts or defend any claims brought against our clients.

We have earned a reputation for creative and effective representation, we tailor our strategies to both our clients’ needs and the changing dynamics of each case. We work closely with clients to define the “end goal” so as not to unnecessarily prolong litigation. It is an approach that defines success not only as coming out on top, but doing so in the most efficient and cost-effective ways possible.

We strive to be the most prepared. We consider every fact and facet of a case when designing clients’ litigation strategies and approaches. We communicate very closely with our clients and each other in order to establish a sound base of knowledge, efficiently allocate resources and quickly respond to new developments in clients’ cases. Our focus on preparation plays a major role in our success.

BUSINESS DISPUTES

FROMBERG EDELSTEIN FROMBERG'S proactive approach strives to put our clients in a position of strength when business and commercial disputes arise. We help them weigh the pros and cons of alternative dispute resolution options available, including mediation and arbitration. If pre-suit negotiations fail, our experienced team of litigators and business attorneys work closely together to aggressively pursue judicial relief in the courts or defend any claims brought against our clients. As we assist business owners and individuals in resolving disputes, we allocate our resources efficiently while maintaining focus on our clients’ goals and objectives.

We have substantial experience with many types of business disputes, including ownership disputes, transaction disputes and derivative actions. Ownership disputes occur when owners, directors and officers of a business disagree with regard to operations or the terms of an agreement among them. Transaction disputes relate to the purchase or sale of a business entity and often encompass issues such as contracts, leases or joint venture agreements. Derivative actions involve claims against directors and officers brought on the business’s behalf by a key stakeholder to pursue what he or she believes is in the entity’s best interest. Our attorneys are adept at representing clients on either side of these disputes, setting reasonable expectations and aggressively pursuing our client’s position. In addition, we are able to assist clients in the enforcement of commercial collections, including the garnishment of bank accounts or wages and the placement of liens on property.

Often central to these disputes are business tort and fraud claims or breach of contract claims. Our attorneys have a depth of experience asserting and defending these claims for clients. In the case of business torts and fraud, we work closely with clients to analyze the facts of their cases and develop a sound basis to advocate for, or defend against, accusations of misrepresentation or interference. When breach of contract claims are brought by or against our clients, our attorneys carefully analyze the terms of the agreement and alleged violations to design an effective strategy for success.

FROMBERG EDELSTEIN FROMBERG attorneys are well versed in pursuing emergency injunctive relief for clients whose business interests are under threat. Through temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, we take aggressive action to assist clients whose matters cannot withstand the traditional due process timeline.

REAL ESTATE DISPUTES

As part of any real estate transaction, FROMBERG EDELSTEIN FROMBERG'S attorneys work with clients to limit their exposure to legal and financial liabilities. When controversies arise, we advise buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants on the best course of resolution as the conflict evolves. We have experience handling commercial and residential real estate contract disputes, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, title and boundary disputes, as well as disputes among property owners. When necessary, we aggressively prosecute and defend our clients’ interests.

Our attorneys also are highly experienced in construction lien and payment disputes, including mechanics’ liens, as we have represented general contractors and subcontractors for many years. We handle matters related to construction contract disputes and collections, ensuring our clients understand their legal rights to seek and collect payments owed to them for labor, equipment or materials. As part of this process, we keep our clients informed of important statutory deadlines affecting their rights to collect payments or assert claims against adverse parties. Our experience representing contractors and subcontractors in this arena gives us added insight when representing property owners from the other side of such disputes.

EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES

FROMBERG EDELSTEIN FROMBERG regularly assists business owners and individuals with disputes in employment-related matters, including claims of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination and wage/hour claims. Our attorneys regularly enforce and defend breach of contract claims arising from alleged violations of restrictive covenants, confidentiality agreements and other employment agreements. We also are well versed in employment claims brought before federal, state and local administrative bodies.

For each of these matters, we devise strategies to protect our clients’ rights and achieve their goals. To that end, and before forming a case strategy for any employment dispute, we build a depth of knowledge about our clients’ organizations, their culture and how their employees, managers and owners interact. Based on this knowledge, we work side-by-side with clients to set manageable expectations to achieve their goals, whether through litigation or through mediation and arbitration.

LOCAL COUNSEL SERVICES

FROMBERG EDELSTEIN FROMBERG offers other law firms, as well as in-house counsel, a sophisticated familiarity with local courts in the Riverside area. Our services extend beyond baseline administrative support to include advice on and implementation of case strategies. As local counsel in cases scheduled for trial in our vicinity, we bring to bear our in-depth knowledge of the local courts for our clients. We allow clients to capitalize on our experience with local jury pools, jury instructions, judicial assignments and procedural issues. This experience is the result of the frequency with which we deal with these issues as we represent our own clients in local venues.

In establishing a local counsel relationship with a law firm or company, we offer guidance on commercial litigation matters resulting from business, employment and real estate disputes. We also can assist in matters involving individuals faced with local estate controversies. We structure our local counsel services to suit the needs of the firms and companies requiring them and provide efficient and reliable client service that is a hallmark of our firm’s local presence.

ESTATE AND TRUST LITIGATION

In the area of estates and trusts, FROMBERG EDELSTEIN FROMBERG attorneys value advanced planning to address the intricacies of carrying out clients’ wishes, or those of their loved ones, upon death. We carefully anticipate possible points of interpersonal and financial conflict through both the planning and administration processes. These can include issues of competency, undue influence or questionable changes to estate planning documents.

When disputes arise, we represent trustees, executors and beneficiaries in probate and trust administration matters. We are therefore able to initiate and defend claims of the estate or trust, as well as executors and trustees representing those entities. Our attorneys are well versed in representing beneficiaries of estates and trusts in their disputes with other heirs or in claims of alleged breaches of fiduciary duty.