Business Law
We’ve nurtured an established reputation both in the public and private sectors on matters ranging from Entity Formation and Registration, Trademark & Copyright Acquisition to the review, drafting and enforcement of Contracts, lease terms, and business transactions in court.
The Law Offices of Richard Weiss has handled cases involving corporate and securities law, intellectual property, tax and general litigation, in state courts, federal courts, and administrative agencies throughout California and Nevada. We can help you with employment law matters, and the resolution of disputes concerning management issues, shareholder issues or UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) matters.
We also serve as outside general counsel for entrepreneurs and businesses not needing to employ a permanent in-house Attorney. Our clients come from the fields of technology, real estate, entertainment, construction, health care, and many other industries and professions. For additional information, please contact us to discuss your case.
Corporate and Securities Law
- Entity Formation
- Federal and State Compliance
- Private Placement Memoranda
- Corporate Governance
- Stock Option Plans and Agreements
General Business Counseling
- Contracts
- Enforcement of Creditor Judgments
- Licensing and Permits
- Reputation Management
- Partnership Disputes
- Business Model Planning
Elder Law
Representing elders who have been neglected, mistreated or abused at residential care facilities.
Employment Law
The attorneys at the Law Offices of Richard Weiss handle select personal injury claims in California and Nevada as a compliment to our business law and employment law practice. If you have an accident, it is important to seek the advice of an attorney as soon as possible if you want to take legal action to recover the costs and expenses of your personal injury.
Personal injury cases require strict time limitations for taking legal action, we work diligently and personally with you every step of the way handling every aspect of your case. Our attorneys understand the challenges you face after a serious injury. The Law Offices of Richard Weiss has recovered millions of dollars for its clients. You may seek damages in a personal injury lawsuit for lost wages, lost future earnings, medical expenses, property damage and monetary recovery for mental anguish, pain, suffering, and general inconvenience.
We offer exclusive plaintiff representation in personal injury cases. We do not represent insurance companies or others seeking to avoid their financial obligations after a negligent accident. If you suffered a burn, eye, brain, or spinal cord or other limb, or if your are the victim of a wrongful death or nursing home abuse in your family, you or your loved ones may be entitled to damages. For more information regarding personal injury, please contact us to schedule a consultation.
Employment Law Matters
- Benefits Disputes
- Employee Contracts
- Discrimination
- Failure to Hire or Promote
- Employment Harassment
- Employee Privacy & Confidentiality
- Labor Rights
- Unfair Trade Practices
- Union Management Relations
- Wage and Hour Disputes
- Whistleblowers
- Wrongful Termination
Personal Injury
The attorneys at the Law Offices of Richard Weiss handle select personal injury claims in California and Nevada as a compliment to our business law and employment law practice. If you have an accident, it is important to seek the advice of an attorney as soon as possible if you want to take legal action to recover the costs and expenses of your personal injury.
Personal injury cases require strict time limitations for taking legal action, we work diligently and personally with you every step of the way handling every aspect of your case. Our attorneys understand the challenges you face after a serious injury. The Law Offices of Richard Weiss has recovered millions of dollars for its clients. You may seek damages in a personal injury lawsuit for lost wages, lost future earnings, medical expenses, property damage and monetary recovery for mental anguish, pain, suffering, and general inconvenience.
We offer exclusive plaintiff representation in personal injury cases. We do not represent insurance companies or others seeking to avoid their financial obligations after a negligent accident. If you suffered a burn, eye, brain, or spinal cord or other limb, or if your are the victim of a wrongful death or nursing home abuse in your family, you or your loved ones may be entitled to damages. For more information regarding personal injury, please contact us to schedule a consultation.
Real Estate
At the Law Office of Richard Weiss we will assist you in solving all the legal issues facing homeowners, architects, engineers, contractors, and other businesses in the real estate and construction industries. We find that we can help you keep costs down by taking a proactive approach, thereby practicing preventive law. We want to do it right from the beginning, and become involved early in the process so that through proper documentation and records management, we can resolve matters more efficiently and avoid many legal pitfalls. By partnering with clients, we can develop creative legal strategies that bring about faster and more satisfactory resolution on the following issues:
- Agent/Broker Liability: Most real estate transactions involve a broker or agent. We represent both sides, buyers and sellers against agents and brokers, as well as agents and brokers being sued by buyers and sellers.
- Commercial/Residential Leases: We protect you from the beginning with drafting or reviewing a lease, or if you are having a conflict that involves a breach of contract.
- Construction Defects: When professional negligence has resulted in unacceptable damage and/or defects to structures or property, our clients bring suits and claims against engineers, subcontractors, contractors, developers and other professionals that were negligent.
- Homeowner Association (HOA) Litigation: Homeowners and homeowners’ associations contact our firm for representation and counsel regarding contracts and disputes that involve CC&R’s (Covenants, Codes, and Restrictions) — These are confidential bylaws or governing documents of homeowners’ associations. Some of the alleged bylaw violations may be related to special assessments to repair roofing, siding, foundations, sidewalks fencing, etc.
- Real Estate Litigation: Real estate investors, lenders, and/or developers, come to us when a transaction leads to litigation. From the negotiating table to the courtroom, we handle all real estate litigation disputes, including real estate fraud and mortgage fraud litigation.
