Hart Kienle Pentecost (HKP) shareholder and managing partner, Andrew Kienle, recently prevailed in a two-week trust and estate litigation trial in Orange County. In the case, HKP represented the respondent, who was being sued by his brothers to challenge the validity...
Starting a new business can be exciting and terrifying at the same time. You might have the perfect product or service, but if you don't know what legal issues to consider when starting a new business, then it's going to be difficult to get your company off the...
We are pleased to announce that Hart King has changed its name to Hart Kienle Pentecost, effective January 1, 2022. The name is changing to reflect new firm leadership and to confirm the enduring advocacy and exceptional legal services our clients have come to expect...
It may not always be possible to look after your business interests on your own. As a result, you might take the decision to enlist the help of a business partner. Choosing the right business partner is a vital decision that could either boost the profitability of...
Change is inevitable. As this second year of COVID-19 draws to a close, we all look forward to a future without the ills the COVID-19 pandemic has wrought upon the entire world. With that optimism in mind, we take this opportunity to announce a change here at Hart...
Elder abuse is a serious issue that many older adults face in the United States. It can range from being physically abused to emotionally manipulated, but regardless of the type is still upsetting and damaging. If you are concerned about elder abuse, you need to know...
If you’re looking to renovate a structure, invest in a new business, expand to a new location or buy property as an investment, you need to know that you can use the property in an intended manner. That type of use is inherently tied to the value of the property. If...
Providers of housing, such as real estate companies and landlords, are prohibited against any form of discriminatory practices that make homes unavailable to certain people. Such discrimination may be based on sex, religion, race, skin color and family status, among...
We are pleased to announce that Rami N. Nabi, Esq. has joined the firm as an associate. Rami’s transactional and litigation experience encompasses multi-family real estate and commercial real estate ranging from industrial, office, restaurant, and shopping centers....
If your tenant is withholding rent, they may have a right to do so. As the landlord, you are obligated by law to fix serious problems within a rental unit. Failure to do so, and your tenant has the legal right to withhold part of or all the monthly rent. Here is more...
