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Hart Kienle Pentecost Welcomes Anna G. Kudla as Senior Counsel

Hart Kienle Pentecost welcomes Anna G. Kudla as its newest attorney. With a wealth of experience and a proven track record in business and real estate matters, Ms. Kudla will serve as senior counsel to the Firm’s litigation clients. Anna’s expertise and passion for excellence align perfectly with HKP’s values. We look forward to Anna’s association with the Firm and are confident that she will be an integral part of HKP’s continued growth and success.

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Hart Kienle Pentecost Elevates Ryan J. Egan to Partner

Hart Kienle Pentecost (“HKP”) is thrilled to announce that attorney Ryan J. Egan has been promoted to Partner. Ryan’s dedication, legal expertise, and substantial achievements for firm clients represents the exceptional advocacy provided by HKP partners. Congratulations to Ryan on this well-deserved accomplishment! Here’s to continued growth and prosperity at Hart Kienle Pentecost!

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Welcoming Megan Milne, Esq. to Hart Kienle Pentecost!

We are thrilled to announce the newest attorney on the Hart Kienle Pentecost legal team, Megan Milne! Megan took the California State Bar Exam in July and was sworn in as an attorney on November 28, 2023. Megan brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to the legal profession. As she embarks on this new chapter, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes. Her commitment to excellence aligns seamlessly with the values we uphold at Hart Kienle Pentecost, and we are confident that she will contribute significantly to the continued success of our firm. Please join us in congratulating Megan on her legal achievement and wishing her a prosperous and fulfilling journey as an attorney.

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HKP Voted One of The Best Places to Work in Orange County Again! – July 11, 2023

Hart Kienle Pentecost was recently named one of the 2023 Best Places to Work in Orange County for the second year in a row!

The awards program was created in 2009 and is a project of the Orange County Business Journal in partnership with Workforce Research Group. The county-wide survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment in Orange County, California, benefiting the county’s economy, workforce, and businesses.

The ranking of the winning organizations was released in a special section of the Orange County Business Journal’s July 3rd issue.

HKP is celebrating this victory with an in-office event for employees in conjunction with the annual summer event at Knott’s Berry Farm for all employees and their families. This prestigious honor reinforces HKP’s commitment to offering employees a positive and productive work environment.

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Webinar: Smart Water Meters – John Pentecost and Bill Baird from Metron Sustainable Services – March 2023

HKP hosted an educational webinar on Thursday, March 2nd from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Our host, John Pentecost, introduced Bill Baird, from Metron Sustainable Services, who discussed smart water meters for manufactured housing communities. Metron Sustainability Services (MSS) is a subsidiary of Metron-Farnier and have been manufacturing water meters for over 32 years and providing services to municipalities and private sectors. While MSS has only been in the MHP world for approximately 7 years, we have become the standard in the industry. We are the only manufacturer that offers the ability to capture low flow with one and five-minute data points. Each meter is programmed with a cell phone number from Verizon and/or AT&T that uploads the data to Waterscope. This means no need for Wi-Fi, gateways, drive-by or manual reading.

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New HKP Attorney – Jennifer Echegoyen – March 2023 – Great news!

The firm has hired a new litigation attorney, Jennifer Echegoyen. Jennifer received her JD from the University of La Verne and did her undergrad studies at Cal State Long Beach. She was a judicial extern for Judge Bromberg at OCSC who provided an excellent reference for her. Jennifer will be assisting us primarily in the areas of real estate and land use matters. Learn more about Jennifer here:

https://www.hkplawfirm.com/attorney/echegoyen-jennifer/

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State of Emergency in California Issued by Governor Gavin Newsom – January 2023

Due to the storms throughout the state of California, Governor Gavin Newsome issued a Proclamation of a State of Emergency until February 3, 2023. Penal Code 396 (b), (d), (e) and (f) address the statewide price gouging protections including restrictions on rent increases and evictions. If you have any questions about what your park can or cannot do, reach out to John Pentecost at 714-432-8700 or email him directly at [email protected]. Read more here:

https://conta.cc/3iG7kTZ

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John Pentecost Presents New Laws Seminar for WMA – January 2023

On January 11, 2023, Shareholder and Managing Partner, John Pentecost, presented a WMA Seminar in San Diego, California on New Laws in the Manufactured Housing industry. John was joined by fellow industry leader, Candy Holcombe. The seminar was well attended and as ever, John was happy to be a part of it. WMA continues to be one of the industry leaders in manufactured housing.

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The Power Of A Name

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 since the firm was founded in 1982. This name change completes the transition and transfer of firm ownership from our colleague and founder, Bill Hart, to long-time firm partners, Andrew Kienle and John Pentecost.

John has been with the firm since 1988, and leads the firm’s highly regarded manufactured housing practice. The expertise of John and his team of manufactured housing attorneys has earned respect and garnered exceptional results industry-wide.

Andrew has been with the firm since 2000, and leads the firm’s civil litigation and transactional departments. Over the past twenty years, Andrew has established himself as the firm’s specialist in trust and estate disputes, and oversees an exceptional team of litigation attorneys handling complex business, real estate and employment matters and seasoned lawyers specializing in business, real estate and employment transactions.

Andrew and John will lead the firm into 2022 and beyond with a shared commitment to maintain and deliver the personalized and full-service legal expertise that has been the cornerstone of the firm for the last 40 years.

Thank you for allowing Hart Kienle Pentecost to continue to be your trusted legal advisors. The Hart Kienle Pentecost (aka HKP) team wishes everyone a prosperous, healthy and happy new year!

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Firm Newsletter – December 2022

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New HKP Attorney – Ryan Jones – October 2022 – Great news to share!

The firm has hired Ryan D. Jones as a new litigation attorney. Ryan comes to HKP with a good deal of litigation experience. He did his undergrad studies at the University of Oregon and graduated from La Verne College of Law with his JD in 2014. He also has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. He was previously working with Dack Law Group in Irvine, and we are very much looking forward to having him on board with HKP. Learn more about Ryan here:

https://www.hkplawfirm.com/attorney/jones-ryan-d/

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New HKP Attorney – Mai Nguyen – August 2022 – Great news to share!

HKP hired Mai Nguyen as a new transactional attorney. Mai comes with a great amount of transactional experience. She did her undergrad studies at Cal State Fullerton and graduated from Chapman Law with her JD in 2004. She was previously working w/ Erwin Legal in Irvine and we are very much looking forward to having her join our HKP team. Learn more about Mai here:

https://www.hkplawfirm.com/attorney/nguyen-mai-t/

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John Pentecost and Ryan Egan to Present At 2022 WMA Convention and Expo

Join John Pentecost & Ryan Egan as they present at the Oct. 10th – 13th 2022 WMA Convention and Expo in Henderson, Nevada at the M Resort Spa Casino. John and Ryan will be presenting a seminar titled: Understanding Tenant Applications and Fair Housing. Our guest speakers include Melissa Dougherty from Hometown America and Thomas Pacelli from J&H Asset Property Management.

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Learn about California’s plans to safely reopen the economy

https://covid19.ca.gov/safely-reopening/.

What will California look like after June 15?
California is fully reopening its economy with businesses resuming normal operations (with limited exceptions for Mega Events). The new State Public Health Order, effective June 15, replaces previous health orders issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). View CDPH’s Beyond the Blueprint for Industry and Business Sectors and the Beyond the Blueprint Questions and Answers to learn more.

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Hart Kienle Pentecost Offers Support to Local Businesses Affected By Covid Through Santa Ana Chamber Partnership

In partnership with the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, Hart Kienle Pentecost participates in local Coffee Break series w/ Dave Elliott, President/CEO of the Chamber. Learn a little more about our firm as we offer insight to businesses and individuals affected by Covid and how we can be used as a resource for anyone needing a referral for an attorney.

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Hart Kienle Pentecost attorneys participate in the 2020 WMA Virtual Convention & Sponsors’ Forum!

We’re Going Virtual! You are invited to the first WMA Virtual Convention & Sponsors’ Forum! As the world continues to adapt, we are not able to come together for the 2020 WMA Convention and Expo. But we believe the need for us to connect, inform and educate is stronger than ever! We also believe in the power of gathering our community to share, inspire, and strengthen our industry is just as important — even if virtually! So we find ourselves with our first ever one-day online Convention & Sponsors’ Forum!

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Hart Kienle Pentecost Partner Appointed to 2020 MHET Board of Directors

Hart Kienle Pentecost Partner, Robert Williamson, will serve on the 2020 MHET Board of Directors as an Advisory Board Member. The Manufactured Housing Educational Trust (MHET) is dedicated to promoting the manufactured housing and mobilehome industry, educating its members, manufactured and mobilehome owners, community leaders, and the public about manufactured housing community and mobiehome park issues. MHET acts as a resource to provide vision and protect property rights, and leads in the resolution of public policy issues affecting the manufactured housing industry and mobilehome parks. Congrats to Robert and all others who serve on the Board for 2020!

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Hart Kienle Pentecost Announces Managing Partner Transition

The founding partner of Southern California law firm Hart Kienle Pentecost, William R. Hart, will step down as managing partner, effective January 1, 2020. His new role within the firm will be Senior Counsel. Mr. Hart has been practicing law since 1976 and has spent his entire career at Hart Kienle Pentecost, establishing the firm in 1982. He has managed the firm’s finances and its successes with over 40 years.

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John Pentecost & Bill Dahlin To Present At 2019 WMA Convention And Expo!

Join John Pentecost & Bill Dahlin as they present at the 2019 WMA Convention and Expo in Reno, Nevada at the Grand Sierra Resort and Spa during Oct. 7th – 10th. John Pentecost will be presenting a seminar titled: Service Animals — The Definitive Guide for Property Managers w/ Bill Dahlin as the moderator. Other guest speakers include Melissa Dougherty from Hometown America and John Davis from Haven Management Services. The presentation takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 9th from 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm.

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Visit Hart Kienle Pentecost at the MHI Convention and Expo!

We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans at the 2019 MHI Congress and Expo! We encourage you to stop by the Hart Kienle Pentecost Booth #704 and say hello to partners Bill Dahlin and John Pentecost. We welcome the opportunity to meet you! Take advantage of some “one-on-one time” with the “go-to” attorneys for mobilehome parks and manufactured housing communities! Also, stop by to receive some free Hart Kienle Pentecost swag items (while supplies last).

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Save The Date for the 2019 CMPA Parkowner Symposium -June 2nd – 3rd at the Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas!

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Join Hart Kienle Pentecost for the 3rd Annual Clay Shoot at MHI in Louisiana!

Maximize your networking at 2019 MHI Congress & Expo during an exciting morning of shooting sporting clays! Join industry leaders on Sunday, May 5 from 9:00 am – 12 noon at the 3rd Annual Hart Kienle Pentecost / Lutz, Bobo & Telfair Clay Shoot, at the High Point Shooting Grounds in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. Both beginners and experienced shooters will enjoy the expansive outdoor facility while strengthening business relationships at this popular event that benefits our industry’s advocacy.

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Listen to John Pentecost Present at the MHET October Breakfast!

John Pentecost will be presenting on October 24th at the Manufactured Housing Educational Trust (MHET) Breakfast on New Laws & Regulations Impacting Mobilehome Community Owners in 2019. For more information regarding this event, and ways to register, click here. We hope to see you there!

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John Pentecost & Bill Dahlin to present at 2018 WMA Convention and Expo!

Join John Pentecost & Bill Dahlin as they present at the 2018 WMA Convention and Expo in Henderson, Nevada during Oct. 8th – 11th. John Pentecost will be presenting a seminar titled: How to Use 7 and 14 Day Notices the Right Way on Wednesday, Oct. 10th from 2:45 pm – 4:15pm.

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Hart Kienle Pentecost prevails in another trust litigation matter in Orange County Superior Court!

Hart Kienle Pentecost partner, Andrew Kienle, recently prevailed at trial in a trust dispute in Orange County Superior Court. In the case, Hart Kienle Pentecost represented a beneficiary seeking to confirm his right to inherit an additional $1,000,000.00 in assets contained in his father’s trust. In the case, Hart Kienle Pentecost’s client faced opposition by the trustee and another beneficiary of the trust.

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John Pentecost & Bill Dahlin to Present at 2018 CMPA Parkowner Symposium

Visit Hart Kienle Pentecost attorneys, John Pentecost & Bill Dahlin June 3rd and 4th in Las Vegas at the 2018 CMPA Parkowner Symposium. John Pentecost will be on the Ask The Attorney panel on Sunday, June 3rd at 10:35 am and Bill Dahlin will be the moderator for a presentation on Expiring Land Leases and How to Manage on Sunday, June 3rd at 12:35 pm. For more information about the event and to register. Click Here.

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Join us at the 2018 National Congress and Expo!

We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas at the 2018 MHI Congress and Expo from April 24 – 26 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas! We encourage you to stop by the Hart Kienle Pentecost Booth #109 and say hello to partners John Pentecost and Bill Dahlin. We welcome the opportunity to meet you! Take advantage of some “one-on-one time” with the “go-to” attorneys for mobilehome parks and manufactured housing communities! Also, stop by to receive some free Hart Kienle Pentecost swag items (while supplies last).

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2nd Annual Hart Kienle Pentecost / Lutz, Bobo & Telfair Trap & Skeet Shoot

Maximize Networking Opportunities at the 2nd Annual Trap & Skeet Shoot!

Kick-off Congress & Expo with a great morning of camaraderie on Monday, April 23 from 9:00 am – 12 noon at the 2nd Annual Hart Kienle Pentecost / Lutz, Bobo & Telfair Trap & Skeet Shoot at the Clark County Shooting Complex. Experience Nevada’s 5-Star outdoor shooting facility and enhance business relationships while your registration fee benefits our industry’s political advocacy to advance factory-built housing. Sporting clay enthusiasts, both beginners and experienced shooters alike, will appreciate the 23 well-maintained Trap & Skeet fields.

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Hart Kienle Pentecost Presents at 2017 WMA Convention & Expo!

Join Hart Kienle Pentecost Partners John Pentecost & Bill Dahlin at the 2017 WMA Convention & Expo in Reno, Nevada from October 16th – 19th. Be sure to listen to their educational seminar on Tuesday, Oct. 17th at 3 p.m. on Park Improvement Strategies.

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Hart Kienle Pentecost Celebrates 35 Years!

Hart Kienle Pentecost marks its 35th year! We take pride in knowing that we have served, and will continue to serve, our clients with professionalism and dedication.

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Hart Kienle Pentecost Trust Litigation Victories Continue!

Hart Kienle Pentecost partner, Andrew Kienle, recently prevailed at trial in a probate matter in Orange County Superior Court.

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Hart Kienle Pentecost to present at 2017 WMA Spring Seminar in Hawaii

Hart Kienle Pentecost will be attending the WMA Spring Seminar at the Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island of Hawaii from March 19 – March 26, 2017.

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Hart Kienle Pentecost to present at 2017 National Congress & Expo for Manufactured and Modular Housing

Hart Kienle Pentecost will be presenting at the 2017 National Congress & Expo for Manufactured and Modular Housing in Las Vegas from May 2 – 4, 2017.

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Robert Williamson to Present at Jan. 2017 MHET Breakfast

Robert Williamson will be presenting at MHET on January 25th at 7:30 .a.m. on Lease and Arbitration Issues and Agreements. Location: Avenue of the Arts Hotel 3350 Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, CA. For more information, please call Kiyo Kanauchi at the MHET office at office.

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Hart Kienle Pentecost to attend 2016 MHI Annual Meeting

The MHI Annual Meeting is the largest membership meeting of the year and provides an excellent opportunity to exchange information with industry friends and stay current on housing marketplace trends for the manufactured housing industry. For more information, please visit http://www.manufacturedhousing.org/default.asp

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Hart Kienle Pentecost to Present at 2016 WMA Convention & Expo

October 10, 2016 – October 13, 2016

Mr. John Pentecost will be presenting on the topic of ADA/FHA Issues and Practicable Considerations with Thomas Pacelli from J & H Asset Property Management. Inc. on October the 11 th at 9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Mr. Bill Dahlin will also presenting at WMA on the topic of Long Term Leases; The How and Why with Candy Holcombe from Newport Pacific Capital Company and Julie Paule from WMA on October 11 th at 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Come visit both of our speakers for some great information on the latest industry news. For more information, please visit- http://www.wma.org/

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Legal Briefing Event – Hart Kienle Pentecost Wins Advocacy Fighter Award at 2016 CMPA

June 10, 2016| Staff |

Hart Kienle Pentecost Wins the Advocacy Fighter Award at the 2016 CMPA Event in Las Vegas, Nevada. The recipient of this award is presented to the law firm that is most widely recognized as the premier law firm to assist the manufactured housing communities, mobile home parks and RV parks throughout California.

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Hart Kienle Pentecost Presents at CMPA in Las Vegas, NV June 5 – 6, 2016

June 5 – 6, 2016| Staff |

Mr. William R. Hart will be presenting at the CMPA Parkowners’ Symposium June 5 – 6 participating in an employment law panel discussion. Topics include: General discussion of new California workplace rules, gender wage equality, workplace investigations, and “abusive conduct” in the workplace.

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Hart Kienle Pentecost to Speak at 2016 MHI National Congress & Expo

Mar 16, 2016 | Staff |

John Pentecost and Bill Dahlin will be participating in 2 presentation’s at the 2016 National Congress & Expo for Manufactured and Modular Housing on May 3-5 in Las Vegas. A description of their session, including the dates and times are listed below: NCC Spring Forum – Tuesday, May 3rd 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Improving Your […]

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Orange County Business Journal Features Hart│King In List of “Top 100” Law Firms in Orange County

Feb 18, 2016 | Staff |

The Orange County Business Journal ranks the most esteemed law firms in the region and Hart Kienle Pentecost was proudly named to their list of Top 100 law firms. We thank the Orange County Business Journal for their recognition of our firm.

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Wishing You & Your Family Happy Holidays and a Prosperous 2016!

Dec 22, 2015 | Staff |

In observance of the upcoming holidays, Hart Kienle Pentecost will be closed on December 25 and January 1, and will have limited firm hours from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm on December 24th and December 31st. Our office will be back open on Monday, January 4. We hope that you have a wonderful holiday season!

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Fall Legal Briefing Event

Oct 13, 2015 | Staff |

Join Hart Kienle Pentecost as we host our 2015 Fall Legal Briefing Event on Friday, Nov 6th from 8:30am – 11am at the Double Tree Club by Hilton Hotel located at 7 Hutton Centre Drive, Santa Ana, cA 92707. This event is aimed towards owners and managers of mobilehome parks/manufactured housing communities. We will have continental breakfast […]

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Hart Kienle Pentecost Speaks at September MHET Forum

Sep 17, 2015 | Staff |

Hart Kienle Pentecost will be joining the Manufactured Housing Educational Trust (MHET) at their “Drilling Down on Water Issues” Forum on September 23rd at the Wyndham Hotel in Costa Mesa, CA. Mr. William C. Hart will be speaking with Brett Barbre, Director of the Municipal Water District of Orange County, on the latest water issues and […]

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2015 WMA Convention & Expo

Aug 27, 2015 | Staff |

Date: Monday, 10/12 – Thursday, 10/15 at the Peppermill Resort Spa and Casino in Reno, Nevada. Mr. John Pentecost will be speaking as part of the “Legal Management Advice” panel on October 13th at 9:00 am. Mr. Bill Dahlin also will be co-presenting on the topic of “How to Diffuse a Violent or Difficult Encounter” on October […]

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2015 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo

Jul 16, 2015 | Staff |

Date: August 23 – 25, 2015 Location: Los Angeles Convention Center Partner Andrew Kienle is a repeat speaker at the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo. This year, Andrew’s Seven Key Legal “Ingredients” to Succeed as a Restaurant Owner/Operator seminar will be held on August 24th at 11:30am. Andrew is a litigation partner with wide ranging experience representing […]

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California’s New Paid Sick Leave Law: Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act of 2014 (AB 1522)

Jul 7, 2015 | Staff |

Law took effect January 1, 2015 but an employee’s accrual right and the right to take paid sick leave went into effect July 1, 2015. REMINDER: BY JULY 8, 2015, employers must individually notify all employees hired prior to January 1, 2015 that the terms and conditions of employment as it relates to paid sick […]

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Helping Veterans and Military Families

May 6, 2015 | Staff |

Hart Kienle Pentecost recently had the opportunity to assist a newly formed non-profit group. We managed the process for obtaining the new entity’s tax exemption certificate from the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)3. That means that this newly formed entity, The Patriots Initiative, can lawfully receive tax deductible contributions. The Patriots […]

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Hart Kienle Pentecost Trust Litigation Victories Continue!

Apr 29, 2015 | Staff |

Hart Kienle Pentecost partner, Andrew Kienle, recently prevailed in two separate probate litigation matters in Orange County Superior Court. In both cases, we represented the respondent, who was the trustee, in lawsuits brought to challenge the trustee’s actions in administering trust assets. In the first case, Andrew brought a rarely used motion for judgment in favor […]

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2015 MHI Congress and Expo: Meet the Attorneys from Hart Kienle Pentecost at Booth #409

Apr 9, 2015 | Staff |

We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas at the 2015 MHI Congress and Expo! We encourage you to stop by the Hart Kienle Pentecost Booth #409 and say hello to partners Bill Dahlin, John Pentecost and Robert Williamson. We welcome the opportunity to meet you, and why not take advantage of some “one-on-one time” […]

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April 2
Spring Legal Briefing Breakfast

Feb 13, 2015 | Staff |

2015 Spring Legal Briefing for Manufactured Housing Communities Hart Kienle Pentecost’s Manufactured Housing Practice Group leaders are back! John, Bill and Robert invite you to a continental breakfast where the panel will discuss new statutes and cases of interest which may affect you and your communities. They will also discuss common operational concerns and provide a […]

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CalARVC’s RV Winter Park Getaway

Jan 12, 2015 | Staff |

Date: January 27, 2015 Location: Bakersfield RV Resort – Bakersfield, CA Topic: Best Practices Series – Employment of Staff & Workampers Presenter – John Pentecost, MH Partner Contact Barbara Ericson at office or [email protected] for additional information about this event.

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WMA’s 2015 Update of New Laws

Jan 7, 2015 | Staff |

Date: January 13, 2015 Location: Back Bay Conference Center – Irvine, CA Presenter: John Pentecost, MH Partner Contact Barbara Ericson at office or [email protected] for additional information about this event.

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Hart Kienle Pentecost Welcomes Another Attorney

Oct 14, 2014 | Staff |

We are pleased to announce that Jonathan C. Bond has joined the firm as an associate in our real estate litigation and manufactured housing practice groups. Jonathan was admitted to the California bar in 2011. Jonathan has experience in judicial foreclosures as well as unlawful detainer prosecution. He also has significant experience representing real property […]

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Hart Kienle Pentecost Partner Successful in Defense of Client

Oct 10, 2014 | Staff |

After a six day trial in the L.A. Superior Court, our partner of Hart Kienle Pentecost obtained a defense verdict on behalf of our client, a natural hazard disclosure reporting company, that was being sued by its much larger competitor. In September a 12-member Long Beach jury came back with their finding of ‘no […]

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Hart Kienle Pentecost Attorneys to Present at 2014 WMA Convention & Expo

Sep 28, 2014 | Staff |

We are excited to be part of WMA’s 2014 Convention & Expo at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Hart Kienle Pentecost partners, Bill Hart and John Pentecost, are participating in the panel discussions outlined below: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace When: October 14th from 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm Panel: Bill Hart, Mindy […]

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All California Employers – Paid Sick Leave for Employees in 2015

Sep 17, 2014 | Staff |

California has adopted legislation (AB 1522) that will mandate sick pay for ALL employees, effective July 1, 2015. There are plenty of rules and bookkeeping requirements imposed upon employers to satisfy the new mandate. However, in a nutshell, the bill guarantees employees the right to earn one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 […]

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October 29
Breakfast Briefing

Aug 25, 2014 | Staff |

2014 Legal Briefing for Manufactured Housing Communities Please join us for a discussion on practical and efficient ways to run your park/community. Please RSVP by: October 22, 2014 Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Time: 8:30 – 9 am – Registration/Continental Breakfast 9 – 11:30 am – Program Location: DoubleTree Club by Hilton / 7 Hutton […]

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Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo

Aug 12, 2014 | Staff |

Date: August 17-19, 2014 Location: Anaheim Convention Center Partner Andrew Kienle is a repeat speaker at this conference. He addresses challenges and the seven key legal “ingredients” necessary for a recipe to succeed as a restaurateur.

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Victory: Real Estate Disclosure Litigation:

Jul 24, 2014 | Staff |

Hart Kienle Pentecost partner, Andrew C. Kienle, recently prevailed in a seven-day bench trial in a real estate disclosure litigation matter in Orange County Superior Court. He represented the sellers of a multi-million dollar custom home who were being sued by the buyer for breach of contract and intentional and negligent failure to disclose. The plaintiffs […]

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Taking Claim Goes to Trial

Jul 10, 2014 | Staff |

We just completed a trial conducted over three weeks in San Diego County against the City of Oceanside asserting that the City’s actions, vis-à-vis a mobilehome park owner over the past decade, have caused a “taking” of property. This is one of the very few “takings” cases, under the famous “Penn Central” test, that has […]

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Risk Management Association (RMA): ABCs Mixer and 100th Anniversary Celebration

Jun 25, 2014 | Staff |

Risk Management Association (RMA) – ABCs Mixer and 100th Anniversary Celebration Hart Kienle Pentecost is a sponsor of this 100th anniversary celebration. RMA’s sole purpose is to advance the use of sound risk principles in the financial services industry. Details: Wednesday, June 25 5-8 p.m. Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine 2607 Main St., Irvine, CA 92614

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John Pentecost’s interview with MHProNews’ Tony Kovach

Jun 10, 2014 | Staff |

John Pentecost, Hart Kienle Pentecost partner and a member of the firm’s manufactured housing practice group, is featured in an interview with MHProNews’ Tony Kovach during the recent MHI Annual Congress & Expo. John touched upon legal issues important to manufactured home communities not only in California, but other states as well. Please view the video […]

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Hart Kienle Pentecost Adds Two More Attorneys

May 22, 2014 | Staff |


 

April 29-May 1
2014 National Congress & Expo

Apr 28, 2014 | Staff |

Hart Kienle Pentecost is an exhibitor and presenter at the MHI 2014 National Congress & Expo at in Las Vegas, NV from April 29-May 1 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. This trade show was specifically created for the factory built housing industry and is considered to be the largest gathering of industry leaders. We hope […]

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AB-2026 Mobilehome Park Denial of Tenancy

Apr 10, 2014 | Staff |

Your help is needed to defeat harmful mobilehome park denial of tenancy legislation-AB 2026. This bill will put numerous limitations and restrictions on your ability as a park owner/manager to evaluate and approve a prospective resident’s tenancy in your park or community. Click here for a sample letter requesting assemblymember Ed Chau to oppose AB-2026. […]

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March 27
Breakfast Briefing

Mar 4, 2014 | Russ Harmon |

2014 Legal Briefing for Manufactured Housing Communities Please join us for a discussion on practical and efficient ways to run your park/community. Please RSVP by: March 20, 2014 Date: Thursday, March 27, 2014 Time: 8:30 – 9 am – Registration/Continental Breakfast 9 – 11:30 am – Program Location: DoubleTree Club by Hilton / 7 Hutton […]

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December 11
IP Fundamentals Webinar

Dec 4, 2013 | Staff |

“How Secret are Your Trade Secrets” Wednesday, December 11, 2013 │ 10:00 – 10:30 am PST Presented by attorney David Baker – This IP webinar is designed to provide you with useful information regarding copyright compliance-all in 30 minutes of time. Click here to register for the Webinar.

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