Category Archives: Commercial Real Property

2012: Schorr Law Has 2 Bench Trials Already

2012 started off with a bang for Schorr Law.  By the third week of the year we have already had 2 bench trials.  Both trials resulted in positive results for our clients.  We pride ourselves on being able to take … Continue reading

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Schorr Law Wins Fraudulent Transfer Case!

Yesterday, we got notice of the Los Angeles County Superior Court that we had prevailed in a fraudulent transfer action against the transferee (recipient) of fraudulently transferred property.  This is another important win for our client. As background, after obtaining … Continue reading

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Drafting a Commercial Lease in California: 5 Important Tips for Landlords

1.  If you are dealing with a company, get a personal guarantee in addition to the commercial lease. 2.  Consider an attorneys’ fee provision.  If you think you are more likely to sue then be sued, an attorneys’ fee provision … Continue reading

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Los Angeles Lawyers and Prevailing Party Attorney Fee Insurance

Yesterday, I attended an interesting legal education seminar on the ability to get insurance on a California litigation involving an attorney fee dispute.  As background, in California many contracts, like the California Association of Realtor’s standardized Purchase and Sale Agreement … Continue reading

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Notice of Default – Nonjudicial Foreclosure Process in California

When a trustor (borrower) defaults on any obligation in a deed of trust, note or other contract secured by a deed of trust, the mortgagee (lender) has the right to declare a default and proceed with a nonjudicial foreclosure.   … Continue reading

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California Foreclosure (Non-Judicial) by Power of Sale

In California most mortgages and deeds of trusts (these terms can be used somewhat synonymously) contain an express contract provision that gives the mortgagee (the lender) the power of sale as an alternative to having to go to court to … Continue reading

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“Resolving Landlord Disputes” – Schorr Quoted in Medical Office Today Article

Zachary D. Schorr of Schorr Law was recently quoted on Medical Office Today in an article entitled “Resolving Landlord Disputes“.  The article focuses on ways to resolve commercial leasing disputes between commercial landlords and commercial tenants.  In the article,  Schorr … Continue reading

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Schorr Law Obtains a $13,250 Sanctions Award for Its Client Against Opposing Counsel and Their Client

Schorr Law is pleased to announce that, on June 2, 2011, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge awarded sanctions of $13,250 in favor of Schorr Law’s client joint and severally against  opposing counsel Frances O’Meara and Holly M. Teel … Continue reading

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Landlord and Homeowner’s Alert: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010 Takes Effect.

By Priya Bhatt, Esq. California homeowners and landlords should note the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010 began taking effect this July.  It required the installation of State-approved carbon monoxide detectors in many cases by July 1, 2011.  These … Continue reading

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Another Win for Schorr Law With a Dismissal on the Day of Trial

Yesterday, Schorr Law was scheduled to begin a defense case on behalf of one of its clients.  The Los Angeles County Superior Court had set the matter for jury trial.  After vigorous discovery efforts, an extensive factual investigation and other … Continue reading

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