A notice from the IRS or the Franchise Tax Board arrives, and it shows your accountant made a mistake on your business’s return. Now you face penalties, interest and fees to fix the problem. Knowing who may cover which of those losses helps you decide what to do next...
Discovering that your attorney mishandled a major business matter can leave your company facing lost revenue, a weakened legal position and serious doubts about whom to trust next. Recognizing what each option can and cannot do gives you a clear place to start....
You spent years refining a product's shape, colors and packaging until customers could spot it in a crowded search result. Then a competitor launches a listing that looks almost identical. A registered brand name may not stop this copying, but federal law can still...
Losing a case can feel devastating, especially when you trust your lawyer to protect your interests. But in California, a lost case does not automatically mean your attorney committed malpractice. Sometimes, the lawyer loses a case because the facts were unfavorable...
When a family business faces a wrongful termination lawsuit, the courtroom is not the only battlefield. In today's digital age, social media platforms can amplify negative commentary and transform a private legal matter into a public relations crisis that threatens...
NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Klein & Wilson LLP is pleased to announce that firm co-founder Mark B. Wilson has been selected by Best Lawyers® as the "2027 Edition - Lawyer of the Year" for Legal Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs in Orange County, California. The "Lawyer of the...
When a contract dispute threatens your startup, every day spent fighting is a day not spent building. Founders facing disagreements with vendors, co-founders or partners must choose their battlefield wisely. The decision between alternative dispute resolution (ADR)...
You hired an attorney to protect a major real estate investment. Instead, a drafting error or missed deadline cost you real money. Before you can recover those losses, California law requires you to prove specific elements. The four elements of your claim A legal...
As a COO, you keep the business moving while owners fight over control. That tension can pull you into meetings, emails and urgent requests. Still, your job stays the same: protect operations, people and cash flow. With the right steps, you can steady the company and...
If your company hired an attorney who made a serious error, you may have grounds for a legal malpractice claim. California law sets clear requirements for these cases and missing any one of them can end your claim before it starts. The four elements you must prove...
