Rapid legal response overturns insurance decision to reduce critical medical services SBEMP Attorneys, led by Valerie Powers Smith, Partner and Chair of the firm’s Trust, Estate & Probate and Elder Law & Special Needs Departments, recently secured a critical victory for a client whose son with special needs relies on
California real estate offers strong investment opportunities, but it also carries unique legal risks. Understanding these risks before purchasing or developing property is essential to protecting capital and returns. Attorneys at SBEMP (Slovak, Baron, Empey, Murphy & Pinkney) law firm provides professional legal advice and services to clients in Palm
Buying an existing business can be an efficient way to enter the market, but it also carries legal and financial risk. In California, thorough legal due diligence is essential to uncover liabilities, confirm compliance, and protect your investment before closing the deal. Attorneys at SBEMP (Slovak, Baron, Empey, Murphy &
SBEMP Attorneys has released The California Divorce Survival Guide, a practical new resource by Carolyn A. Martino, Partner and Chair of the firm’s Family Law Department. Divorce is not just a legal process. It affects identity, finances, children, and long-term stability. For many, it feels overwhelming. Ms. Martino wrote this guide to replace
SBEMP Attorneys has announced the promotion of Phaedra A. Norton, Esq. to the position of partner in the firm. Serving in the firm’s Public Agency and Municipal Law Department, Ms. Norton serves as the assistant city attorney for the cities of Banning and Beaumont, California. Ms. Norton’s legal background spans
Led by Pete Nolan, our firm recently secured a decisive courtroom victory for the administrator of an estate involving a high-value residential property that had been unlawfully occupied. What began as a probate matter evolved into a complex, multi-layered dispute. After the decedent’s passing, individuals remained in the property without
Objection Filed and Settlement Secured to Avoid Costly Litigation and Accelerate Distribution SBEMP recently secured a favorable resolution for a trust beneficiary who was wrongfully accused of undue influence and improperly labeled a “care provider” in an effort to disqualify her from receiving her inheritance. After being named as a
Not all business partnerships last forever. When partners can no longer work together, a structured legal approach is necessary to unwind the relationship while minimizing financial and operational harm. Attorneys at SBEMP (Slovak, Baron, Empey, Murphy & Pinkney) law firm provides professional legal advice and services to clients in Palm
Partnership disputes can threaten the survival of a business. Disagreements over money, control, or direction often escalate quickly when expectations are not aligned. California law provides several options for resolving these conflicts. Attorneys at SBEMP (Slovak, Baron, Empey, Murphy & Pinkney) law firm provides professional legal advice and services to
California has some of the most employee-friendly labor laws in the country. As a result, employment lawsuits are a common and costly risk for business owners. Understanding where legal exposure arises and how to reduce it is key to protecting your company. Attorneys at SBEMP (Slovak, Baron, Empey, Murphy &