• posted: Mar. 13, 2013
• Melinda Garcia
• Civil Litigation
• alternative dispute resolution (ADR),  arbitration,  litigation,  mediation

Businesses are increasingly turning to various forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) over litigation for resolving business conflicts. The most common forms of ADR are mediation and arbitration. To be Read More

• posted: Mar. 13, 2013
• Melinda Garcia
• Construction
• Construction,  Liens

Property owners hire contractors to construct new buildings or carry out improvement projects. The contractor's source of legal protection against property owners’ payment default is to file mechanics liens. A Read More

• posted: Mar. 13, 2013
• Melinda Garcia
• Employment Issues
• Employment,  Employment discrimination,  harassment

Discrimination claim statistics from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) show a steady increase in employees filing complaints, as well as their success through resolution or litigation. In a tight Read More

• posted: Mar. 13, 2013
• Melinda Garcia
• Real Estate
• Property titles,  Real estate

Despite the fact that you negotiate favorable financing, a property meets all your needs and you resolve zoning and land use issues, your efforts can be futile if no clear Read More