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Mia Bowler Named Partner
Friedemann Goldberg Wargo Hess LLP Announces that Mia Bowler Has Become a Partner of the Firm Friedemann Goldberg Wargo Hess LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Mia Bowler as a partner of the firm. Ms. Bowler has established herself as an accomplished and...
Two Attorneys Selected to 2021 Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers in America has selected two of our attorneys, Steve Goldberg and Ron Wargo, for its 2021 edition. This is the 14th year Mr. Goldberg has been honored, including three Lawyer of the Year selections. It is Mr. Wargo's fourth consecutive year on the list. ...
Redistributing Share Capital: Considerations for family-owned enterprises
According to the World Bank, there are more than 160 million privately-owned small and medium- sized enterprises in the world employing more than 500 million people. Many of these businesses are family-owned, with tightly held shareholdings. They are very often...
No-Contest Clauses
Bryan Coryell What is a no-contest clause? A no-contest clause is a clause in a will or trust that disinherits a beneficiary if he or she challenges the will or trust. In essence, a no-contest clause creates a condition on the gifts provided for in the will or trust....
Top Tips for Successful Negotiations
Which techniques are typically used by international counterparties in your experience to overcome challenges in the negotiation process?
The Power of Attorney
Mia Bowler A durable power of attorney is a common part of an estate plan. However, the purpose of the power of attorney is often misunderstood. The power of attorney names an agent to handle financial affairs for the principal. The Uniform Statutory Form comes with a...
Deducting Attorney Fees After The 2017 Tax Act
Ron Wargo In the entire spirit of the #Metoo movement a client sues her employer and receives a $1,000,000 judgment. Her attorneys take a customary 33% of the judgment ($300,000) after also deducting case costs. Unfortunately, taxes will take a further bite from this...
Irrevocable Trusts – Vehicles for Asset Protection?
Mia Bowler Third party irrevocable spendthrift trusts are considered a means of asset protection for the beneficiaries; however, California already allows for many exceptions to the general rule that a creditor of a beneficiary cannot access the assets of such a...
The Power of Politeness
Kyle Fisher Most of us were raised by our parents to say “please” and “thank you.” In today’s society, these simple words seem to be used less and less. Worryingly, this trend includes the country’s political discourse which has become increasingly harsh and...