In California and many other states, no one can enter your property to trim or remove your trees. It does not matter if your tree is blocking the view or shedding leaves on another property. As long as the tree is not encroaching on their property, your neighbors must...
In today’s world many people use social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and so forth to keep in touch with family, friends, and coworkers. This has had many beneficial effects. It has made it far easier for all of us to keep in touch with, or even...
In last week's Blog article we discussed the nature of private mediation as a solution to trial and verdict. In this article we will discuss why mediation is often the best solution to bringing a lawsuit to a close. Buffington Law Firm's trust, business, and real...
As is well known, a large percentage of civil cases that are filed in Superior Court never actually go to trial. Instead, most of them settle out of court. In California, it has reliably been reported that an astounding 96% of all civil cases never go to trial and...
Buffington Law Firm's Homeowner's Association litigation attorneys have handled a wide range of homeowners' disputes; i.e. disputes between homeowners and their Homeowners' Association ("HOAs"). The threshold question that always presents itself when our Firm...
Buffington Law Firm’s litigation attorneys often use mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution as an alternative to taking a case to trial. Statistically, in California it is said by some authorities that up to 97% of all civil lawsuits settle out of...
In the last two decades, email has revolutionized business communication. In some ways email has made things easier, it can be a convenient channel for suppliers and potential customers to reach out to businesses. If disputes arise, however, the information in all...
It's the scenario that no potential home buyer wants to think about: you’re ready to sign the agreement for a house, and the seller gets cold feet. Suddenly, they don't want to sell after all. So, what happens when you are ready to buy and the homeowner decides not to...
One of the most important things you can do as a property owner is to know where your property line is located. This is important if you ever want to add outdoor features to your property, especially when they’re going to be close to the property line. There are times...
Living in an area with a homeowner’s association helps to ensure that your property value is protected. All homeowners in the area are subjected to the bylaws and covenants. These can sometimes lead to a dispute between the association and a homeowner. There are many...