- Theft
- Restraining OrderPrior to joining the firm, Ms. Alves practiced family law at a boutique firm in Carlsbad, assisting clients in a wide range of proceedings. She volunteers her time assisting self-represented clients at the tax and restraining order Pro Bono clinics offered by the Legal Aid Society of San Diego. Prior to law school, Ms. Alves worked with the Internal Revenue Service and Franchise Tax Board assisting clients with the perpetration of individual and/or small business tax preparation. She has significant experience in preparing and reviewing financial documents.
- Corporate LawIn our business and corporate law practice, our attorneys work with clients from inception of a business throughout the entire lifecycle of the enterprise, including formation, structure, governance, ongoing management, transactions, and litigation. Business planning is an essential aspect of the counsel we provide.
- Mergers and AcquisitionsPrior to joining White and Bright, Liz worked in the Private Wealth and Fiduciary Litigation practice group at a prominent international law firm in the firm’s Los Angeles and Silicon Valley offices. Liz also previously worked in the Corporate and Finance practice group in the Silicon Valley office of a major international law firm where she represented investors and entrepreneurs throughout the life cycle of business ventures including entity formation, venture capital financing transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.
- Business FormationMs. Engle advocates and urges each of her clients to undertake preventative legal services in order to avoid potential legal disputes before they happen. She is passionate about educating her clients on how to avoid lawsuits, attorneys’ fees, costs, stress, wasted time, and the uncertainty that comes with litigation. This includes assisting small businesses with their business formation, real estate acquisitions, vendor contracts, licenses, employment policies, handbooks, management training, and human resources development.
- Business DisputesAttorney Sheena Alves is an associate attorney at White and Bright, LLP, and represents clients in civil litigation, primarily involving real estate and business law.
- Business TransactionsAttorney Kalli N. Sarkin is an associate attorney at White and Bright, LLP, and represents clients in real estate and business matters, including entity formation, real estate and business transactions, and resolution of partnership disputes.
- Limited Liability CompaniesFrom partnerships and joint ventures to limited liability companies and corporations, White and Bright’s business attorneys handle every aspect of entity formation, including: drafting the agreements, bylaws, and buy-sells; filing the necessary... Read More
- Trade Secrets
- Intellectual PropertyMs. Engle also represents various small businesses in transactional matters such as vendor disputes, commercial leases, independent contractor contracts, employment contracts, vendor and customer contracts, licenses, intellectual property protection and licensing, and general counsel representation as needed.
- Unfair CompetitionUnfair competition — Unfair competition can occur when a defendant creates and markets a product that would lead consumers to be confused about the source or origin.
- Wrongful TerminationLawsuits can happen unexpectedly, and employment law litigation can have lasting consequences for your business. Whether you face a wrongful termination claim, an allegation of discrimination, or a mere threat of litigation, it is always best to take... Read More
- Employment ContractAn employment law attorney helps clients navigate the confusing world of employment law, which involves a complex set of laws that govern an employment agreement or relationship. As an employer, it is imperative that you are mindful of laws at both the state and federal level. Among other requirements, employers must ensure that their employees are classified correctly, paid correctly, and trained correctly. Even a simple mistake could lead to costly results.
- Employment LitigationMatt also has prior experience, gained from his time with previous associations, working on other types of civil litigation matters, spanning debt collection, bankruptcy, personal injury, and employment claims.
- Real Estate LitigationA knowledgeable real estate attorney can guide you through the process from drafting effective leases, to negotiating terms, and handling any disputes that arise. White and Bright, LLP provides capable representation to tenants, landlords, and other parties in connection with residential real estate matters. Contact us to learn more about our legal services.
- Premises LiabilityTucker Y. Phillips is an Associate Attorney at White and Bright and represents clients in both real property litigation and transactional matters. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Phillips gained practice experience in several areas of law, including personal injury defense, premises liability litigation, defense of governmental entities, and insurance coverage. During law school, Mr. Phillips assisted small business owners in settling long-standing disputes with the IRS through the U.S. Tax Court Clinic. He also excelled during his involvement with the Alternative Dispute Resolution competition board and represented Chapman University at several regional and national competitions.
- Construction LitigationRepresented real estate developers in private loan transactions, construction contract negotiation, easement issues, commercial leasing, and purchases of real property.
- Real Estate TransactionsSome of our real estate attorneys worked in property management or real estate lending prior to practicing law, are active real estate investors, or are licensed real estate brokers themselves. Our attorneys’ diverse backgrounds give us a unique perspective on real estate transactions, as well as help us to work closely with the other professionals in the transaction to determine the best overall structure to meet our client’s individual goals. Our affiliations in the San Diego community help to keep us informed about current trends and future changes in the real estate industry. They also give us a deeper understanding of the concerns of other professionals, which allows us to address practical problems before they cause unnecessary delays.
- Easement
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesMatt has extensive experience litigating real property litigation cases, including fraud/non-disclosure in the purchase-sale of real property, landlord-tenant matters, HOA claims, and easement and boundary disputes.
- Citizenship and Naturalization
- Personal InjuryPrior to White and Bright, Ms. Engle was an associate at two boutique San Diego litigation firms where her practice focused on civil litigation with an emphasis on employment, intellectual property, and business matters. She started her legal career focused on personal injury lawsuits as well as both personal and business reorganizations through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. She also litigated various adversary proceedings on behalf of creditors.
- Estate PlanningFor more than 35 years, we have represented clients throughout Southern California in virtually every major industry in lawsuits and transactional matters ranging from real estate broker non-disclosure cases to complex trust litigation to estate planning. Our attorneys are among the most experienced and knowledgeable attorneys in San Diego. We find that many of our clients initially request services for one matter, only to then expand the relationship as their needs change.
- WillsA last will and testament is a crucial document that distributes an individual’s property in accordance with their wishes when they pass away. If you believe that you were entitled to a larger portion of your loved one’s estate or you were wrongf... Read More
- TrustsAn offshore asset protection trust is a trust that is set up in a foreign jurisdiction for the purpose of transferring assets and holding them for your own benefit. These types of irrevocable trusts are distinct from other trusts in that they have a third-party trustee with no jurisdictional ties to the United States. Instead, these trusts are governed by the laws of the country in which they are set up. The foreign jurisdiction dictates the terms of the trust — including the duration of the trust and the ability of creditors to pierce it.
- ProbateOur White and Bright attorneys have a wealth of experience in trusts, estates and probate matters. Whether you are planning for the future or dealing with the death of a loved one, we want to ensure that your interests are represented in the most effective way possible. We welcome you to contact us to schedule a consultation and learn more about our trusts, estates and probate services.
- BankruptcyPrior to White and Bright, Mr. Pfister was an associate with a boutique San Diego law firm, where his practice focused on commercial litigation, with an emphasis on real estate and insurance matters. Mr. Pfister started his legal career focused on business reorganizations through the chapter 11 bankruptcy process, and in business litigation.
- ForeclosureA grant deed in lieu of foreclosure (“deed in lieu†) given by a beneficiary to a foreclosing lender does not merge with the foreclosing lender’s deed of trust. For creditors with junior liens secured by real property, including contractors who... Read More
- Tax LawAt White and Bright, we fully understand how important it is to protect your assets and to be able to pass them down to future generations or other designated beneficiaries. Our broad range of services ensures that all of our clients’ planning needs are thoroughly met through customized estate planning, as well as estate, gift and property tax planning. We also assist clients with all aspects of trust administration and probate administration.
- Debt CollectionWhether a company is acting as a creditor or is owed a debt because of some wrong done by the debtor, it is essential that the company receive the amount it is owed. Commercial debt collection can be a tricky process if you do not know what you are d... Read More