PRACTICE AREAS

The Law Firm of Ivan P. Cohen  

REAL ESTATE, EVICTIONS AND LANDLORD-TENANT LAW.

The Law Firm of Ivan P. Cohen enjoy a wealth of real estate experience that involve buyers and sellers, lessors and lessees, contractors, professionals and other land owners, embroiled in land disputes. Our firm helps clients buy, sell, develop, finance, lease and protect real property in the full range of real property transactions and dispute resolution.

THE NATURE OF THIS PRACTICE AREA.

Real Estate Disputes, Evictions, Landlord-Tenant Disputes.

The Law Firm of Ivan P. Cohen leverage the varied legal and practical perspectives, for our clients benefit, in connection with breach of real estate contracts, construction agreements, mechanic's liens, fraudulent conveyance, partition and quiet title actions and lease and rental agreement, associated with evictions, landlord-tenant litigation, the duty to repair, early lease termination, lease terms, security deposits and sub-leasing.

RELATED TO THIS AREA OF PRACTICE.

• Breach of Contracts

• Construction Disputes

• Deficiency Judgments

• Easements

• Evictions

• Failure to Disclose Defects

• Fraudulent Conveyance

• Homestead Exemptions

• Joint Tenancy

• Lease and Rental Contracts

• Mechanic’s Lien

• Partition and Quiet Title

• Property Management

• Purchase and Sale Contracts

• Real Estate Fraud

• Security Deposits

• Tenants-in-Common

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU.

Draft Leases, Resolve Disputes, Evict Nonpaying Tenants, Defend Unjust Evictions, Return of Security Deposits and Rent Collection:

The Law Firm of Ivan P. Cohen help California clients: draft rental leases, resolve landlord-tenant disputes, evict nonpaying tenants, successfully defend against unjust evictions, demand return of security deposits, collect from nonpaying tenants and help landlords maintain the profitability of their properties.

Mediate Disputes:

We help mediate landlord-tenant disputes when eviction is undesirable. As a tenant who unfairly faces eviction, we protect the right to remain in the leased premises. As a landlord whose tenants are engaged in disruptive, illegal or damaging behavior, we help protect the property and the business enterprise.

Return Security Deposit:

California law specifies the usage, retention and return of security deposits. If your landlord fails to follow these strict regulations, we can help collect what is due the tenant. We pursue the most cost-effective route of demanding payment from your landlord. If necessary, we assertively defend the tenant’s rights in court.

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CORPORATE, BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAW.

The Law Firm of Ivan P. Cohen handle complex corporate, business and commercial litigation, offering clients unparalleled coverage, experience and service.

THE NATURE OF THIS PRACTICE AREA.

Corporate, Business and Commercial Disputes

Combining business savvy with sophisticated litigation strategies, the Law Firm of Ivan P. Cohen help successfully resolve an array of complex and high-stakes corporate, business and commercial disputes, in or out of the courtroom.

RELATED TO THIS AREA OF PRACTICE.

• Accounting and Alter Ego

• Arbitration and Mediation

• Banking

• Breach of Contract

• Breach of Fiduciary Duty

• Buy-Sale Agreements

• Fraud & Misrepresentation

• Good Faith and Fair Dealing

• Member and Shareholder Liability

• Minority Shareholders

• Officer and Director Liability

• Partnership and Corporate Dissolution

• Unfair Business Practices

• Usurping Corporate Opportunities

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU.

Corporate and Partnership Representation:

When litigation is the only option, the Law Firm of Ivan P. Cohen provide litigation representation for all types of corporate and partnership disputes, associated with breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, sudden departures, contract or partnership agreement violations, fraud, buy-sell disputes, dissolutions and misappropriation of funds.

Formidable Opponents:

The Law Firm of Ivan P. Cohen are formidable opponents in the field of corporate and business dissolution's that protect personal assets, reputation and credit. We handle minority shareholder litigation, which includes "freeze-outs," "squeeze-outs" and other litigation where ownership interests must be divided and other deadlocked shareholders.

Fiduciary Relationship:

A fiduciary relationship is created when one party trusts the other party will protect that party, in their financial dealings. The Law Firm of Ivan P. Cohen provide skilled litigation representation for parties on either side of breach of fiduciary duty claims, associated with entanglements of self-dealing, embezzlement and misappropriation of assets for personal use.

Director & Officer Liability:

The Law Firm of Ivan P. Cohen have extensive experience in director and officer liability associated with claims for breach of fiduciary duty, self-dealing, fraudulent transfers, usurping corporate opportunities, and limited liability company disputes. These involve claims for breach of fiduciary duty, breach of loyalty, conflicts of interest, dissolution, derivative lawsuits and member buyouts.

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CONSUMER PROTECTIONS LAW.

Consumer protections is the practice of safeguarding buyers of goods and services, and the public, against unfair practices in the marketplace. Such laws are intended to prevent businesses from engaging in fraud or specified unfair practices in order to gain an advantage over competitors or to mislead consumers.

THE NATURE OF THIS PRACTICE AREA.

Protecting Consumers Form Corporate Wrongdoing.

The Law Firm of Ivan P. Cohen successfully protect consumers who suffer the brunt of corporate wrongdoing, especially when they are injured by false or misleading advertising, debt harassment, data privacy breaches, and various other unfair market practices. Using our litigation skill, knowledge and expertise, consumers can confront corporate wrongdoing and obtain a remedy for all those who were harmed. 

RELATED TO THIS AREA OF PRACTICE.

• Arbitration and Mediation

• Auto and Equipment Fraud

• Auto and Equipment Finance

• Breach of Contract/Warranty

• Credit Card Debt and Fraud

• General Civil Litigation

• General Fraud and Misrepresentation

• Purchase and Sale

• Secured and Unsecured Loans

• Small Claims Court

• Unfair Credit Reporting and Repair

• Unfair Debt Collection and Negotiation

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU.

Prevent Price Gouging:

The Law Firm of Ivan P. Cohen help prevent price gouging. It is unlawful for anyone to sell or offer to sell to any consumer food items, emergency products or services, and other items for a price more than 10 percent greater than the price charged immediately prior to a declaration of emergency. A violation constitutes an unlawful business practice and and act of unfair competition.

Unfair Debt Collection:

We assist client’s who have been exposed to unfair debt collection practices. State and federal laws protect consumers from improper debt collection activities. The federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act’s (FDCPA) protection is limited to personal, family, and household debts, and it therefore does not include business debts or individual debts incurred for business purposes.

Fraud & Deception:

We represent client’s who have been exposed to fraud and deception by businesses and individuals that sell goods or services. Consumer protection statutes guard against such deception and fraud. The California’s Consumer’s Legal Remedies Act prohibits various forms of false advertising, such as misrepresenting the source or quality of goods, or falsely representing used goods as “new”.

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DEBT COLLECTION AND JUDGMENT ENFORCEMENT LAW.

The Law Firm of Ivan P. Cohen assist clients enhance cash flow, increase bottom line profits and restore the commercial bonds with their customers.

THE NATURE OF THIS PRACTICE AREA.

Collection of Judgments, Accounts Receivables and Delinquent Debt.

Our knowledge of all applicable collection laws, processes, guidelines and regulations is unmatched. Our ability to combine in-depth legal research and asset-liability analysis means we can quickly and accurately analyze a case to determine if litigation, coupled with post judgment enforcement remedies is the most effective method to collect a delinquent debt.

RELATED TO THIS AREA OF PRACTICE.

• Bad Checks

• Charge-off’s

• Credit Repair

• Debt Negotiation

• Delinquent Debt

• Discharged Debt

• Exemptions

• Fair Debt Collection

• Fair Credit Reporting

• Insurance Subrogation

• Judgment Liens

• Post Judgment Enforcement

• Pre-Judgment Enforcement

• Sister State Judgments

• Small Claims

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU.

Writ of Attachment:

The Law Firm of Ivan P. Cohen has extensive experience in pre-judgement remedies, A writ of attachment is a pre-judgment remedy that permits an unsecured creditor to obtain a judicial lien against the debtor’s property or have the sheriff seize and hold the debtor’s property pending the outcome of the underlying claim. This remedy prevents a debtor from selling, transferring or concealing assets which will be available to satisfy a judgment in the creditor’s favor.

Judgment Enforcement:

We provide aid to client’s in the enforcement of judgements, which are not self-executing. Once a judgment is obtained, the prevailing party must actively seek to enforce the judgment to collect any money due. A judgment is payable immediately upon entry and must be made directly to the party in whose favor it was rendered. The prevailing party is legally authorized to seize and sell the debtor’s assets to satisfy the judgment.

Levy on Assets:

We aid creditors in compelling payment of a judgement by levying on the assets of the judgment debtor. The sheriff will seize the debtor’s assets, sell them and pay the proceeds to the creditor, in satisfaction of the judgment awarded. Debtors may be arrested and imprisoned if they fail to appear in court after being ordered to submit to questioning about financial status and disclosure of assets.

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CREDITOR RIGHTS LAW.

The Law Firm of Ivan P. Cohen assist clients successfully navigate debtor-creditor litigation, in the courtroom.

THE NATURE OF THIS PRACTICE AREA.

Debtor-Creditor Disputes In General and Bankruptcy.

Our skill, knowledge and expertise make us formidable courtroom opponents in the field of debtor-creditor cases, associated with creditor’s remedies, secured transactions, enforcement of judgments, non-dischargeability litigation associated with fraud or false representations, fraudulent conveyance and fraud-related claims.

RELATED TO THIS AREA OF PRACTICE.

• Adversary Proceedings

• Automatic Stay

• Delinquent Debt

• Debt Collection

• Debt Relief

• Discharged Debt

• Fraudulent Conveyance

• Homestead Exemptions

• Preferential Claims

• Secured and Unsecured Claims

• Relief from Automatic Stay

• Secured Transactions

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU.

Collect Debts, Recover Assets and Win In The Bankruptcy Courts:

The Law Firm of Ivan P. Cohen represent creditors in consumer bankruptcies, real and personal property foreclosures, debt collection, enforcement of judgments and pre-judgment attachments. We have the skill, knowledge and expertise to collect debts, recover assets and win in the complicated arena of the bankruptcy courts.

Asset Protection of Secured Claims:

We protect assets of creditors, who hold secured claims, that are secured by mortgage, trust deed or pledge as security. On default of a secured debt, a secured creditor may take enforcement action, including, seizure of assets or foreclosure on a mechanic’s lien.

We Find Answers To Achieve Your Goals:

When faced with a delinquent debtor, questions often arise. What are creditors rights? What is best to resolve an impasse? When a key customer files for bankruptcy protection, should the creditor cooperate with other creditors or compete with them? We find answers to best achieve your goals.

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PERSONAL INJURY LAW.

Personal Injury is that body of law that compensates for physical or emotional injury and personal property damage, caused by recklessness or intentional misconduct.

THE NATURE OF THIS PRACTICE AREA

Compensation For Physical Injury and Property Damage.

• Personal Injury allows a person to be compensated in the event that someone else’s carelessness, recklessness or intentional misconduct, injures or damages another or their personal belongings.

RELATED TO THIS AREA OF PRACTICE.

• Auto Accidents

• Dog Bites

• Drunk Driving

• Insurance Bad Faith

• Motor Cycle Collisions

• Premises Liability

• Slip and Fall

• Wrongful Death

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU.

Events Covered By Personal Injury Law:

Automobile accidents, drunk drivers, insurance bad faith, premises liability and wrongful death are events covered by personal injury law.  Once a lawsuit is filed the person harmed is the plaintiff and the person who is liable is the defendant.

Who is Responsible For Causing Injury:

Personal injury law is concerned with determining who may be responsible (who is “liable”, or has “liability”) for causing injury and how much the responsible party should be required to pay for any damages resulting from the injury.

Degrees of Fault:

Personal injury law can be classified in three degrees of fault: negligence, intentional torts and strict liability torts. Each category is comprised of a different type of cause of action, and indicates a different “standard of care”.