Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP

About this office:

Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP is a full-service California law firm with a national reputation. Since its founding in 1873, Luce Forward has grown to practice in more than 30 different areas of law with six offices statewide. Luce Forward works closely with a broad spectrum of clients, in both the private and public sectors, to help them achieve their objectives and efficiently resolve complex legal problems. The firm's attorneys have extensive jury trial experience in both state and federal courts and regularly obtain favorable results for clients, often shaping the law in the process. The firm prides itself on consistently delivering timely, cost-efficient solutions and works to ensure it as at the forefront of the legal industry.

Main Areas of Practice:

Business and Intellectual Property

Business and Intellectual Property Litigation

Commercial, Finance & Insolvency

Family Wealth & Exempt Organizations

Insurance Litigation

Labor and Employment

Real Estate and Environmental Litigation

Real Estate Securities & Finance

Real Estate Transactions

Insurance Litigation; Labor and Employment; Real Estate and Environmental Litigation; Real Estate Transactions; Business & Intellectual Property Litigation; Appellate; Business & Intellectual Property; First Amendment / Media; Commercial, Finance & Insolvency; National Loan Repurchase Litigation; Family Wealth & Exempt Organizations; Real Estate Securities & Finance; National Foreclosure Litigation & Investigation; White Collar Criminal Defense; Franchise; Product Liability & Warranty; Mergers & Acquisitions; International Business; Securities & Corporate Finance; Climate Change, Renewable Energy & Sustainable Technology; Taxation; Energy & Regulatory; Environmental; Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation; Eminent Domain & Valuation; Acquisitions & Dispositions; Business Succession Planning; e-Business & Internet; Fiduciary Litigation; International Estate Planning; Construction Litigation; Affordable Housing; Aviation; Action Sports; Technology; Financial Institutions; Nonprofit Corporations; Nonprofit Organizations; Common Interest Development; Construction; Distressed Real Estate Asset; Land Use; Leasing; Real Estate Finance.

Court of Appeal Refused to Allow Developers to Enforce Dispute Resolution Provision in CC&Rs
Charles A. Bird,Marjorie J. Burchett,Kathleen F. Carpenter,Cathy L. Croshaw,Roger C. Haerr,Katie A. Jacobsen,Nancy T. Scull, November 18, 2011
A California Court of Appeal recently concluded that developers who had sold all of the units in a condominium development could not compel arbitration under the project’s declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions (“CC&Rs”). Promenade at Playa Vista Homeowners...

Going, Going, Gone . . . California Solar Incentives for Builders/Developers . . . Don't Delay . . .
Kathleen F. Carpenter,Rachelle A. Costa, November 16, 2011
Over the past few months the California Energy Commission has reported a substantial increase in the number of rebate reservation applications received for New Solar Homes Partnership (NSHP) funding. Due to this surge in program activity, the amount of monies requested will exceed current program...

Human Trafficking and Your Supply Chain: New Disclosure Requirements for Companies Doing Business in California
John T. Brooks,Jessica L. Mackaness, October 10, 2011
Is your company a retailer or manufacturer with over $100 million in worldwide sales? Do you do even a small part of your business in California? If so, get ready to tell the world what you are doing to combat human trafficking.

Return to the Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP Firm Overview