MKWW Law Offices - Areas of Practice

Real Property

We routinely handle a multitude of real property-related matters, including easement and boundary disputes, commercial and residential purchase and sale transactions and related disputes, partition actions, eminent domain proceedings, trespass, property damage, nuisance, hazardous waste, landlord/tenant law, premises liability, construction defect litigation, Americans with Disabilities Act defense, Subdivision Map Act practice, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) practice, and water rights matters.

Family Law

Being involved in a divorce, child custody, support or property proceeding is often emotionally exhausting and the procedures can be confusing. Our attorneys have extensive experience in the practice of family law and can take immediate action to protect your interests regarding custody, support and assets. We often negotiate favorable settlements for our clients, but when settlement is not possible, we are honored with the reputation of being excellent family law trial attorneys. With more than fifty years of combined experience litigating family law cases, we are dedicated to protecting and advocating your rights in all family law and related matters.

Personal Injury / Wrongful Death

Our skilled attorneys will tirelessly advocate on your behalf when you or a loved one are injured or killed due to the wrongful conduct of others. We represent personal injury and wrongful death clients on a contingency fee basis and only receive fees if we make a recovery on behalf of our client. We represent victims of serious accidents involving automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, watercraft and pedestrians. We also handle uninsured motorist claims.

Defense of Civil and Related Criminal Land Use Claims/Enforcement Actions prosecuted by Governmental Entities

If you are faced with land use claims made by local, County, State or Federal administrative or regulatory agencies, we will competently defend you. We have obtained very favorable results for individual and business clients in defense of civil lawsuits and related criminal prosecutions based on alleged violations of local and state Building Codes, County land use ordinances, California Fish & Wildlife allegations, Water Quality Control Board actions, and alleged violations of Federal Law, including SMARA and the Clean Water Act. We can also represent you concerning Williamson Act enforcement and compliance actions, and advocate on your behalf before local boards and governmental agencies, including city and county planning commissions and the County Board of Supervisors.

Estates, Wills & Trusts

Our skilled attorneys are ready to serve all of your needs in the area of estates, wills and trusts. The scope of our representation includes advising and drafting all estate planning documents, be they wills, revocable trusts, special need trusts, powers of attorney or advanced health care directives. We will competently represent you in the probate or other administration of an estate, will or trust. We also provide zealous representation in the litigation of claims based on elder abuse, fraud, deceit, undue influence, alleged wrongdoing by executors, personal representatives and trustees.

Business Matters

We commonly provide an array of legal services to our business clients, including transactional advice, formation of partnerships, corporations and limited liability companies, trade name infringement claims, officer and director liability claims, employment matters including wrongful termination and harassment, employer defense concerning labor and wage law claims, and virtually any other business matter that may face you.

General Civil Litigation

We frequently litigate breach of contract claims, disputes between co-owners of real or personal property, and a vast array of usual and unusual disputes that arise. We are skilled negotiators in the frequent mediations and arbitrations that we represent clients in.

Personal Transactional Work

We can serve all of your personal transactional needs, including review and drafting of deeds, contracts, agreements for limited use, liability waivers, settlement agreements, and virtually anything else that involves the legal rights of our clients.

Criminal Matters

We provide effective representation of clients accused of committing misdemeanors and felonies, most frequently in connection with related civil matters.

Guardianships and Conservatorships

Sometimes the need arises to form a guardianship or conservatorship to protect a family member from physical and/or financial harm. We have the experience you need to effectively petition the court to obtain the appropriate level of protection for your loved one, or to oppose a petition brought by a third party that is unwarranted.

AREAS OF PRACTICE