We've all heard that LLCs (Limited Liability Companies) are great, but what about the lurking dangers and pitfalls? Curious about how LLCs can go wrong? In this week's episode of I Know a Lawyer, I speak with Kevin Brodehl of Patton Sullivan Brodehl LLP about these dangers and pitfalls in LLC disputes. Kevin is a litigator who specializes in litigating cases involving LLC disputes. He is our expert guide through the LLC Jungle! In this episode, we discuss:

Thank you to Kevin for joining me on the show. I learned quite a bit about issues that can arise with LLCs, and I am sure you did as well. Be sure to follow Kevin's blogs, The LLC Jungle and Money and Dirt. Contact Kevin if you or someone you know find themselves in an LLC dispute and need help navigating the LLC Jungle!

This podcast is brought to you by McKenna Brink Signorotti LLP. 

Why do tax loopholes exist? Why do certain tax laws seem unfair? In this episode of I Know a Lawyer, I speak with Andrew Gradman, a tax attorney with GradmanTax.com. Andrew is a brilliant tax attorney who deals with income tax planning. In this episode we discuss:

Thank you to Andrew Gradman for joining me on this episode. If you have questions about income tax planning, or need legal guidance relating to income tax planning, contact Andrew at GradmanTax.com. Thank you for listening to a couple of tax lawyers!

This podcast is brought to you by McKenna Brink Signorotti LLP. 

Are your assets protected if you are sued for a personal injury claim? Worried about whether you have sufficient insurance? In this episode of I Know a Lawyer, I discuss protecting assets from personal injury claims with Marjorie Heinrich of Heinrich Law. Marjorie is an expert personal injury attorney who focuses her practice on helping those who have been injured due to the fault of another. Let me tell you, Marjorie has the stories! We discuss: 

Thank you to Marjorie for joining me on the show. You can find Marjorie at her website: heinrichlaw.net. Contact her if you or someone you know has been injured due to the fault of another. 

This episode is brought to you by McKenna Brink Signorotti LLP. 

Ever heard the myth that filing bankruptcy ruins your chances to buy a home for years! Would it surprise you to learn that this is not necessarily the case? On this episode of I Know a Lawyer, I discuss the misconceptions of bankruptcy with Jen Lee of Jen Lee Law. Jen is an expert in debt and credit strategies and loves to dispel the myths of bankruptcy. We discuss:

Contact Jen Lee at jenleelaw.com if you have any questions pertaining to bankruptcy or credit or debt issues. She is a tremendous resource and has helped many individuals and businesses chart a path forward, even in these pandemic times. Thank you to Jen for joining me on the podcast.

This podcast is brought to you by McKenna Brink Signorotti LLP. 

How do insurance claims work with major events such as wildfires? Ever heard about subrogation? In this week's episode, I discuss insurance issues resulting from disasters such as wildfires with Sally Noma of Noma Law. Sally is an expert on subrogation and has litigated and settled many cases with large public entities. In this episode, we discuss:

Thank you to Sally Noma of Noma Law for a great discussion on a topic that is very relevant in California. Contact Sally if you or someone you know has a loss and has questions about their insurance and potential options available. 

This podcast is brought to you by McKenna Brink Signorotti LLP. 

How has COVID impacted the workplace? In this episode, I speak with Terry Leoni of Leoni Law Firm about COVID's impact on employers and employees. Terry is a labor and employment attorney who is on the forefront of tracking COVID's impact on the workplace with the evolving rules and regulations applicable to the workplace. In this episode, Terry and I discuss the following topics:

If you have questions regarding COVID and its impact on your business or are an employee with questions, contact Terry Leoni at 925-699-1800 or at her website, leonilawfirm.com. Thank you to Terry for joining me on this timely topic.

This podcast is brought to you by McKenna Brink Signorotti LLP. 

Careful, thoughtful planning can help avoid potential family disputes after death. Today I speak with Matthew Talbot of Talbot Law Group, P.C. about potential red flags planners should be on the look out for to avoid future litigation. In this episode, Matthew Talbot hits on these key ares:

Thank you to Matt Talbot for joining me on this episode. Contact Matt at 925-322-1795, or at his website talbotlawpc.com, if you or someone you know has questions regarding estate planning and/or estate/probate litigation. 

This podcast is brought to you by McKenna Brink Signorotti LLP, a boutique law firm located in Walnut Creek.com. Find us at mckennabrink.com.

Selling or buying a residential property? Do you know the duties imposed on a seller regarding disclosures of issues with the property? Today I speak with Tanner Brink of McKenna Brink Signorotti LLP regarding these specific topics:

> Duties imposed on a seller of residential property under California law (Cal. Civ. Code Section 1102).

> What should be included in the disclosures.

> Is a buyer able to back out due to disclosures?

> Steps to take if unsure about whether to disclose or not.

> What about if a death has occurred on the property?

> Steps to take if you think you have a non-disclosure issue in a property transaction.

If you or someone you know has any questions relating to property non-disclosures, contact Tanner Brink at 925-433-5446, email him at [email protected], or check out our website at mckennabrink.com.

Take care and be well.

Ever heard about easements? Would it surprise you to hear that your property probably has more than one easement attached to it? In this episode I talk with Dominic Signorotti, a real property litigator at McKenna Brink Signorotti LLP about what easements are, how they impact real property owners, and potential disputes regarding easement rights. As Dominic says in the episode, probably every parcel of real property is affected by easements in one way or another.

If you or someone you know have questions about easements, or potential conflicts with neighboring landowners with respect to easements or access rights, contact Dominic Signorotti at mckennabrink.com or mckennabrink.com/dominicvsignorotti to discuss with him your property rights.

Thank you to Dominic Signorotti for joining me on the podcast today. Be safe and well everyone.

Starting a business? Confused if you should form a limited liability company or S Corporation? In this episode I talk to Ericka McKenna, a business transactional attorney at McKenna Brink Signorotti LLP about the differences in LLCs and S corporations. Key points discussed include: liability protection, corporate formalities and tax treatment differences between the two entities. 

If you or someone you know have questions about forming a LLC or S Corporation, contact Ericka McKenna at mckennabrink.com or mckennabrink.com/erickalmckenna to discuss with her the proper entity for your business. 

Thank you to Ericka McKenna for joining me on the podcast today. Be safe and well.