BUSINESS TRIAL LAWYERS

Founding partner Patrick Maloney has been selected as one of the LA Times B2B Publishing’s 2024 Law Firm Visionaries. Attorneys featured on this list in the LA Times’ annual Business of Law issue represent influential leaders and attorneys in the greater Los Angeles area. Recognition as a 2024 Legal Visionary underscores each attorney’s commitment to […]

Some parties to a Mandatory Fee Arbitration fail to treat the proceedings with the proper amount of seriousness. A stern reminder to treat these proceedings with respect comes from California’s Second Appellate District in the form of the case Hooman Automotive Group, et al. v. Glaser Weil Fink Howard Avchen & Shapiro, LLP (“Hooman”). The outcome […]

California landlords are increasingly finding themselves the subject of opportunistic legal pitfalls. In addition to the well-established practice of targeting owners of older apartment buildings for potential ADA lawsuits, landlords are now the subject of solicitations by individuals looking for Section 8 compliance violations. Recently, landlords have been targeted over housing discrimination concerning their acceptance […]

In a pivotal decision dated September 5, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit upheld the lower court’s summary judgment, marking a significant victorious milestone for the Maloney Firm’s client. This case revolved around allegations of malfeasance by property developers accused of misusing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to engage […]

In Dickson v. Mann, No. D081851 (Cal. Ct. App. July 16, 2024), the California Court of Appeal addressed the ownership of funds in a client trust account and whether they were subject to a creditor’s lien. The law firm Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP (HFM) agreed to represent a client, Jack Mann, on a flat […]

We are thrilled to announce that Alexandra (“Ally”) Borghi has joined the Maloney Firm APC, bringing with her a diverse background and a dynamic presence that is sure to drive our business litigation practice to new heights. A skilled civil litigator, Ally’s understanding of legal concepts is well beyond her four years in practice. Her […]