BUSINESS TRIAL LAWYERS

The Maloney Firm represents clients in trials, arbitrations and appeals in state and federal courts, and also regularly counsels clients on a wide range of business matters delivering cost-effective solutions for their legal needs.

 

Clients of The Maloney Firm receive expertise in and outside of court, even when up against larger, national firms. Always looking out for its clients’ best interests, The Maloney Firm provides significant expertise without significant cost.


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Patrick Maloney and Greg Smith Included in List of 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers® Feb 20, 2025

Congratulations to Maloney Firm attorneys Patrick Maloney and Greg Smith for being recognized as 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers ® in Business Litigation. Super Lawyers recognizes top attorneys in Southern California each year. The selection process involves peer nomination, independent research, and peer evaluations. This recognition covers various legal fields and emphasizes distinguished professionals in […]

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New Request for Dismissal Form Allows Parties to Request the Court Retain Jurisdiction by Checking a Box Feb 06, 2025

Effective January 1, 2025, amendments to the California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) § 664.6 aim to enhance the settlement enforcement process and clarify the court’s authority in civil disputes. These changes are expected to encourage settlements, ensure compliance with agreed terms, and improve procedural efficiency. Attorneys must familiarize themselves with these updates to effectively […]

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Summary Judgment Rules Are Changing Jan 30, 2025

The summary judgment process in the California courts is undergoing significant changes as of the beginning of 2025. AB 2049 (effective January 1, 2025) marks the first major changes made to Code of Civil Procedure §437(c) in several decades. The new legislation affects motion timelines, successive motions, and briefing limitations. Though the bill was designed […]

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What Attorneys Need to Know About AB 2505 Jan 09, 2025

The New Pro Bono Law Lawyers practicing in California may be affected by a new law governing pro bono legal services. AB 2505, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, requires active California lawyers to report their pro bono hours when renewing their license each year. The law is not scheduled to go into effect […]

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Patrick Maloney Included in the LA Times’ Business of Law’s List of Legal Visionaries Nov 18, 2024

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 […]

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Absent Without Leave: You Need to Show Up to Mandatory Fee Arbitration to Protect Your Rights Sep 19, 2024

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 […]

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