The Orange County Business Journal ranked BWB&O as the 6th top law firm in the 2020 Book of Lists. The firm jumped two spots due to rapid growth and success in the last year. Congratulations to the firm on another incredible year!
The Orange County Business Journal ranked BWB&O as the 6th top law firm in the 2020 Book of Lists. The firm jumped two spots due to rapid growth and success in the last year. Congratulations to the firm on another incredible year!
Thousands of ordinary people are thrown into the role of a “fiduciary” every single day. A person in a fiduciary relationship is under a duty to act for the benefit of the other as to matters within the scope of the relationship. A fiduciary duty, in the eyes of the law, begins once the fiduciary […]
No construction or real estate developments goes completely as planned. Despite the expectation that modifications will likely be necessary to finalize a project, far too many parties suffer losses related to these projects. In California, abandonment of a project without legal excuse gives rise to a legal claim. An abandonment occurs if there was a […]
In a 2015 survey by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, half of divorce lawyers cited an increase in spouses seeking postnuptial agreements over the prior three years. A postnuptial agreement is a legal document designed for couples who are already married. Postnuptial agreements are a relatively new development under U.S. law. Prior to the […]
The adage goes that if partnerships were a good idea, God would have had one. Yet, in an era consumed by increasing consumer demand and digital transformation, business partnerships have increasingly become – when utilized effectively – an essential tool for growth and navigating the currents of change. General partnerships are formed by two or […]
Please join us in congratulating Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara Partners Nicole Whyte, Keith Bremer and John Toohey for being selected as Super Lawyers 2020! Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process […]
When a couple legally separates or divorces, the court may order one spouse to pay the other an amount of monetary support each month. This is called “spousal support” or “alimony.” In order for spousal support to be established and to officially commence, there must be a court order. Depending on the phase of your […]
ATTENTION: Nevada liability departments and auto insurance carriers! Nevada Senate Bill No. 435 was recently signed into law and there are two key points to be aware of: Disclosure of Policy Limits Demand and Voiding Releases. These both deal with pre-litigation situations. 1) Nevada law now requires a motor vehicle insurer to disclose the limits […]
Please join us in congratulating Partner Jeffrey Saab and Associate Melissa Ingleby on another terrific trial result in Las Vegas. After a three week trial with the jury deliberating for almost a full day, Jeffrey and Melissa obtained a most impressive defense verdict. In a case where we admitted liability, where our client was cited for both hit […]
Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP is proud to announce its most recent success on a Family Law Pro Bono matter received through the Public Law Center. On the day of trial, Associate Jocelyn Russo negotiated an outstanding result for her client, which included additional timeshare with the minor children, a termination of spousal support, […]
Potential damages in a lawsuit may come in many forms depending on the facts of the case. Common damages include medical expenses, loss of earnings, property loss, physical pain, and mental suffering. Of the many damages Plaintiffs may claim, one of the most prevalent and recognizable is property damage. This article briefly discusses these types […]
Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP is proud to announce the promotion of Jonathan Kaplan to Partner! Jonathan has been with the firm for nearly eight years out of our Newport Beach office. He focuses his practice on general liability defense and construction litigation matters, in addition to handling high-profile plaintiff defect cases. Jonathan earned […]