GENERAL CIVIL LITIGATION
Bremer Whyte's civil trial lawyers practice in state and federal courts, appellate courts, administrative tribunals and in arbitration and mediation proceedings. Clients range from individuals to small businesses to large multinational corporations. From the initial interview, to pre-suit counseling, negotiation, mediation and trial, each attorney works closely with you to develop solutions to meet your goals.
CONSTRUCTION LAW AND LITIGATION
Bremer Whyte is well respected by colleagues, opposing counsel, judges, insurance carriers, and clients within this specialized category of civil litigation. Bremer Whyte's attorneys have significant trial experience representing developers, general contractors, owners, major and minor subtrades, and insurance carriers directly throughout California, Nevada, Arizona and Colorado. Regardless of the size of the lawsuit, from a commercial structure to a single family home to more than 5000 condominium units, Bremer Whyte has the resources to zealously defend and resolve construction disputes on behalf of their clientele. Bremer Whyte has the contacts necessary to quickly undertake representation when trial is near to quickly determine case strategies and thereafter takes an active role in the cost effective resolution of the case.
CORPORATE
Bremer Whyte's business department is highly experienced in corporate transactional law and business litigation, focusing on a wide array of issues, including corporate formation and related start-up requirements, advising corporate directors, officers, and business entities with regard to everyday business activities. Bremer Whyte attorneys are well versed on complex corporate requirements, and have assisted clientele with critical contract review, analysis, negotiation, drafting, and enforcement; employment/labor issues; American With Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and California Family Rights Act requirements; intellectual property issues; securities concerns; and shareholder rights.
Bremer Whyte acts as general counsel to numerous businesses, varying in size from 1 - 500+ employees. Bremer Whyte has assisted in the formation and continuing growth of sole proprietorships, general partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, "S" corporations, and "C" corporations.
At the same time, Bremer Whyte's attorneys have an unwavering commitment to its business clients' interests, standing ready to litigate any dispute that cannot be resolved through informal negotiations. Regardless of the client's size, however, Bremer Whyte's primary emphasis of quality, yet personable service, remains a key factor to maintaining client relations.
FAMILY LAW
Bremer Whyte provides individualized counseling and representation in all areas of family law.
Of the myriad of difficult issues that one may confront, family issues are often the most physically and emotionally draining. When faced with issues of this nature, it is important that you retain an attorney who will listen carefully to your problems and provide thoughtful, competent representation.
Bremer Whyte understands that each case is unique, and will spend the time to thoroughly evaluate your case in order to provide effective solutions tailored to the unique circumstances of your case. Bremer Whyte has the experience and expertise necessary to help you successfully navigate through the legal complexities associated with a divorce, custody battle, or other family issues. Our expertise includes: Divorce, Custody, Visitation, Modifications, Adoptions, Guardianships, Child Support, Parentage / Paternity, Property Division, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Contempt/Enforcement, Wills, Probate.
Contact Nicole Whyte at (949) 221-1000 or nwhyte@bremerandwhyte.com
EMPLOYMENT LAW
Bremer Whyte maintains a full-service employment law department. We provide legal advice, guidance and representation to its various business/corporate clientele, including counseling and defense against Federal and State-based wrongful termination, harassment, and discrimination claims, wage and hour claims, preparation and updating of employee policies/employee handbooks, assistance and guidance with respect to employee discipline and termination issues, and FMLA/CMLA/ADA employee accommodations. Bremer Whyte also provides on-site seminars for employers to assure compliance with California's mandatory supervisor employee harassment training requirements. Bremer Whyte also represents employees and individuals with respect to wrongful termination, harassment and discrimination claims against current or former employers, and in regard to wage and hour claims. Bremer Whyte's employment law department also handles all aspects of EEOC/DFEH administrative claims, for both its business and individual clients.
Contact Kere Tickner at (949) 221-1000 or ktickner@bremerandwhyte.com.
WILLS TRUSTS & ESTATES
Bremer Whyte provides complete estate planning services including consultation regarding the most appropriate plan for you given the composition of your estate and your goals. We will work with you given your estate and wishes to establish wills, advance healthcare directives, powers of attorney, and all forms of trusts including revocable and irrevocable, A/B, Q-TIPs, Companion Animal Trusts, etc. For those who have family members who were unable to establish trusts before passing, we also handle the probate of their estates, whether testate or intestate. Finally, we can establish guardianships and conservatorships when needed.
For any of these services, please contact Kit Natland at (949) 221-1000 or knatland@bremerandwhyte.com.
REAL ESTATE
Bremer Whyte's attorneys are well versed in real estate law, both residential and commercial, and stand ready to assist its clients with any legal issue that arises, whether such issue involves a landlord/tenant dispute, creation of a complex commercial lease, or residential non-disclosure issues. Bremer Whyte's clients include individual homeowners, brokers and agents, property inspection companies, landlords, residential and commercial tenants, Homeowner Associations, and Property Management Firms.