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Serviam Secures $850,000 State Grant as the Court’s Appointed Receiver to Support Big Basin Water Company, Inc.
In a significant development, Serviam by Wright LLP, currently appointed as Court Receiver for Big Basin Water Company, Inc. as an agent of the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Santa Cruz, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of an...
UPDATED: Silver & Wright LLP Led Five Classes at CACEO’s 2022 Code Conference in October
Silver & Wright LLP was a platinum sponsor at the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO’s) 2022 Code Conference, and our attorneys taught five classes during the four-day event.
Severely Dilapidated Property in Chino Brought into Compliance
Silver & Wright LLP worked with the City of Chino to bring the dilapidated property at 13132 9th Street into compliance, after several extensions were granted.
WDWGB v. Caltrans, the 9th Circuit Federal Court of Appeal Over California Held That Clearing High-Risk Homeless Encampments Doesn’t Violate the ADA
The 9th Circuit published a case establishing that public agencies may clear high-risk homeless encampments that pose an immediate danger.
THE OCBA’S COMMUNITY outreach committee assists THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
The Community Outreach Committee is the community volunteer arm of the Orange County Bar Association. The Committee’s goal is to assist the local community in various volunteer efforts by providing community service opportunities to the OCBA and its members. In some ways, the Committee members are the face of the OCBA as perceived by residents in Orange County. It is our hope that the Committee’s volunteer work will help to create a positive image of the OCBA and the legal profession among those in the community.
Silver & Wright LLP assists City of San Clemente restore property near shoreline
A once beautiful property near the Dana Point harbor, with an incredible view of the San Clemente shoreline, quickly became the nuisance of the neighborhood when its owner stopped maintaining the vegetation in its front and back yard.
Read the entire blog to learn how it was successfully restored.
Mariposa Court Reduces Receiver’s Request for Unpaid Costs by Over $300,000 at Request of County and S&W
After holding a hearing in November 2021, the Mariposa County Superior Court issued an order on February 3, 2022 discharging the receiver that the Court had appointed years prior to correct numerous violations of law at the former Bison Creek Ranch property, and also reducing the receiver’s request for unpaid fees and costs by over $300,000, as the County had requested.
Hawthorne Mall turns into a blazing fire, proving it’s more than just a nuisance to the city
On January 26, at 9:30 a.m., the gutted Hawthorne Mall went up in flames, with smoke billowing from underneath the building, dispatching over 100 firefighters and police officers to the scene. The former mall, which has been empty since the ’90s, is a beacon for...
Federal court dismisses eight claims with prejudice in Jerry Cox v. Mariposa County case
On October 26, 2021, a federal court judge granted in part and denied in part the County’s motion to dismiss the Jerry Cox v. Mariposa County case. Of the 14 claims in the complaint filed by Jerry Cox, the federal court dismissed eight of the claims with prejudice,...
TEHACHAPI CITY COUNCIL FORMALLY ADOPTS CODE ENFORCEMENT ORDINANCES FOR THE COMMUNITY’S BENEFIT WITH AID FROM SILVER & WRIGHT LLP PARTNER VALERIE ESCALANTE TROESH
Tehachapi City Council unanimously approved three ordinances amending its municipal code’s code enforcement regulations to bring them into compliance.
Senate Bill-60: Expanded Fines for Short Term Rental Violations While Requiring Administrative Processes To Reduce Those Fines
California Senate Bill-60 (SB-60), the State’s emergency ordinance, allows cities and counties to increase the maximum fines for code violations.
California’s Newly Enacted Law Requires Code Enforcement Safety standards–Model for other jurisdictions nationally
Senate Bill 296 requires local jurisdictions to develop safety standards appropriate for the code enforcement officers employed in their jurisdiction.
CA Senate Bill 296: Code Enforcement Officer Safety Standards
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority: Written by Larry Breceda, CCEO, Treasurer, and Matthew Silver, Esq., CCEO, 2nd Vice President & Legislative Director, California Code enforcement officers serve a vital role in protecting and improving communities...
Our firm successfully assists City of Fontana by removing violent felons from illegally occupying two homes
An absent landlord was operating boarding homes at two properties in Fontana, filled with felons, mentally ill individuals, and vagrants - across the street from an elementary school. For six years, the City received dozens of complaints from residents regarding...
New Silver & Wright LLP Attorney inspired to pursue law after the 1992 LA riots
Meet our new and experienced Attorney Arthur Shin! After initially being inspired to pursue a career in law after the 1992 riots in Los Angeles, when his brother was carjacked, Arthur felt inclined to land a job that would greatly benefit communities across the...
Silver & Wright LLP – Helping Cities Bring Code Enforcement Statutes Into Compliance With New State Law – Enhancing Transparency And Clarity In Municipal Laws
On Nov. 15, 2021, the City of Tehachapi considered three ordinances amending its municipal code’s code enforcement regulations.
Seven ways AB838 will shift how municipalities handle renters who file complaints against a property
Beginning July 1, 2022, in a State-mandated local program, Assembly Bill 838, places new requirements on cities and counties to help combat substandard housing. The new law will require cities and counties that receive a complaint from a renter of a property...
Passion, dedication, and professionalism is how we describe our new attorney Mahadhi Corzano
Meet one of our newest Attorneys Mahadhi Corzano! While he may be new to Silver & Wright LLP, Mahadhi has an extensive list of experience in trial and litigation, including areas of civil rights, tort, insurance coverage, and catastrophic injury/wrongful death...
Silver & Wright LLP adopts family of four this holiday season and rolls out new volunteer initiative
Silver & Wright LLP’s ongoing mission to protect and serve the community is closing the year on a high note as they adopted a family of four - including three children for The Priority Center's Families Helping Families Holiday Drive in Orange County. After...
City of Hawthorne Files Lawsuit Against Hawthorne Mall Owner Following Years of Nuisance Activity
For decades, the Hawthorne Mall -- located at 12000 and 12200 Hawthorne Blvd. – in the City of Hawthorne has been a defunct shopping center creating blight and dangers for the community. What was once a centerpiece of the local community in its bustling downtown has...
Mariposa County, through its attorneys Silver & Wright LLP, oppose receiver’s fees in the Mariposa County v. Bison Creek Ranch discharge motion
In 2019, Mariposa County successfully petitioned the superior court to obtain a court receivership over Bison Creek Ranch, a property with nearly 12 years worth of notices and opportunities for the owner to correct a large number of code violations. The large plot of...