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Serviam Proudly Supports The Priority Center’s 2024 Ready, Set, Learn Back-to-School Distribution Drive
Serviam by Wright LLP is honored to have participated in The Priority Center’s 2024 Ready, Set, Learn Back-to-School Distribution Drive, which successfully provided much-needed school supplies to children in need across Orange County. This year’s drive was a...
Silver & Wright LLP Responds To Mariposa Gazette Article
MARIPOSA, CA - On October 29, 2020, The Mariposa Gazette released misleading articles in regards to the recently proposed changes to the code enforcement ordinance in Mariposa County by the Board of Supervisors. Silver & Wright LLP got involved with reviewing the...
Silver & Wright LLP Recognized as a 2020 Top Boutique Law Firm by the Daily Journal
Silver & Wright LLP has been selected as a 2020 Top Boutique Law Firm by the Daily Journal in the publication’s annual list. Honorees are chosen in a competitive process each year based on criteria such as the richness of the history of the firm’s practice, the...
2020 CACEO Annual Seminar
We are grateful for the opportunity to participate as sponsors and instructors for the 2020 CACEO Annual Seminar. Founding Partner's Matthew Silver and Curtis Wright have been involved in CACEO in many different capacities over the last 10 years. CACEO is one of the...
Case Highlight: Uninhabitable, Dilapidated Home Rehabilitated in Upland
In March of 2015, the Upland Police Department became aware of a dilapidated home on Loma Sola Avenue after receiving numerous complaints. The property had extensive code enforcement and health and safety violations, including fire hazards, severe hoarding conditions,...
Code Enforcement & Technology: Avoiding Legal Missteps while Harnessing Technology
The onset of COVID-19 has led to the fast and furious adoption of virtual operations for all industries, including local government. Public agencies have seen a switch to virtual meetings where possible along with other virtual options to enable daily operations. In...
Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week
Code Enforcement Officers have challenging and demanding roles and often do not receive recognition for the job they do in improving the quality of life for residents and businesses of local communities.Code Enforcement Officers provide safety, health, and welfare for...
Partners Publish In Western City Magazine – SB 450: A Path Toward Improving Communities
California has experienced an alarming spike in homelessness over the past decade, with a significant increase in the number of unsheltered people in our communities. In the most recent official count conducted in 2019, the number of Californians experiencing...
Partners Publish Article On The California Government Claims Act In Legal Journal
Partner Attorneys, John Fujii and Valerie Escalante Troesh recently published an article in a statewide legal journal called “The California Government Claims Act: a Primer; Application to Real Property and Environmental Law Claims; and Recent California Supreme Court...
Founding Partner Publishes Article in Western City Magazine – Code Enforcement During a Pandemic: Lessons Learned
Since March 19, 2020, local agencies throughout California have been scrambling to adapt to evolving restrictions; meet the needs of their residents, staff, and businesses; and keep city operations afloat — often with decimated budgets and without face-to-face...
Case Highlight: Court Appointed Receiver to Rehab Blighted Oxnard Property
After hundreds of calls for service to the police and fire departments, the City of Oxnard's request for receivership of two Oxnard Boulevard properties, formerly known as Magic Auto Center, has been granted by the Ventura Superior Court. Code enforcement history goes...
An Executive Interview with Partner Rene L. Farjeat
Q: What is your background? I was born in Mexico City, Mexico, moved to the United States at age 8, and grew up in San Dimas, California. I obtained a full-tuition academic scholarship from the University of Southern California (USC) and graduated magna cum laude with...
Silver & Wright LLP Elevates Two Attorneys to Partner
Silver & Wright LLP congratulates Valerie Escalante Troesh and Rene Farjeat on their promotion to our team of partners, effective August 1. “Both Valerie and Rene have become essential assets to our firm and clients because of their commitment, dedication and...
Silver & Wright’s Amanda Jones channels altruistic spirit to create local, community impact
For Silver & Wright LLP Attorney Amanda Jones, earning a paycheck has never been enough — she also wants to use her career and talents to make a difference for her community. Prior to joining Silver & Wright, Amanda worked as an enforcement attorney for the...
Statement Regarding Tragic Murder of Marc Angelucci
The employees of Silver & Wright LLP extend their sincere condolences for the tragic passing of Marc Angelucci. We were all in complete shock to hear the news of his murder at his home this past Saturday. Despite our relationship as opposing counsel, we lament the...
Silver & Wright Founding Partner to Moderate Code Enforcement Panel at League’s 2020 Annual Conference
Silver & Wright LLP Founding Partner Curtis Wright will moderate a session on code enforcement during the 2020 League of California Cities (League) Annual Conference and Expo, Oct. 7-9 in Long Beach. City of Sacramento Code & Housing Chief Peter Lemos and...
Silver & Wright LLP Shares Intellectual Capital with CACEO
While COVID-19 has precipitated restrictions and requirements impeding traditional conferences and classes, Silver & Wright remains committed to ensuring that code enforcement officers have the information, resources, and tools they need to serve their...
Silver & Wright LLP Renews Sponsorship of California City Management Foundation
Silver & Wright LLP has renewed its Corporate Member-level sponsorship of the California City Management Foundation (CCMF). As the premier advocacy and support organization for city managers, CCMF promotes and encourages excellence in city management throughout...
Mariposa County Judge Finds Emails Prove Cooperation, Not Collusion
Despite recent misleading news articles alleging collusion in the Mariposa County receivership case involving Jerry Cox, a County Judge ruled (and re-affirmed) that the emails submitted by Cox’s Attorney (Mr. Angelucci) as proof were taken out of context and proved...
Short Term Savings Can Yield Long-Term Problems: Why Code Enforcement is Vital to Municipal Fiscal Wellness
Over the past several months, local governments have incurred significant unplanned expenses due to the unprecedented, multi-faceted response required by not only COVID-19, but also civil unrest. At the same time, the League of California Cities estimates that...
California Court of Appeal Issues Decision on Local Fines and State Penalties for Violation of Cannabis Regulations
Update: Court of Appeal Issued a Ruling Upholding Substantial Penalties and Fines Under the Eighth Amendment and California Constitution By Scott Kalter and Matthew Silver, Attorneys at law The Case: PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA V. DANIEL BRAUM, ET AL. The Court...