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2013 Frank H. Lang Scholarship To UC Hastings Law Student Joy Siu
Lang, Richert & Patch is proud to announce Joy Siu as the winner of the 2013 Frank H. Lang Merit Scholarship. Awarded annually and based solely on merit, the Scholarship is a grant of $1,000.00. Ms. Siu is currently a first-year law student at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law (c/o 2015). She grew up in Stockton, California, until age 16, when she moved to Plano, Texas to further her career as a competitive figure skater. While in Texas, she completed her undergraduate … [Read more...]
Dog Park Build Event Supporting the Animal Compassion Team (“ACT”) on Saturday, May 18, 2013
Julie Butler has always loved animals. As a senior civil litigation paralegal with 25 years of experience, Julie has provided legal support in over 35 jury trials involving issues in business litigation, personal injury, elder abuse, family law, and railroad law, among other areas. Her dedication to the law is second only to her dedication as a mother of five children and six pets, including three dogs, two birds, and one fish. As a member of Lang, Richert & Patch’s 2013 Community Service … [Read more...]
“Save A Life” Community Service Project a Success
As a kick-off to Lang, Richert & Patch’s ("LRP") quarterly community service projects for 2013, the firm’s staff and attorneys hit the pavement selling Kids’ Day newspapers in Northwest Fresno on March 5, 2013. The firm sold hundreds of newspapers, proceeds of which go directly to support Children’s Hospital Central California, the second largest pediatric hospital in the state and the only pediatric specialty hospital in the Central Valley. Additionally, the partnership LRP formed … [Read more...]
“Saving a Life,” Lang, Richert & Patch Supports Kids’ Day 2013
Join Lang, Richert & Patch in Saving a Life supporting Kids' Day 2013 with Children's Hospital Central California, Central California Blood Center & Fig Garden Village on March, 5, 2013. Children’s causes have always been near and dear to Rebecca Percy’s heart. Naturally, when she was given the opportunity to develop a project as a member of Lang, Richert & Patch’s 2013 Community Service Project (“CSP”) Committee, she decided to center it around supporting Children’s Hospital … [Read more...]
Lang, Richert & Patch is Accepting Applications for the Frank H. Lang Merit Scholarship 2013
Lang, Richert & Patch is happy to announce the establishment of the Frank H. Lang Merit Scholarship. Awarded annually, the Scholarship is a grant of $1,000.00 towards payment of law school tuition. The scholarship is awarded solely on merit, not need. The firm’s published philosophy, adopted over ten years ago, states, “We place the interests of our clients before our own, represent clients within the law, and avoid even the appearance of impropriety in every engagement.” The firm’s … [Read more...]
William T. McLaughlin II has become a shareholder at Lang, Richert & Patch.
Lang, Richert & Patch proudly announces William T. McLaughlin II has become a shareholder of the law firm. Mr. McLaughlin has over 25 years of experience representing clients in complex litigation matters in state and federal courts, both at the trial and appellate levels. He graduated magna cum laude from California Baptist College, and earned his J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of Law in 1984. He is dual-board certified in Civil Pretrial Practice and Civil Trial … [Read more...]
A Comparison of Avoiding Powers Under California Business Liquidation Strategies
by René Lastreto II1 and Michael J. Gomez2 Those that deal with a troubled business on the verge of liquidation must be aware of the risks. Most are aware that payment of “old” invoices or accounts just prior to filing a bankruptcy may result in preference liability for the business that has collected on the “old” account. But there are other options available to a liquidating business under California law. Two of those non-bankruptcy options are Assignments for Benefit of … [Read more...]
Comparing Liquidation Strategies for Troubled Businesses: Stays or Lack of Stay of Enforcement of Creditors Claims
by René Lastreto II1 and Michael J. Gomez2 A troubled business that must be liquidated has some options depending on several circumstances. Obviously, many factors must be considered in choosing the best option for the business, the equity holders in the business and the creditors. This article explores one consideration-stays of creditor enforcement measures. The Assignment for Benefit of Creditors, Receiverships and Bankruptcy each provide different mechanisms for relief from creditor … [Read more...]
Ana de Alba Joins the California Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors
We are proud to announce that Ana de Alba's nomination to the California Bar Foundation's Board of Directors was recently approved by the California State Bar Board of Trustees and her term will run from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. The Foundation's mission is to build a better justice system for all Californians by championing full and equal access to the justice system; investing in the next generation of California's lawyers; educating Californians about their rights and … [Read more...]
Lang, Richert & Patch a Blue Ribbon Donor at 2012 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Lang, Richert & Patch attorneys and staff participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Woodward Park. The firm joined thousands of Fresno residents who walked to support the American Cancer Society's efforts to raise money to fund breast cancer research, support services for women diagnosed with breast cancer and community outreach projects providing greater access to mammograms. Lang, Richert & Patch, having raised over $1000 towards the cause, was recognized as a Blue … [Read more...]