Blog Posts in 2019 Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 27-Dec-2019 Why are Courts Often Involved in Cases Concerning Eminent Domain? Eminent domain gives government entities the right to purchase land from citizens, at a just price, to obtain for public use. Although eminent domain is an established right of the government, citizens do have the right to dispute claims and fight ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 10-Dec-2019 Is Eminent Domain in the Constitution? Eminent domain is a legal right of the federal government that allows government entities to acquire the property of citizens for public use. There are terms that the government and citizens must meet in eminent domain cases. Those terms are outlined ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 27-Nov-2019 Why Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer? If you’ve never brought a legal claim against another person before, it can seem like a daunting task. There’s a general perception that civil lawsuits should only be brought for the most egregious cases of negligence – not for ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 25-Oct-2019 Eminent Domain "Public Use" Qualifications Eminent domain cases are often based on two principles: The government’s ability to provide “just compensation” and the proof that the property is being taken for “public use.” The latter consideration involves ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 7-Oct-2019 Mobile Home Park Rent Increases - Do I Need an Attorney? Throughout the United States, the price of rent is a major issue for many tenants. Especially in states like California where housing prices are higher than ever before, issues surrounding rent increases top the list of concerns for working-class ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 16-Sep-2019 What Happens When a Business Goes Bankrupt? A business becomes bankrupt when it can no longer repay outstanding debts, but filing for bankruptcy shouldn’t have to mean failure for you or your business. Even giant companies like Forever 21 face the threat of bankruptcy. When exploring ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 3-Sep-2019 How to Properly Dissolve a Business in California When you commit to a business partnership, you are not making a lifetime commitment like marriage. Nevertheless, some business dissolutions can be as messy as divorce. To avoid legal trouble, follow the steps below when you dissolve a business. Step ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 22-Aug-2019 What You Should Know as a Mobile Homeowner The state of California contains about 4,800 mobile home parks. If you own a mobile home, chances are, you live in one of them. Mobile home parks are plots of land that are subdivided into smaller, separated lots. Each lot or space has a utility ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 31-Jul-2019 Stopping Eminent Domain Eminent domain gives the government the power to “take private property and convert it into public use.” If the private property in question belongs to you, you may be wondering if there is any way to stop this from happening. The only ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 15-Jul-2019 Mobile Home Residents: Know Your Rights Whether you pay rent in an apartment or you live in a mobile home park, the state of California has laws in place to protect your rights. Similar to landlord-tenant law, the Mobilehome Residency Law (MRL) is enforced by the courts. While mobile home ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 19-Jun-2019 My Mobile Home Park is Closing. Can I Take Legal Action? When you live in a mobile park, you may own your home outright – but the land around it is rented from a mobile park owner. Of course, that means that the park landlord technically has the right to stop operating their park, which could lead to ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 5-Jun-2019 Can I Sue After a Criminal Assault? When you’ve been assaulted and criminally attacked by another person, there are no words to truly describe the trauma that you may have experienced. Feeling unsafe in your own body due to the violation of your physical boundaries, you may ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 24-May-2019 Why You Shouldn't Ignore a Headache After an Accident After a car accident, it is not unusual for you to be completely disoriented and dazed as you process what has just happened. This chaotic aftermath can prove quite detrimental as it distracts you from the issue at hand, which is listening to what ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 17-May-2019 How to Deal with an Aggressive Driver Unfortunately, even the safest drivers are not invincible against the dangers of the road. Displays of aggression from other drivers can be quite frightening and often directly result in an accident or injury. Road rage and aggressive driving are ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 17-Apr-2019 Consequences of a Breach of Contract One of the most common disruptions to a business is when there is a breach of contract. When a contract is part of a business deal, you must intrinsically understand the conditions before signing your name or business to a legal document. Otherwise, ... Continue Reading