On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Jul 27, 2026 | Insurance Claims
You acquired your rental property as an income-producing asset, not as the subject of a protracted dispute with your own insurance carrier. Yet when a fire, leak or storm damages the building, many California landlords discover that insurers subject investment...
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | May 20, 2026 | Property Disputes
Boundary disputes sometimes arise when one neighbor intends to erect a fence or expand their garage. It may quickly come to light that they actually disagree with an adjacent property owner about where the boundary between the parcels falls. After a few conversations...
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Feb 12, 2026 | Blog
In the California service industry, tips are often the difference between struggling and thriving. While "tip pooling"—the practice of sharing gratuities among staff—is a common and legal practice, it is governed by some of the strictest laws in the country. If your...
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Feb 18, 2025 | Bad Faith Insurance
Wildfires are a major public safety issue in California. They are also a leading cause of large insurance claims. The recent wildfires destroyed entire communities and displaced thousands. As property owners take stock of the damage and start thinking about the...
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | May 25, 2023 | Property Disputes
When you own a property, you reserve the right to use it as you fit as long as you are operating within the law. This is what most people believe, and they are mostly right – that is until the government decides that they need part of or your entire property. ...
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | May 12, 2023 | Business Law
A business partnership can be the greatest thing you can do to ensure your business is successful. It’s not going to be easy to find the right partner, however. Of course, you have to find someone that works well with you -- but it may be fairly easy to spot a few...
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | May 2, 2023 | Bad Faith Insurance
When you purchase a policy from an insurance company, you expect to be protected from certain losses – but this may not always be the case. Despite paying premiums and upholding your end of the bargain, your insurer may fail to come through when needed. Bad faith...
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | May 1, 2023 | Insurance Claims
When it comes to insurance companies, profit is very closely tied to risk. Insurance companies take on a risk with every client and every policy. For example, consider a life insurance policy. The risk is that the person will pass away more quickly than expected,...
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Apr 18, 2023 | Insurance Claims
You’ve probably heard the adage, “Water is life.” But water in the wrong places can cause serious damage. If you insure your home against water damage, you may have peace of mind knowing that in the event of a disaster, the insurance company will come through and...
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Apr 13, 2023 | Business Law
The California economy is constantly evolving. The kinds of food that people crave, the clothes that are on trend, the places they want to go to have fun and even the modes of transportation that Californians use to get around seem to shift from season to season. As a...
