Business Disputes
Orange County Attorney Stephen Hammers’ Business Disputes Blog is provided for investors, business owners and parties to commercial contracts. Mr. Hammers provides clients with 30 years experience in general business litigation, with a specialty in fraud cases. His articles below address recent matters of interest in the area of business fraud.
California Attorney Busted for Business Fraud in San Diego
It may come as little surprise, but attorneys can, and often do, commit business fraud. Unfortunately, in the wake of the financial meltdown in 2008, numerous “mortgage attorneys” have found themselves at the center of controversy, and in some cases, behind bars. A recent example is the case of Arizona Attorney Jeffrey Greenberg, who, together […]
Business Fraud and the Trusted Employee
Business owners are often filled with pride at the notion of employing friends and family in the workplace. Employers treat employees “like family” and often accomplish great things based upon the mutual trust they establish with employees. Unfortunately, the same trust that may propel a company to great success can be its undoing. Business fraud […]
Tips for Orange County Business Owners to Avoid Fraud
Orange County business owners can avoid fraud and the damages and penalties that arise therefrom. It is a harsh reality that a business can not only suffer at the hands of a wrongdoer, but also incur penalties and damages after being the victim! The issue is rampant in California. In Orange County, fraud attorneys are […]