Business Litigation

Gaston & Gaston APLC is a successful law firm based in San Diego, California. Our firm handles business and commercial litigation matters in the state and federal courts located in California for clients in the U.S. and worldwide.

Clients of all sizes, cases of all shapes
Our experienced attorneys are available to assist your business, large or small, with business and commercial litigation matters sophisticated or straightforward. Whether your case needs to be heard in California State Superior Court, or a United States District Court located in California, we offer professional business litigation support. With a mindful eye to trial, we will handle all aspects of your case to include case preparation, court filings, discovery, law and motion practice, and trial, to include post trial necessities. In other words, our team will handle all details of your case from the time we meet for your free initial consultation, through all stages of pre-trial, trial and post-trial. There is no need to seek out or manage relationships with more than one legal firm. In Gaston and Gaston APLC, you have found a partner you can trust with your most important business matters. You can feel confident knowing that every aspect of your case is in experienced, responsible hands.

Our Services

Alternatives to litigation: arbitration, mediation, administrative hearings
Business litigation or commercial litigation is a broad term used generally to describe any kind of a business dispute. Often, you will hear people talk about litigation, arbitration and mediation as if they are inter-changeable. They are not, and it is important to understand the subtle, but important, distinctions regarding litigation, arbitration and mediation. [link to sub page: litigation, arbitration and mediation] Gaston & Gaston APLC handles matters subject to alternative dispute resolution methods, including mediation, arbitration or administrative hearings, on a regular basis. We can help you determine which course of action will serve your best interests. To discuss your case with one of our professionals, please call Gaston & Gaston APLC at 619.398.1882.

Trust, Estate and Probate law assistance without leaving our office
Probate is a court proceeding which has one major, yet simple, purpose—namely, to legally pass property from someone who has passed away to those persons named in the deceased’s will or others unnamed but entitled to the property under the law.

Because business law often overlaps with trust, estate and probate law, Gaston & Gaston APLC offers full-service trust and estate counsel from our staff, not from a third-party affiliate. You can trust us with your trust, estate and probate concerns.

Business formation
Every business begins with the business formation process. The first step of this process should be to receive legal counseling as to which type of business entity is most suitable to the business goals. Receiving experienced legal advice about the type of entity to form can help you avoid liability and unwanted tax consequences. Corporations and Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) have different legal rights and tax impacts. Therefore, it is necessary to understand these differences in order to choose the right entity type to form. If you need advice about forming your business and the corresponding formation documentation, please call Gaston & Gaston APLC at 619.398.1882.

Business financing and growth
Once a business is operational, it may need financing (debt, equity or venture capital) or have liability issues that need to be reviewed. As the company grows, it may enter into various agreements with other businesses, such as joint ventures, contractor agreements, mergers or acquisitions. And commercial agreements, such as debt financing, mortgages, leases, and employment agreements can all benefit from review and guidance from an experienced corporate attorney. If you need a commercial contract or agreement reviewed, please call Gaston & Gaston APLC at 619.398.1882.

Franchise law
While many franchises can be very profitable, franchises are highly regulated with legal issues under both state and federal laws. Therefore, it is advisable to consult an attorney if you are considering entering into a franchise agreement. Franchisees may need assistance from an attorney in helping to assert the rights set out in the franchise agreement as well as rights that may be contained in state franchise laws. If you are interested in purchasing a franchise, or perhaps in offering a franchise yourself, please contact Gaston & Gaston APLC at 619.398.1882.

Gaston & Gaston's Service Area

Our service area includes Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Fountain Valley, Hollywood, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Los Alamitos, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Seal Beach, Tustin, Villa Park, Riverside, Moreno Valley, Temecula, Oceanside, San Diego, Del Mar, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Glendale, Santa Clarita, Torrance, Pasadena, West Covina, Norwalk, Burbank, Beverly Hills, Cerritos, Claremont, Culver City, Hermosa Beach, Huntington Park, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Monterey Park, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, San Marino, Santa Fe Springs, Santa Monica, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, West Hollywood