- Corporate LawAlthough the firm’s office is based in Orange County and centrally located to service all of Southern California, the firm also maintains a wide client base in Central and Northern California. This representation has involved major public and private construction projects, engineering systems and specialized facilities, as well as general business, real estate and corporate law.
- Business DisputesCIC handles most areas of business litigation representing business owners in both prosecution and defense matters. CIC’s business litigation practice encompasses collection matters, trade secret cases, interference claims, business formation, and other related business disputes.
- Limited Liability CompaniesCIC handles most areas of business organization matters representing business and prospective business owners including formation, reorganization, merger and acquisitions and termination of business organizations. CIC’s representation in business organization matters encompasses Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships, Partnerships, and Limited Partnerships.
- Trade Secrets
- Wrongful TerminationSuit for wrongful termination of public works construction contract. Jury award for contract balance, lost profits and interest totaling $4.7M. Damage award affirmed on appeal. The California Supreme Court granted review and overturned the lost profits component of the damages.
- Real Estate LitigationCIC handles most areas of commercial, industrial and residential real estate litigation, representing owners, landlords, and tenants. CIC’s representation in real estate litigation matters encompasses in-court litigation, arbitration, and mediation as well as document drafting, review and advice.
- Construction LitigationBrian S. Case, F. Albert Ibrahim and D. Michael Clauss founded Case, Ibrahim & Clauss, LLP on the principle of personal attention, sound judgment and positive resolution for complex private and public works construction disputes.
- Estate PlanningPractice: Mr. Clauss’ practice has been concentrated in civil litigation and trial practice, in State, Federal and Bankruptcy Courts of California, largely in the areas of Business Law and Construction Law, including Mechanic’s Lien and Stop Notice Law, delay and defect claims, Surety Law, complex business and real estate litigation, commercial collections, including provisional remedies and alter ego, and Appellate practice. Mr. Clauss also has significant experience in representing local public entities.
- Bankruptcy