Construction Law
Home Improvement Contracts
Business and Corporate Law
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning

Construction Law

Whether you are a project owner, homeowner, or contractor, construction disputes cost time and money. When you are faced with a construction dispute, it is to your benefit to work with professionals who are fully trained in the field and who have thorough knowledge of the subject matter. What you cannot afford is the time and money lost on time consumed training legal counsel not experienced in construction methods and industry standards. Mr. Di Duca’s understanding of the construction industry works in your favor. In addition to general construction business counseling, such as entity formation, the preparation of contract documents, and business management, you may benefit from Mr. Di Duca’s experience, practical and legal, in project management, scheduling, claims and change orders, construction industry standards, and plans and specifications.

Home Improvement Contracts

Intended to protect the consumer, the Home Improvement Contract Law sets out specific contracting and performance requirements for contractors performing works of “home improvement.” The types of work covered under this law are defined by California statute. Home improvements can significantly increase the value of your home. However, if you don’t have the appropriate contractors and contract documents in place, you may lose valuable time and spend inordinate amounts of unanticipated money on your project. These unnecessary expenditures may affect the financial benefit of the home improvement, reducing your equity and the overall return that you could realize on your real estate investments. Mr. Di Duca knows and understands Home Improvement Contracts. He can assist you in preparing for your project and ensure that you have the appropriate contracts in place so that you may get the most out of your home improvement project and contractors. Legal disputes in construction, including home improvement contracts, are not uncommon. If a dispute arises on your project, Mr. Di Duca can assist in the resolution of that dispute.

Business and Corporate Law

Any attorney can give you advice, but advice backed by practical business experience is priceless. The areas of business and corporate law include the formation and management of business entities (such as corporations or limited liability companies) through which you may manage the affairs of your business and take action to limit personal liability. This practice area also includes legal counseling as to the management of day-to-day business operations, sales of goods and services, the preparation of contract documents and purchase orders, and a host of employment issues. Mr. Di Duca’s solid foundation of practical business experience will enable you to spend your valuable time doing what you do best...managing your business.

Real Estate Law

Disputes in real estate transactions are common. Typical problem areas include latent defects, disclosure of conditions, toxic mold, and title and boundary disputes. Your options are to consult with competent legal counsel before you enter the transaction to proactively address the potential liability - or consult with one after the transaction is completed in an attempt to fix any problems that may arise. In the latter scenario, your options are severely limited, possibly to your personal, financial, and legal detriment. Whether you are buying, selling, or subdividing property, you may benefit from Mr. Di Duca’s legal experience and his practical experience as a contractor and real estate developer.

Estate Planning

Estate planning involves the strategic management of your estate assets (separate and/or community, real and/or personal property) so that, during your lifetime, you may utilize those assets to your best advantage while preserving those assets for distribution to the desired beneficiary or beneficiaries upon your death. Simple estate plans may involve the use of a Will, while more complex estate plans, typical of business owners and executives, may incorporate a combination of estate planning tools such as wills, inter-vivos trusts, life insurance, and life insurance trusts. Mr. Di Duca’s experience with business ownership and succession issues and problems works to your advantage in developing a comprehensive estate plan.