What We Do

The Jon R. Parsons Law Firm has extensive experience assisting clients in a variety of legal practice areas, including business entities law, business litigation and investigations, real estate, employment, providing legal advice on business operations, religious organizations and spiritual activities, special education law, and wills & trusts.

Business Entities - Formation and Representation

Forming a business requires considerable time, knowledge, and effort.  At the Jon R. Parsons Law Firm, we understand the different issues that arise when forming a business, including possible tax implications and legal liability considerations.

We assist and advise parent corporations, limited liability corporations (LLC), and other entities based in California, Delaware, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan with completing required filings, business formation, maintenance of key records, and working with various government agencies.  We also have experience with reviving suspended corporations.

Business Litigation and Investigations

The attorneys at the Jon R. Parsons Law Firm are experienced litigators, defending corporate officers, directors, and shareholders in business disputes, such as alter ego claims, and representing clients during corporate investigations.  We also have significant experience with claims alleging breach of contract, breach of lease agreements, and wrongful eviction.

Real Estate

We assist our clients in a wide array of real estate matters, including the following:

• Sale and purchase of real property and structures
• Residential and commercial leases
• Landlord / tenant disputes and tenant-in-common agreements
• Home improvement contracts and home repair problems
• Transactions with sales agents, brokers, and contractors
• Liens, easements, and boundary disputes
• Foreclosures and short sales

Employment - Duties, Rights and Termination

We advise and represent both private and government employers and employees in a variety of employment-related matters, including:

• Hiring and termination issues
• Wrongful termination and employment-related torts
• Issues related to wages, commissions, benefits, required postings, and record keeping
• Independent contractor issues and Employment Development Department (EDD) audits
• Public sector employment law

The Jon R. Parsons Law Firm provides cost-effective services, where we charge a modest, fixed fee for a consultation regarding employment law matters.  This consultation includes a review of necessary documents and a discussion of the case.  For more information on fixed fee consultations, please see our What to Expect page.

Business Operations

We provide expert advice and representation to small and growing businesses on diverse issues concerning business operations.  We assist our clients with the following: 

• Business aspects of operating a small business, such as contractual issues, insurance, employment, and trademarks
• Documenting sales that are uncommon, such as bulk sales, sales of businesses and restaurants, and sales involving a large portion of assets
• Trademark and copyright registration, and the prosecution and defense of administrative and legal actions
• Negotiating and drafting foreign and domestic contracts for sale, purchase, manufacturing, and distribution
• Working with regulatory and licensing agencies, and providing advocacy during quasi-judicial proceedings

Religious Organizations and Spiritual Activities - Legal Counsel Along the Spiritual Path™

The Jon R. Parsons Law Firm advises various churches, spiritual leaders, and organizations involved in religious, New Age, and spiritual activities in business and organizational issues.  We provide assistance in the following areas: 

• Selecting the appropriate business entity or model, such as non-profit corporations, sole proprietorships, LLCs, unincorporated associations, tax-exempt organizations, and monastic entities
• Pastoral misconduct and employment decisions
• Trademarks and copyright filings and litigation
• Defending against claims brought by members and organizations, and providing representation in governmental actions
• Claims to church property
• Defamation, slander, and libel claims
• Private and public discrimination based on religion
• Development of policies and procedures to comply with legal requirements, court orders, or other developments

Our attorneys are familiar with the religious practices of India, Tibet, China, and Japan, and the expression of these practices in the United States.  Having this perspective allows us to appreciate each client's unique situation, set that situation in the appropriate context, and advocate effectively on their behalf.

Special Education Law

Our lawyers have a wealth of experience counseling clients on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), discipline, dispute resolution, early childhood services, and 504 plans. We also represent clients during mediations and due process hearings.

Wills & Trusts

Our attorneys assist clients in a multitude of estate planning matters, including the preparation of wills, trusts, health care directives, and durable powers of attorney.  We also review existing wills and trusts to determine if they reflect the testator's current life circumstances.