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How a Construction Attorney Helps You Prevent Costly Project Delays Before They Start
Construction delays rarely begin on the job site. In many cases, they start much earlier with unclear contracts, incomplete planning, or misaligned expectation ...
Red Flags in Investment Pitches: What Businesses and Investors Should Question
Investment opportunities often come with polished presentations, confident projections, and a sense of urgency. While many deals are legitimate, others rely on ...
Alves Radcliffe Recognized in Diablo Magazineās āFaces of the East Bay 2026ā
Alves Radcliffe LLP was recently featured in Diablo Magazineās Faces of the East Bay 2026 issue and recognized as The Face of Business, Construction, and Real ...
How to Structure Partnerships That Will Not Lead to Lawsuits
Partnerships often start with trust and momentum, yet conflicts arise when roles, money, and decision rights are not clearly defined. Clear partnership agreeme ...
How Investors Can Spot Misleading Private Offerings Before Itās Too Late
Private offerings can look polished on paper, yet key facts may be missing, distorted, or hard to verify. If you are evaluating a deal and want a clearer way t ...
The Small Business Ownerās Guide to Enforceable Contracts in California
When you run a small company, every important relationship rests on a contract. In California business and commercial law, your written agreements decide who g ...
What Counts as a āSecurityā? Understanding Risky Investment Instruments Under California Law
When a deal goes bad, one of the first questions a California securities attorney at Alves Radcliffe asks is simple: āDid you actually buy a security?ā If the ...
Alves Radcliffe Featured in Diablo Magazineās January/February 2026 Publication
Alves Radcliffe LLP was featured in Diablo Magazineās January/February 2026 Publication as a recognized leader in business, construction, and real estate law. ...
Though cannabis growth in the City & County of Sacramento is legal to an extent, once it exceeds the legal limit of six plants, the landowner becomes subject to large fines. These fines are difficult to fight off without an attorney that has substantial experience in cannabis appeals....
Whether youāre seeking legal advice for a cannabis business or representation for a cannabis case, you want a quality attorney. Cannabis laws are complex and result in high penalties when violated. For example, in the City & County of Sacramento, homeowners have been fined an average of six-figures...
When you hire a contractor to oversee a construction project, they might give you a preliminary notice about their right to construction liens, also called mechanicās liens. Construction liens are powerful legal tools to protect contractors from missing out on payment. However, liens can also be invoked when...
If youāve hit a major dispute with your construction project in California, whether relating to the project or the contract, you need a construction attorney specializing in construction litigation. They can help you construct a powerful case. If youāve never worked with one before, you can find the...
When you take on a construction project, you take on the risk of disputes with clients, subcontractors, and other relevant entities. A client might be dissatisfied with your work, expecting more than youāre able to produce. A subcontractor might accidentally burst a water pipe and blame you for...
Imagine this scenario: Youāve hired a general contractor to patch up your roof that has been stripped by extreme weather. While on the job, a subcontractor injures themself and sues you, the property owner. Fortunately, your contract with the general contractor has an indemnity clause that requires the...
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I was referred to Scott Radcliffe for a legal issue I have with a dishonest contractor and am very grateful for the referral so I’m paying it forward.
Scott has given me great advice, He has a mountain of knowledge, patient, courteous, fair, and honest. Yes, I’m speaking of an attorney!
His follow through has been excellent and he has taken all the stress out of this case for us.
This is my first review I have ever posted but I am so pleased with my decision to hire Scott for our case that I felt the need to share my experience. Thank You Scott Radcliffe for all your help. I will recommend you to any friend or family anytime.
Dianne L. ā San Ramon
Scott represented my business in a landlord retaliation case. He was masterful in his representation. He did a great job in explaining the litigation and then arbitration process and all of the inter-working parts in between. I never felt out of the loop and always knew what the next step was. He always responded to questions in a timely manner. Scott is aggressive when he needs to be and will fight for you every step of the way. I never felt overcharged and was always invoiced with a detailed description of each billable hour. If you’re looking for a hardworking and fair attorney, Scott is the one for you.
Daniel R. ā Sacramento
I have used Scott Radcliffe a few times while starting my business and most recently for a lawsuit. He is super knowledgeable, approachable and quick to reply. We had a positive outcome with our case and I truly believe it is completely due to Scott’s expertise. I highly recommend Alves Radcliffe.
Kathryn C. ā Sacramento
I went to Scott for help with a real estate legal matter. He was very knowledgeable and did a fantastic job for me. He was a tremendous help and I highly recommend him for your legal needs.
Anne M. – Danville
We hired Scott Radcliffe to help out with a pretty daunting issue where our family was penalized with hefty fines (six figures) by the City because of something our tenants did. We were worried that we would lose our life savings but Scott got us out rightly. He was thorough, skillful, and articulate in gathering information and representing the best interests of our family. During the process, he kept us in the loop. Whenever we emailed him with questions, he always responded promptly. If you want a knowledgeable, professional, and well prepared attorney who is willing to go to court, litigate your case and fight for your rights, Scott Radcliffe is the right attorney for you. We highly recommend Scott Radcliffe for your legal needs. We are so grateful that Scott was on ou
Thanh V. ā Sacramento
We were referred to Scott from another attorney that no longer litigates anymore. We are so glad we met Scott. We hired him to settle a landlord and tenant dispute, after spending time in consulting and reading his counter dispute, we knew he was high caliber. He seems to know the case more thoroughly that we did.
More importantly, through his advice and how he brilliantly wrote the counter suite, we were able to settle the case to our satisfaction. Was just speaking to my wife about Scott, he loves to litigate, and you need someone who insanely loves to fight for you instead of just settling a case.
If you need a good business lawyer, look no further, Scott will take care of you.
Billy P. ā Sacramento
Scott took the time to understand our case; gave us regular updates; and planned out our next steps. Ultimately, he litigated and won our case in court. We received a judgement for the full amount that was owed to us. If you want a professional, honest, and well prepared attorney that is willing to go to court and litigate your case, Scott is the person for you. We are so thankful that Scott was on our side to help us through one of our most difficult situations. Thank you Scott!







