Practice Areas

Each Sanchez & Amador attorney has particular expertise in specific practice areas. If client needs go beyond our areas of practice, we do not hesitate to refer our clients to other qualified attorneys. Achievement of client objectives is our principal concern.

• Commercial Lending Transactions
• Real Estate-secured Construction, Acquisition and Development Loans
• Private Wealth Lending Transactions (including insurance premium financing
  and stock secured loans)
• Representation of issuers of letters of credit in connection with
  credit enhancement of industrial revenue and other tax exempt bond financing
• Purchase, Sale and Leasing of Bank Premises and Foreclosed
  Collateral Properties (REO)
• Workout and Bankruptcy Planning for troubled real estate and commercial credits

representative matters

$170,000,000 line of credit secured by publicly traded stock and equity derivatives; intercreditor agreement between the lender and the derivatives writer.

Acquisition, development, construction and permanent financing relating to a portfolio of condominium and apartment projects located throughout California.

$14,500,000 revolving and term credit facilities to international publisher of repair manuals, secured by inventory and intellectual property collateral.

Syndicated facilities in aggregate of $140,000,000 secured by multi-use office, hotel and retail center in downtown Los Angeles.

$100,000,000 loan secured by golf course and retail and entitled development property located in Maui, Hawaii.

Workout of portfolio of troubled real estate credits including loans secured by residential projects under construction, raw land, and retail and office projects.

$10,000,000 line of credit provided to founder of publicly traded REIT, secured by convertible operating partnership interests.

approach

Early fact investigation has resulted in exceptional success obtaining summary dispositions. With the experience and skills to proceed to trial when necessary, we effectively pursue informal resolution at all stages. High quality work product, integrity, creativity and sensitivity to the business concerns of our clients are paramount.

about banking transactions - 

David Sanchez
sanchez@sanchez-amador.com

about real estate transactions - 

Eric L. Sanders
sanders@sanchez-amador.com

• Business Acquisitions and Sales
• Private Placements
• Distribution and Licensing Agreements
• Employment and Consulting Agreements
• Corporate and Limited Liability Company Formation

representative matters

Represented major defense contractor in sale of high-tech manufacturing assets to supplier and related long-term supplier agreement.

As counsel to publicly traded international consumer products company, handled the sale of a cat litter business and clay surface mine.

Represented hedge fund management company in the issuance of LLC interests to private investors and prepared employment agreement with chief operating officer.

Represented software developer in distribution and licensing arrangements with major professional audio recording equipment manufacturers.

Assisted founders of various companies in formation of corporations, LLCs and other entities, including preparation of buy-sell agreements.

Guided national trade organization through corporate restructuring and modernization of its bylaws.

Prepared investment banking services agreement on behalf of client exploring the sale of its business.

Guided technology firm through venture capital process and negotiated terms of preferred stock and related agreements.

approach

The business concerns of our clients are the constant focus of our corporate practice. Whether our clients require innovative solutions to complex problems or straightforward answers to simple questions, we emphasize a practical approach and endeavor to achieve the best result with the least expense.

about banking and other business transactions - 

David Sanchez
sanchez@sanchez-amador.com

• Defense of Harassment, Discrimination, Whistleblower and Wrongful Termination Claims in State and Federal Courts
• Handling of EEOC, DFEH and Other Agency Investigations
• Internal Investigation of Harassment and Discrimination claims
• Trade secret misappropriation and anti-raiding claims against former employees

representative matters

In wrongful termination lawsuit against major corporate employer in which regular counsel had advised six-figure settlement based on “clear damages and near certain liability,” obtained dismissal of all claims and reimbursement of costs.

Defeated fraud and breach of contract claim by current employee, first by eliminating claims against individual defendants with sanctions motion in lieu of motion to dismiss, then by bringing successful summary judgment motion.

Successfully defended corporate and non-profit employers in actions for wrongful termination, sexual harassment, emotional distress, fraud, labor code violations, and discrimination/retaliation based on age, race, sex, disability, pregnancy, and "whistleblower" status.

Represented major national employer and local manager in responding to and obtaining dismissal, on the merits, of sexual harassment claim before the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing.

Successfully defended several non-profit organizations against claims for employment torts and public policy violations brought against key executives.

Obtained dismissals for several companies in State and Federal investigations of alleged race, age, and sex discrimination, as well as unfair labor practices.

approach

The business concerns of our clients are the constant focus of our corporate practice. Whether our clients require innovative solutions to complex problems or straightforward answers to simple questions, we emphasize a practical approach and endeavor to achieve the best result with the least expense.

about employment litigation and investigations - 

Richard S. Amador
amador@sanchez-amador.com

• Prosecution of Trademark Infringement and Trade Secret Misappropriation Matters
• Prosecution of Unfair Competition and Fraud Litigation
• Trade Secret and Anti-Raiding Claims Against Competitors and Former Employees 

representative matters

Obtained trial verdict for small city against prominent national law firm on claims of improper attorney fee billing, cutting $1 million fee to $150,000. In companion litigation, invalidated separate attorney fee agreement on summary adjudication motion, then recovered approximately $3 million from multiple firms.

Forced unfair competitor out of competing business line and obtained six-figure settlement for national publisher seeking to preserve value for its principal product line in anticipation of sale of business.

Successfully defended start-up in binding arbitration on claims of trade secret misappropriation, breach of contract, and various business torts, and obtained six-figure damages, plus fees, on counterclaims for defamation and business interference.

Negotiated licensing arrangements for a manufacturer accused of patent infringement to enable manufacturer to continue marketing and producing product with multi-million dollar market. Successfully forced cancellation of fraudulently obtained trademark registration which infringed fashion client's primary brand, and forced second infringer to cease using similar brand through Federal action.

For computer hardware manufacturer with an unregistered trademark, prosecuted a Federal Court trademark infringement and unfair competition lawsuit against the owner of a registered mark, forcing the defendant to cease infringement.

Successfully forced cancellation of fraudulently obtained trademark registration which infringed fashion client's primary brand, and forced second infringer to cease using similar brand through Federal Court action.

approach

We aggressively pursue early resolution of all matters, whether by preliminary relief, summary judgment or negotiation. Well-publicized trial results strengthen our ability to favorably settle cases.

about unfair competition litigation -

Richard S. Amador
amador@sanchez-amador.com