All Posts

When a beneficiary on a seller-financed note refused to issue a statutory payoff demand and actively obstructed our client's refinance (in order to capitalize on the property's appreciation at our client's expense), we moved quickly and aggressively. The beneficiary attempted to dodge its statutory obligations to provide the payoff demand statement by arguing that our client had defaulted under the loan, and that the Homeowner Bill of Rights did not protect our client, and th

The Ryan Firm is proud to announce Katherine Meleski’s significant victory in complex civil litigation against our client. The case was pending in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, but has since been dismissed due to Ms. Meleski’s hard work and advocacy. Following extensive motion practice and a successful summary judgment victory, the Court granted our clients’ motion for sanctions, issuing an award exceeding $150,000.00 against the plaintiffs arising f

The Ryan Firm is thrilled to announce that veteran real estate and business attorney Michael R. Brooks has joined the firm as Of Counsel, further strengthening the firm’s already formidable real estate, business, and bankruptcy litigation practice. Mr. Brooks brings with him decades of sophisticated real estate and transactional experience representing developers, investors, lenders, landlords, tenants, and business owners in a broad spectrum of complex matters. His additio

Jury awards $267,000 in lost profits, setting a powerful precedent for foreclosure auction integrity statewide Irvine, California — The Ryan Firm proudly announces a groundbreaking legal victory in what is believed to be the first jury trial in California involving fraud under Civil Code section 2924m. Led by attorneys Andrew Mase and Michael Vasquez, the firm successfully secured a jury verdict in favor of their clients, marking a pivotal moment in the enforcement of statu

We are proud to report a decisive and hard-fought victory for Michael Stoltzman in a putative consumer class action arising out of a winery tourism business disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a comprehensive ruling, the Superior Court granted summary judgment in full—disposing of every claim and bringing the case to a complete and favorable conclusion without the need for trial. The lawsuit alleged a wide-ranging “safari tour” scheme tied to a Southern California wi

Dear Valued Clients, Effective April 16, 2026, landlords in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County can no longer file an unlawful detainer for nonpayment of rent until a tenant owes two full months of HUD Fair Market Rent (previously one month). This change applies to all units located in Unincorporated Los Angeles County that are under the County’s just cause eviction rules—including single-family homes. This new protection gives tenants additional breathing room but ir

On March 10, 2026, the Los Angeles City Council voted 12–1 to approve a nearly $107 million contract with the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) to fund eviction defense and prevention services through the Stay Housed L.A. program. This will fund eviction defense for three years. Stay Housed L.A. provides free legal representation, advice, and support to low-income tenants facing eviction. Program data shows that represented tenants succeed at remarkably high rates:

The Ryan Firm is proud to announce a hard fought win in the Alameda County Superior Court, where our team led by Katherine Meleski secured a dismissal of a fraud complaint with fifteen causes of action – including usury and wrongful foreclosure - against a key client. This hard-fought win underscores our unwavering commitment to defending clients against meritless claims, even in the face of complex allegations involving fraud, usury, and wrongful foreclosure. The case, cen

In a significant victory for elder rights, The Ryan Firm successfully opposed a motion to compel arbitration brought by corporate defendants ABC Phones of North Carolina (d/b/a Victra), A2Z Wireless Holdings Inc., and Verizon (collectively “Verizon”). Our 88-year-old client, Marlene Bajak, was physically assaulted by a store employee, causing severe and life-threatening injuries – all of which was caught on video. Verizon attempted to use their cell phone contract with Ms. B

A briefing prepared by The Ryan Firm for informed landlords, property owners, managers, and investors California is at it again—tightening the grip on landlords with new legislation taking effect January 1, 2026. Both landlords and investors (who might unintentionally become landlords under California law by acquiring a tenant-occupied property) need to be aware. Here’s an overview of the most consequential changes: Significant Post-Disaster Landlord Duties New Civil Code

At The Ryan Firm, we passionately protect the elderly from exploitation and abuse, and we're thrilled to share yet another recent triumph...

At The Ryan Firm, our Elder Abuse Practice Group stands as a vigilant guardian for California's seniors, fiercely combating physical and...

In a decision set for publication, the California Court of Appeal affirmed that the extended bidding period under Civil Code section...

California's mortgage foreclosure laws, particularly those governing trustee's sales, have increasingly become a source of complexity and...

Rosty Gore, a shareholder and trial team manager, has obtained yet another significant victory in a complex post-foreclosure eviction...

In the ever-evolving landscape of California's financial regulations, Senate Bill 825 (SB 825) represents a significant development that...

This month, The Ryan Firm achieved a significant victory for our client in a potentially multi-million-dollar non-disclosure case at the...

Important Changes to California Junior Lien Foreclosures Civil Code section 2924.13, which became effective on July 1, 2025, adds yet...

Matthew Aguirre joined The Ryan Firm in 2023, and is a familiar face! Mr. Aguirre initially worked at The Ryan Firm back in 2012, until...

At The Ryan Firm, we are dedicated to helping you efficiently reclaim your property following a foreclosure. Either as foreclosing...