In a significant development, Serviam by Wright LLP, currently appointed as Court Receiver for Big Basin Water Company, Inc. as an agent of the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Santa Cruz, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of an...
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Silver & Wright LLP Recognizes Code Compliance Month by Offering Four COSS Scholarships
Since 2005, in the wake of the devastating Hurricane Katrina, President George W. Bush proclaimed October as National Code Compliance Month. While Silver & Wright LLP works year-around providing tools, resources, and code enforcement legal services - this...
Silver & Wright LLP assists Sunnyvale City Attorney’s Office to shut down illegally operating short-term rental property after a homicide
On August 26, 2022, our firm worked with the City of Sunnyvale’s in-house legal team to file a claim against Ke Zhou for illegally renting a property on Airbnb between July 2018 and August 2021, to the tune of over $80,000 in illegally obtained profits. The City’s...
Silver & Wright LLP Attorney Andy Ta is proud to contribute to the diversity in the field of law
As the first legal professional in his family, our Attorney Andy Ta is proud to strengthen the diversity across the field of law. While he just graduated from UC Davis’ School of Law in 2021, he certainly brings a fresh perspective and a keen sense of knowledge in...
UPDATED: Silver & Wright LLP Led Five Classes at CACEO’s 2022 Code Conference in October
UPDATE: Thank you for all of your support for Silver & Wright LLP at the CACEO Code Conference last month. The conference was a great success, and we truly appreciate your participation. Check out our video and some photos from the event. If you weren't able to...
Severely Dilapidated Property in Chino Brought into Compliance
Over three years after the owners failed to comply with their agreement to abate the violations at their dilapidated investment property, located at 13132 9th Street in Chino, Silver & Wright LLP has worked with the City of Chino to bring it into compliance and...
WDWGB v. Caltrans, the 9th Circuit Federal Court of Appeal Over California Held That Clearing High-Risk Homeless Encampments Doesn’t Violate the ADA
The 9th Circuit (federal appellate court over California) just published a case conclusively establishing that public agencies may promptly clear high-risk homeless encampments that pose an immediate danger to public safety or infrastructure without violating the...
CA Senate Bill 296: Code Enforcement Officer Safety Standards
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority: Written by Larry Breceda, CCEO, Treasurer, and Matthew Silver, Esq., CCEO, 2nd Vice President & Legislative Director, California Code enforcement officers serve a vital role in protecting and improving communities...
Silver & Wright LLP – Helping Cities Bring Code Enforcement Statutes Into Compliance With New State Law – Enhancing Transparency And Clarity In Municipal Laws
On Nov. 15, 2021, the City of Tehachapi considered three ordinances amending its municipal code’s code enforcement regulations to bring them into compliance with new State laws, enhance transparency and clarity in processes, and ensure efficient and...
California Senate Bill 296: Code Enforcement Safety Standards…Finally
Written by Founding Partner Matthew Silver Code enforcement officers all over the United States increasingly are being tasked with community quality of life and safety duties that put them at risk. In addition, in my states, with the public shift away from policing,...
Boutique Firms: Why Specialized Code Enforcement Firms are a City’s Best Friend
The prudent use of outside counsel enhances the effectiveness of municipal representation by providing supplemental ‘niche’ expertise and experience which may be utilized (and paid for) only as the specific need arises. City Attorney Michael H. Miller This...