An absent landlord was operating boarding homes at two properties in Fontana, filled with felons, mentally ill individuals, and vagrants - across the street from an elementary school. For six years, the City received dozens of complaints from residents regarding...
City of Norco v. Mugar: Reinforcing the Legal Rights of Cities in California and Beyond
Written by Partner Rene L. Farjeat, Founding Partner Matthew Silver, and Intern Nicolas Jaber Published in November 2021 Issue of ELR – The Environmental Law Reporter Hiring outside counsel in complex, specialized matters and recovering enforcement costs is...
Stanislaus County partners with Silver & Wright LLP to successfully cease unlawful cannabis cultivation
Silver & Wright LLP was contacted by Stanislaus County (Northern California) to assist them in a case where a homeowner was unlawfully utilizing their property for commercial cannabis cultivation. Our firm successfully garnered an inspection warrant, notice...
The Cold Hard Facts; Setting the Record Straight
As a law firm specializing in nuisance abatement and code enforcement, Silver & Wright LLP (“S&W”) partners with cities as experts in their field to assist in achieving their goals of public safety, reducing blight, and recovering their enforcement costs where...
An Executive Interview with Partner Rene L. Farjeat
Q: What is your background? I was born in Mexico City, Mexico, moved to the United States at age 8, and grew up in San Dimas, California. I obtained a full-tuition academic scholarship from the University of Southern California (USC) and graduated magna cum laude with...
Silver & Wright LLP Elevates Two Attorneys to Partner
Silver & Wright LLP congratulates Valerie Escalante Troesh and Rene Farjeat on their promotion to our team of partners, effective August 1. “Both Valerie and Rene have become essential assets to our firm and clients because of their commitment, dedication and...