California partition lawyers are generally focused on real estate litigation, they must also be knowledgeable in other areas of law that come up in cases including trusts and probate, family law, property tax, agency law, judicial accounting, and damages. This guide provides an overview of the most popular secondary sources to litigation partition actions and resolve co-ownership disputes.
1. Rutter Guide
The Rutter practice guides are comprehensive resources that cover a broad range of legal topics, including but not limited to civil procedure, family law, employment law, real estate, and many others. Authored by experts in their respective fields, the Rutter Guide provides detailed explanations of laws, practice tips, and procedural advice that are invaluable to attorneys, judges, and legal scholars. The Civil Procedure Before Trial guides are top-rated amongst lawyers.
2. California Jurisprudence on Westlaw and Lexis
This legal encyclopedia provides a broad overview of California law across all major areas, ranging from civil procedure to criminal law, contracts, and property. It is a key resource for legal professionals seeking detailed explanations, historical context, and analyses of California statutes, case law, and legal principles. A great feature of this secondary source is that it has a whole section on partition law. California Jurisprudence is can be accessed through Westlaw and LexisNexis, allowing users to efficiently navigate the extensive content of “California Jurisprudence” by using the search function.
3. Miller and Starr
With its meticulous research, exhaustive coverage, and reputation for authoritativeness, Miller and Starr is known to some as the “Bible” of California real estate law. It is widely regarded as the authoritative and comprehensive reference work on real estate legal subjects. The treatise covers virtually every aspect of real estate law in California, including topics such as:
- Deeds and title issues
- Purchase and sale agreements
- Mortgages and deeds of trust
- Leases
- Easements and boundary disputes
- Zoning and land use regulations
- Construction law
- Environmental issues
- Landlord-tenant law
Miller and Starr provides in-depth analysis, explanations of statutes and case law, practice guides, forms, and expert commentary on the complex legal issues surrounding real estate transactions and disputes in California.
4. Witkin
The Witkin legal treatise offers comprehensive resources in four main areas.
- Witkin’s Summary of California Law provides an overview of the general legal principles and state constitutional law, touching on a wide range of subjects such as contracts, property, and torts.
- Witkin’s California Procedure covers the procedural aspects of California law, including civil procedure from the commencement of an action through appeal, as well as criminal court procedures.
- Witkin’s California Evidence offers a detailed examination of the law of evidence in California, including the rules and principles governing the admission and exclusion of evidence in legal proceedings.
5. Matthew Bender
This legal publishing company, which is also known as LexisNexis Matthew Bender, offers an array of legal publications, including treatises, practice guides, form books, and case law compilations that cater to a wide spectrum of legal fields such as bankruptcy, civil procedure, corporate law, criminal law, employment law, and real estate law. Accessing Matthew Bender’s publications on LexisNexis allows users to take advantage of advanced search capabilities and cross-referencing other sources.
6. Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB)
Affiliated with the University of California, this program provides high-quality legal resources and continuing education opportunities for lawyers in California. CEB offers a wide range of legal educational materials and professional development resources designed to keep legal practitioners up-to-date on the latest legal trends, court decisions, and legislative changes. CEB offers seminars and a digital library of legal resources, including case law, statutes, and practice-oriented content. The online services also feature tools for legal research, document drafting, and client management, making it easier for attorneys to access the information and support they need efficiently.
How Talkov Law’s Partition Attorneys Can Help
Every partition proceeding poses distinctive hurdles and the legal nuances are best addressed by a partition attorney who is well-versed in researching the many secondary sources listed here. With eight full-time partition lawyers, Talkov Law is the #1 partition law firm in California and has handled over 430 partition actions throughout California. Contact California’s premier partition action law firm by reaching out to Talkov Law. For a free consultation, call (844) 4-TALKOV (825568) or reach out online today.
