The Law Offices of Jack Utter are based in Irvine, California, and are known for offering clients high quality legal services in a broad range of areas, including corporate law, securities law, business organization, business and corporate counseling, civil and business litigation, unfair competition, protection of intellectual and proprietary rights, commercial and residential real estate transactions, employment law, estate planning and asset preservation, probate, will, and trust administration and litigation, and family law, and bankruptcy.

Jack Utter, Attorney at Law, Licensed Real Estate Broker. President of Regency Real Estate, Inc. Former CEO and Chairman of the board of Nerox Energy Corporation and Tommy Lasorda Foods Inc., both companies of which he took public NASDAQ Bulletin Board via reverse merger. Mr. Jack Utter has syndicated many projects including real estate, snack food companies, restaurants, and energy companies. Mr. Jack Utter has represented syndicators offering tax shelter benefits in oil and gas partnerships. He has been, legal counsel to several corporations, including the Meridian Hotel in Newport Beach, California, Great Expectation Centers in Walnut Creek and Mountain View, both located in California, which were taken public. He represented WASA Insurance, the largest insurance company in Scandinavia and AB Edsbyverken, the largest furniture manufacturing company in Sweden, as trial attorney. He has represented other international insurance companies as corporate and trial attorney.

Mr. Jack Utter is a member of various BAR associations, state and federal. He is a Marine Corps Veteran and has his membership in the American Legion, Post 291; American Legion Yacht Club: 552 Club for Hoag Hospital.

If you have a complicated legal question or concern that needs expert and immediate assistance, you have come to the right place. This web site is designed to provide you with information about my practice and the services that I have to offer.
  


. Business Organizations
. Business and Commercial Law
. Bankruptcy
. Real Estate
. Employment Law
. Estate Planning
. Probate and Trust Administration
. Family Law
. Securities Law

 



The Irvine, California Law Offices of Jack Utter
Business Law and Estate Planning Attorney

 

Bankruptcy - Bankruptcy protection can be one of your most important tools in resolving debt issues. Bankruptcy Attorneys can assist you in protecting your assets, your family and your peace of mind in these difficult financial times. A Bankruptcy Attorney can stop harassing phone calls, foreclosures and lawsuits through the bankruptcy process, as well as discussing alternatives to filing bankruptcy. The Law Offices of Jack Utter will assist you with bankruptcy protection, all chapters; assist you in resolving debt issues and protecting your assets; assist you with the preparation of the Bankruptcy Petition and representation through 341(a) Creditors Hearing; and, represent you in litigation (Adversary Proceedings) in Bankruptcy Court. Get a fresh start on your financial future.Each person’s situation is unique and individual. Your case must be reviewed so the right legal solution is applied by your Bankruptcy Attorney to assist you most effectively. When you get the assistance of a debt relief attorney from the Law Offices of Jack Utter, you are dealing with a skilled Bankruptcy Attorney who is concerned about your future and will provide the necessary information to assist you in understanding all of your options.  Depending on the details of your situation, you may be eligible for bankruptcy filing, Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. These are two very different types of legal solutions for debt. Perhaps your home is in foreclosure and you need to take action or your family will be in an unbearable situation. The Law Offices of Jack Utter, can assist you with any bankruptcy chapter filings, alternatives to bankruptcy, as wells as other legal actions.

 

 

Business Organizations - The form of entity selected for the conduct of a business greatly impacts the daily operations of the business and the income tax consequences to both the business and its owners. I assist clients with this step of business formation by reviewing the goals and individual facts present in each situation to recommend the best entity-selecting from limited/general partnerships, limited liability companies, or corporations, and the different elections or options available under each. The services involved here extend from the initial conference and decision-making, through document preparation and filing with appropriate authorities, to post-formation activities such as preparation and adoption of bylaws and director/shareholder resolutions.

Business and Commercial Law - Whether building or acquiring facilities or equipment, contemplating business mergers or acquisitions, contracting for the purchase or sale of goods and services, developing policies, procedures, plans and agreements concerning employees and independent contractors, or simply attempting to comply with the constantly growing array of rules, regulations, codes, ordinances, statutes and laws affecting businesses, the Law Offices of Jack Utter delivers solutions for its clients. I provide numerous services to assist business clients in the operation of their businesses. I advise businesses on a wide variety of matters, including:

  • Formation of business entities, including corporations, limited liability companies, general and limited partnerships
  • Drafting and/or negotiation of contracts
  • Operational issues
  • Employment and labor issues
  • IPOs, public company filings and stockholder relations
  • Mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures
  • Unfair competition
  • Estate planning
  • Protection of intellectual and proprietary rights
  • Strategic partnership or joint venture agreements


 

Family business succession

Post-formation needs may include employment agreements, standard contracts for goods and services, or the acquisitions of new or additional real estate for the conduct of business. Occasionally, an entity may need to seek enforcement of a contractual obligation, or defend claims brought against it. I am prepared to represent these clients and eliminate the need for a business to retain additional counsel for most litigation situations. Other overlapping practice areas include real estate, financing, estate planning, and municipal law.


Real Estate - The Law Office of Jack Utter is experienced in virtually all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions. As a Real Estate Attorney, I provide representation in litigation, acquisitions and sales, real estate construction and development, leasing, management, credit enhancement, mortgages and foreclosures, joint ventures, partnerships, title examinations, easements, quiet title actions, closings, and other real estate and business related activities.  Jack Utter, Real Estate Attorney, is also a licensed real estate broker and can assist you in answering your real estate questions. Whether you are a buyer or seller, plaintiff or defendant, borrower, lender or investor, Jack Utter will assist you in understanding all of your options and make sure you have the information necessary to protect your property and your assets.  Are you in danger of losing your home or  wondering how you can protect your property from foreclosure? Are you considering a real estate investment, purchase or sale of commercial or residential property? Have you thought about exchanging your property for another? What is the best way for you to hold title? As a Real Estate Attorney and licensed real estate Broker, Jack Utter  is prepared to answer your questions, write demand letters, initiate legal proceedings when necessary, and maintain an ongoing consultative relationship to ensure the clients’ interests are protected.

Employment Law - Employment law covers a complex network of laws that controls how employers must treat employees, former employees, and applicants for employment. I have significant experience in interpreting and construing state and federal statutes and case law in areas such as employment discrimination, affirmative action, sexual harassment, employee benefits, whistleblower litigation, wrongful discharge, employment contracts.

Estate Planning - In its modern use, the term "estate planning" has come to mean estate tax reduction. Another popular use of the term "estate planning" equates it with "financial planning"-a service often performed by persons with some business training but who are not licensed attorneys. I have a solid business and real estate background, along with actual training in the law. My firm is thus able to provide you with the best possible representation and advice. I advise my clients of all of their options, and recommend and prepare, as appropriate, wills, living trusts, irrevocable living trusts, charitable remainder or lead trusts, grantor or retained annuity trusts, and qualified personal residence trusts. When requested, I also assist clients in transferring assets into these entities. I also focus on disability planning aids, such as intervivos (lifetime) funding of trusts and powers of attorney, to help clients avoid the future need for formal court-administered guardianship. My intent is to help clients define their wealth transfer and management objectives and prepare the necessary documents-in clear, plain and understandable language.

Family Law - My firm handles a full range of family law matters, including divorce, paternity, child custody, child support, visitation, parenting time, temporary orders, parental kidnapping cases, legal separation, premarital agreements, domestic abuse, mediation, arbitration, maintenance and all financial or property-related disputes.

 



Securities Law - My firm assists clients, both individual and business, with public offerings and private placements and compliance with complex state and federal laws and regulations. My expertise extends to securities fraud and insider trading matters. I represent purchasers in private placement markets and advise issuers and entrepreneurs.

Personal Injury - Vehicle accidents and Medical malpractice.

Note that the practice area descriptions provided above are not necessarily exhaustive. Please contact the Law Offices of Jack Utter if you have specific questions concerning my availability or qualifications to represent you. For more information regarding my practice and how I can help your business or estate plan, contact Irvine business law attorney and estate planning lawyer Jack Utter today.



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