Legal Services

Accidents

If you have been involved in an automobile or other accident, call Angeles Law Center for information regarding your rights.  Negligence cases are accepted on a contingency basis: no recovery, no fee, costs only.

Business Law

If you are contemplating the purchase of a going concern, or are opening a new business, there are many issues to be considered.  We are well qualified to help you evaluate the legal ramifications of proposed business transactions, to negotiate the terms of a purchase, sale, lease and employment and to form corporations, partnerships and other business entities.

Entertainment Law

Jerry Kessler practiced in Hollywood for over 24 years, representing entertainers, agents, record and publishing companies.  He can assist you in copyright matters, in the negotiation of publishing, management and recording contracts, in the formation of entertainment companies and in the administration of intellectual properties.

Living Trusts

Each year, more and more people use living trusts to avoid probate and obtain exemption from taxes.  Angeles Law Center can draft your living trust, will, durable power of attorney and other estate planning documents.
Jerry Kessler works closely with CPA's, insurance professionals and financial planners to create estate plans tailored to the special needs and goals of each client.
If you wish to know more about the possible benefits of estate planning, from a simple will to a sophisticated tax-avoidance trust, please call (or invite your tax or financial advisor to call) for a free consultation.

Probate

For many years, Jerry Kessler, Esq. has maintained an active probate practice, including the administration of decedents' estates and the formation and administration of guardianships and conservatorships.

Real Estate Law

Throughout his years in practice, Jerry Kessler has had a special interest in the field of real estate, as an attorney, a broker and an investor.  He has owned, operated and managed residential income property for the past 25 years.  he brings to bear on behalf of his clients the benefit of his own background and experience, in analyzing and negotiating purchases, exchanges and leases, in helping clients and their agents structure transactions to "save deals" and in representing owners and managers with tenancy problems.

Whether your needs include analysis, drafting, negotiation or litigation of these issues, he will be pleased to offer conscientious, caring representation.