Your most
trusted professional
Helping clients navigate the legal system throughout California and Utah
At Jeppson Law, LLP, we have decades of experience as trial lawyers, counselors, advisors, and confidants. Although we are not a big firm, we have former big firm attorneys with the expertise and care needed to deliver in a responsive, practical, and personal way.
Founder of Jeppson Law, LLP.
O U R A T T O R N E Y S
Eric Jeppson
EDUCATION
Holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Oregon School of Law
Graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and a minor in Business Management
While in law school, served two years on the Oregon Law Review, one as a managing board member. He also was an Officer of the Law and Entrepreneurship Student Association, which sparked his desire to eventually own his own law firm. After gaining experience at two of the region’s largest firms, he went out on his own and has managed the firm since late 2003
EXPERIENCE
In litigation matters, excels in achieving positive outcomes for clients by guiding them through the complexities and focusing on resolutions that allow them to return to the building, creating and growing their business
He helps his clients succeed in transactional matters by “making the deal” rather than “breaking the deal.” He ensures that each client has a Clean Legal Bill of Health for their business
ASSOCIATIONS
State Bar of California
Sacramento County Bar Association
Placer County Bar Association
Admitted to practice before the courts of the State of California and the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Central, Northern, and Southern Districts of California
Admitted to practice before the courts of the State of Utah
FOCUS
Business Law
Property Law
Litigation
Clean Legal Bill of Health
REPRESENTS
Entrepreneurs
Business Owners
Property Owners
Developers
Investors
General contractors
Subcontractors
O U R A T T O R N E Y S
Marc Guèdenet
EDUCATION
Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University School of Law. Received Witkin and CALI awards for excellence
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UCLA. Graduated with honors
EXPERIENCE
Senior Associate at a law firm in the Bay Area
Responsible for handling litigation matters and personally presented multiple proceedings, including a multi-day JAMS arbitration, successfully arguing in front of the California Court of Appeals, and held substantial roles in several trials
Handles all aspects of civil litigation
Experience in state, federal, appellate and bankruptcy courts
ASSOCIATIONS
State Bar of California
Admitted to practice before the courts of the State of California and the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
FOCUS
Real estate
Commercial leases
Partnership disputes
Employment litigation
Investment-related cases
REPRESENTS
Plaintiffs
Defendants
O U R S E R V I C E S
Business and Corporate Law
Jeppson Law, LLP serves as outside general counsel to corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and non-profits in California and Utah. We work closely with our clients to advise on:
Selection of the type of entity and entity formation
Preparation of organizational documents and employment contracts
Preparation and negotiation of contracts with third parties
General advice regarding business and employment issues
Maintenance of corporate books and records
Advice regarding dissolution and winding up
Advice or litigation options and strategies
Adversarial proceedings including mediation, arbitration, or litigation in court
O U R S E R V I C E S
Property Law
Jeppson Law, LLP provides a wide range of property, real estate, and construction law services. Our attorneys work with clients to resolve issues and problems regarding their real property ownership, development, or work. For example:
We understand the requirements preliminary to filing a lawsuit for property, real estate, and construction contracts. You could waive valuable rights if you do not follow those contractual requirements
If litigation cannot be avoided, Jeppson Law, LLP will aggressively prosecute your claims or defend you in court
Contacting an attorney early in the process is invaluable. Our attorneys are always pleased to assist in resolving these questions and disputes before they get to the courthouse and will be there for you in the courthouse as well.
O U R S E R V I C E S
Civil Litigation
Jeppson Law, LLP represents plaintiffs and defendants in hundreds of lawsuits in state and federal courts. Our civil litigation attorneys have significant trial experience and have successfully represented clients in numerous appeals. We have extensive experience in:
Litigation, even when complex and where aggressive and thorough representation is necessary
Early and favorable resolution of disputes where possible. Businesses are rarely well-served by the distraction of lengthy litigation and expensive legal battles instead of running their businesses.
If you are currently involved in litigation or considering filing litigation, you must seek legal advice immediately. In every aspect of civil litigation, time limits dictate when you are required to do certain things. For example, numerous statutes of limitation require you to file your lawsuit within a specified period. Failure to meet these requirements, and failure to file your lawsuit within the time allotted, may cause you to lose valuable legal rights—including the right to bring your lawsuit at all.
O U R S E R V I C E S
Franchise Law
FRANCHISORS
Jeppson Law, LLP attorneys represent many franchisors, master area franchisors, area developers, and franchisees in a wide array of franchise businesses and matters.
We work with clients on:
Concept development
Protection of intellectual property rights
Opening and operating a model or first business
Drafting of Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD), including Franchise Agreements, and filing and registration with California and other states
Operationally, our franchise attorneys represent clients in:
Selling franchises
Assisting with training area developers and franchisees
Preparing financing agreements, security agreements, and UCC 1 filings
Defaulting franchisees
Franchisee terminations
FRANCHISEES
Our attorneys have represented franchisees in:
Negotiations with franchisors
Lease negotiations
Lease reviews
Employment matters
Dealing with contractors
Defense in court from franchisor claims through appeal
Resolving claims by lenders and landlords
O U R S E R V I C E S
Employment Law
Because of the relationships created with its business owner clients, Jeppson Law, LLP becomes the client’s most trusted professional they turn to first. Jeppson Law, LLP handles general employment law issues that clients face (such as those listed below) but will associate specialists we trust to handle complex and unique issues where appropriate.
Defending employee harassment, wrongful termination, and wage and hour claims
Employee selection, hiring, managing, discipline, and termination
Development of employment policies and procedures
Regular advice on day-to-day HR issues or employment issues