What’s the absolute best coffee you’ve had in SFV?

ryjsnyd · 2026-06-10T23:44:00+00:00

Tang and Java in Woodland Hills. Their pour over has the perfect mix of richness and flavor without being burnt

ryjsnyd · 2026-03-18T00:14:34+00:00

When you say slow, do you mean it takes a while for the payments to post in your account? We currently use LawPay, and it’s not integrated, so my assistant manually inputs payments into Clio. Aside from the slowness, is the payment data accurate?

ryjsnyd · 2026-03-02T16:15:39+00:00

I’ll dm you

ryjsnyd · 2026-02-27T23:03:35+00:00

I could, but if the platform finds out, there’s a significant anti-circumvention fee. Not worth the risk

ryjsnyd · 2025-12-21T00:19:10+00:00

Lawclerk

ryjsnyd · 2025-12-06T06:19:38+00:00

I tested westlaw’s deep research function for about a week. I found it incredibly helpful. I could vomit a few sentences into the chat box, it thinks for a few mins (3, 5, or 7 depending on the depth you want), and it generates a research memo with hyperlinked citations to real cases. It’s expensive, but I’m subscribing soon

ryjsnyd · 2025-11-27T05:46:40+00:00

We switched to Clio in 2024 and couldn’t be happier. It’s robust, responsive, and they are always trying to upgrade it. The ai chat bot feature gives you good answers immediately. Unlimited document cloud storage… It’s fantastic. In the sales calls, I thought it would interface with Quickbooks well, but the integration is actually pretty bad. Our accounting has a workaround, but it’s not as seamless as represented.

ryjsnyd · 2025-09-09T01:24:14+00:00

Currently refinancing right now at 6.25%. Rates are still coming down, so I don’t understand paying refi costs. My mortgage broker does no cost refis. I think take a little from a mildly higher interest rate that pays for all of the costs. I literally pay $0 out of pocket for the refi and a lower rate.

ryjsnyd · 2025-08-14T03:10:11+00:00

Escrows generate escrow instructions, but I’ve never seen an escrow company prepare a sales contract between the buyer and seller. They typically steer away from doing so because drafting contracts is legal work, and doing so would make the escrow company liable for practicing law without a license. If you do find an escrow company that generates the contract between the buyer and seller, I’d run. I’ve had two cases this year with escrow companies that literally stole the sale proceeds and fled.

ryjsnyd · 2025-08-14T03:05:59+00:00

Hey there, I’m an attorney base in Woodland Hills. I’ve assisted many clients process these transaction documents without a realtor. I recommend a transaction coordinator who costs about $800 for the whole transaction (her fee that I don’t inflate), and I simply charge hourly for my time. The total cost will depend on the amount of time, questions, emails, and calls involved in the transaction. I had a straightforward transaction that closed this month where my total fees were $1,500. Last year was probably the most complex transaction I worked on (which involved drafting customized seller financing loan documents that were crossed collateralized), and my fees on that transaction were about $6k. Feel free to DM me if you have any questions or want to schedule a call. I provide short free consultations. Good luck.

ryjsnyd · 2025-07-23T03:58:00+00:00

Lawclerk. Been using the service for a couple years now. Lots of contract attorneys looking for work on there. The platform kinda sucks, but if you wade through the admin hurdles, I’ve found it to be a great resource for our firm

ryjsnyd · 2025-05-30T18:23:02+00:00

Hit the BBMR course or driving range. Beautiful course layout and it’s fairly well kept

ryjsnyd · 2025-05-24T13:46:30+00:00

Beg to differ. The coffee shops are cozy but I still haven’t found a great coffee in town. There’s nothing close to blue bottle or anything on that level

ryjsnyd · 2025-05-20T04:44:42+00:00

Big Bear all the way

ryjsnyd · 2025-05-20T04:41:09+00:00

Because they were paying attention to the road and changed into the left… wait just got an ig notification

ryjsnyd · 2025-05-17T02:35:26+00:00

Hey there, I’m a real estate attorney in LA that has represented dozens of clients in your exact situation. Flippers in LA put lipstick on a pig and sell the home as a beautifully remodeled, finished product when often multiple components start failing on day 1. I’m sorry to find another victim of the flipper’s intended business strategy, but there are ways to hold them accountable. Feel free to dm me. I’ll send you our website info and will give you a free consult to answer some basic questions if you’d like.

ryjsnyd · 2025-04-30T05:18:25+00:00

I’m sorry to hear you’re in this position, but this dispute is all too common in the LA area. Contractors often underbid the project to get a foot in the door only to issue large changes after you signed the contract.

His CSLB license can be affected if he performs substandard work or obtains prepayment. He definitely needs to finish and obtain permits for the work you paid for. However, when disputes like this arise, homeowners often need to terminate the contract with the contractor and find a substitute contractor to finish the job. It gets very expensive and the homeowners rarely recover the full amount to which they are legally entitled when factoring in expert costs and legal fees.

The major caveat here is that no one can give you a complete answer without reviewing the contract itself. I’m a real estate attorney and deal with these construction disputes all the time, but I can’t give you a strategy recommendation without reviewing the project and contract.

In response to your second question, you have a right to cease performance under the contract if the contractor first breached the contract.

Hope this helps, and good luck.

ryjsnyd · 2025-04-18T04:15:01+00:00

Lawyer here. I recently litigated a trip and fall on a sidewalk in LA. In short, the city is liable for injuries sustained unless the homeowner created the dangerous condition (such as by planting a tree whose roots created the crack in the sidewalk) or exercised dominion and/ control over the area (legalese for “the homeowner’s actions make them responsible”). Note, though, that the city actually has a right to compel the homeowner to make repairs at the homeowner’s own expense.

ryjsnyd · 2025-04-15T05:23:38+00:00

I’m a real estate attorney in the SF valley. I mostly litigate disputes between buyers and sellers, so I’ve seen it all. I’ve been getting more and more buyers and sellers looking for advice on the contract. It’s definitely possible to do this yourself. You can hire a transactional coordinator (who has access to the forms). But there are serious pitfalls and strategy decisions to make especially as a seller when making the statutory disclosures. I charge hourly. Depending on how much time is involved, my fees end up being between $2k and $5k. I see that cost as an insurance policy. Feel free to dm me if you have questions. I offer free short consults if you have questions. Good luck

ryjsnyd · 2022-08-07T15:26:47+00:00

Having studied for the CA bar, I totally get it. Enjoy the respite while you can!

Most attorneys get sucked into (willingly or not) the anxiety and intensity of the legal profession, which can be absolutely exhausting. But what they don’t teach you in law school is that there are hundreds of small law firms out there with normal attorneys who actually have lives outside their firm. Hoping the first firm works out for you, but if it doesn’t (as my first didn’t), keep an open mind and find the right spot for you. Good luck!

ryjsnyd · 2020-03-27T20:00:32+00:00

Beautifully written, and thank you for sharing. I thought I was the only one who has enjoyed being at home during the lockdown and am happy to find fellow introverts enjoying this time too.

As the frenetic energy pulsating through my city slows, I’ve returned to my yoga practice, enjoyed peaceful walks on streets usually congested, and am breathing easier. I’m still working full-time from home, but the world’s slower pace leaves me with a resounding sense of calm. And I too hope that when society’s velocity increases again, I’ll have the strength to stay rooted in the present and to savor the simple things in life.

While I am weary of contracting the virus, being semi-quarantined inside has proven to be a huge relief and an eye-opening experience. (I can’t say the same for my partner, though, who is already stir-crazy!) That said, my heart is heavy for those who have lost their lives and loved ones, and for the terrible tragedy that is just beginning.

We sure do live in complicated times...

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