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U2U Law legal FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions
What types of legal matters does U2U Law handle?
U2U Law is the premier litigation firm. U2U Law represents individuals, families, entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses in a broad range of legal matters. Our practice areas include business law and commercial litigation, real estate law, employment law, workers’ compensation, family law, immigration, intellectual property, personal injury, estate planning, and selected international and cross-border matters.
Because every matter is different, we evaluate each inquiry individually to determine whether it falls within our experience, jurisdiction, and current availability.
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Where are U2U Law’s offices located?
U2U Law has offices in:
Newport Beach, California
5000 Birch Street, Suite 9500
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Manhattan, New York
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 300
New York, NY 10170
Şişli, Istanbul, Türkiye
Abide-i Hürriyet Caddesi, Arkan-2 Apartmanı
Kat 3, Daire 5
Şişli, Istanbul 34384
The appropriate office and attorney will depend on the location, jurisdiction, and nature of your legal matter.
Do I need to live near one of your offices?
Not necessarily. Many consultations, meetings, document reviews, and case updates can be handled by telephone or secure video conference.
However, the firm’s ability to represent you depends on the jurisdiction involved, the attorneys’ licensing and admission requirements, the location of the court or agency, and the specific circumstances of your matter.
Does U2U Law represent both individuals and businesses?
Yes. We represent individuals and families in matters such as immigration, family law, personal injury, employment disputes, and estate planning. We also advise companies, entrepreneurs, investors, landlords, property owners, and business partners regarding transactions, contracts, compliance, disputes, and litigation.
Does U2U Law work with international clients?
Yes. We regularly assist clients whose legal or business matters involve the United States, Türkiye, or multiple jurisdictions.
International matters may include business formation, investment, immigration, contracts, cross-border disputes, real estate transactions, recognition or enforcement of judgments, and coordination with qualified professionals in other jurisdictions.
How do I contact U2U Law?
You may contact U2U Law through the website’s contact form or call the firm at +1 (424) 600-7167.
Please provide a brief description of your matter, the parties involved, any important deadlines, and the best way to reach you. Avoid sending original documents or highly sensitive information until the firm confirms how the materials should be securely submitted.
Does U2U Law offer an initial consultation?
U2U Law offers initial consultations for many types of legal matters. The availability, length, format, and cost of the consultation may vary depending on the practice area and complexity of the matter.
During the consultation, an attorney may discuss the general circumstances, identify potential legal issues, explain possible next steps, and determine whether the firm may be able to offer representation.
Does contacting the firm create an attorney-client relationship?
No. Calling the firm, submitting a contact form, sending an email, or attending an initial consultation does not automatically create an attorney-client relationship.
Representation begins only after the firm completes any required conflict review, agrees to accept the matter, and both the client and the firm sign a written engagement agreement.
Is the information I provide confidential?
U2U Law treats inquiries and prospective-client information with care and in accordance with applicable professional obligations. Nevertheless, you should avoid sending highly sensitive, privileged, or time-critical information before the firm confirms that it can review your matter and provides appropriate submission instructions.
Do not assume that an attorney-client relationship has been established merely because information was submitted.
Can U2U Law help me start a business?
Yes. We assist entrepreneurs and business owners with entity selection, formation, governance, operating agreements, bylaws, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, initial corporate actions, and related contracts.
We can also help evaluate whether an LLC, corporation, partnership, or another structure may be appropriate based on the owners’ objectives. Tax advice may require coordination with a qualified accountant or tax professional.
Can you draft or review business contracts?
Yes. We draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including service agreements, vendor contracts, confidentiality agreements, employment agreements, independent-contractor agreements, licensing agreements, shareholder agreements, asset-purchase agreements, stock-purchase agreements, and commercial leases.
A carefully prepared contract can define responsibilities, reduce uncertainty, and provide clearer remedies when a dispute arises.
Does U2U Law handle business disputes?
Yes. We represent clients in disputes involving breach of contract, fraud, misrepresentation, unpaid obligations, partnership and shareholder conflicts, fiduciary duties, business ownership, unfair competition, commercial leases, and other business-related claims.
Depending on the circumstances, the matter may be addressed through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, litigation, or a combination of these methods.
Can U2U Law assist with buying or selling a business?
Yes. We assist with business purchases, sales, mergers, investments, and ownership transfers. Our services may include due diligence, transaction structuring, negotiation, drafting asset- or stock-purchase agreements, reviewing liabilities, and preparing closing documents.
Clients should also consult qualified tax and financial professionals regarding the financial and tax consequences of the proposed transaction.
Does U2U Law handle breach-of-contract cases?
Yes. We represent clients in claims involving breached business agreements, unpaid obligations, failed transactions, service disputes, partnership conflicts, and other contractual matters. Available remedies may include damages, injunctive relief, rescission, or specific performance.
Can you serve as outside counsel for a business?
Depending on the company’s needs, U2U Law may provide ongoing legal support regarding contracts, corporate governance, employment matters, compliance, disputes, risk management, and business transactions.
What is a shareholder or partnership dispute?
A shareholder or partnership dispute may involve disagreements concerning ownership, management, distributions, voting rights, access to records, misuse of company funds, fiduciary duties, or the sale or dissolution of the business. We evaluate both negotiated and litigation-based solutions.
What real estate matters does U2U Law handle?
We assist with residential and commercial real estate transactions, purchase and sale agreements, leases, title concerns, property disclosures, ownership disputes, partition actions, landlord-tenant matters, construction-related disputes, and real estate litigation.
Can you review a real estate contract before I sign it?
Yes. We review purchase agreements, leases, amendments, disclosures, financing provisions, contingencies, and other real estate documents. It is generally better to obtain legal advice before signing or removing contractual contingencies.
What is a partition action?
A partition action is a court proceeding used when co-owners of real property cannot agree on the property’s ownership, use, management, or sale. Depending on the circumstances, the court may order a division or sale of the property and determine how expenses and proceeds should be allocated.
Can U2U Law help with a property nondisclosure or fraud claim?
Yes. A buyer may have legal claims when a seller, broker, or other party conceals or misrepresents a material condition affecting the property. These cases require a careful review of the disclosures, inspections, communications, and transaction documents.
Does U2U Law represent landlords and tenants?
We handle selected residential and commercial landlord-tenant matters, including lease drafting, lease interpretation, security-deposit disputes, nonpayment, habitability issues, commercial lease disputes, and eviction-related matters.
What types of civil litigation does U2U Law handle?
We handle selected disputes involving contracts, fraud, misrepresentation, negligence, business ownership, real estate, employment, commercial transactions, property damage, and financial losses.
Will my civil case go to trial?
Not every lawsuit proceeds to trial. Many cases are resolved through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or settlement. However, the firm prepares litigation matters with the possibility of trial in mind when appropriate.
Does U2U Law represent employees or employers?
U2U Law assists both employees and employers in appropriate matters. Employee-side cases may involve unpaid wages, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, or misclassification. Employer-side services may include contracts, policies, compliance counseling, and defense of employment claims.
What should I do if I believe I was wrongfully terminated?
Preserve your employment agreement, handbook, pay records, performance reviews, emails, text messages, disciplinary notices, and termination documents. You should also prepare a timeline and speak with an employment attorney promptly because filing deadlines may apply.
Can I bring a claim for unpaid wages or overtime?
An employee may have claims for unpaid minimum wages, overtime, missed meal or rest periods, off-the-clock work, unlawful deductions, or delayed final wages. Eligibility depends on the employee’s duties, classification, pay structure, and the applicable law.
What is employee misclassification?
Misclassification may occur when a worker is improperly treated as an independent contractor or exempt employee. The title used by the employer is not always controlling; the actual duties and working relationship must be evaluated.
What is workplace retaliation?
Retaliation may occur when an employer takes adverse action against an employee for engaging in legally protected conduct, such as reporting harassment, requesting accommodations, complaining about unpaid wages, or participating in an investigation.
Can U2U Law draft employment agreements and workplace policies?
Yes. We assist businesses with employment agreements, independent-contractor agreements, confidentiality provisions, personnel policies, employee handbooks, separation agreements, and other workplace documents.
What should I do after a workplace injury?
Report the injury to your employer promptly, request appropriate medical care, preserve all relevant documents, and keep a record of your symptoms, treatment, missed work, and communications. Workers’ compensation claims are subject to specific procedures and deadlines.
Can I receive workers’ compensation even if the accident was partly my fault?
Workers’ compensation is generally a no-fault system, meaning an employee may be eligible for benefits even when no one intentionally caused the injury. Eligibility and available benefits depend on the facts and applicable law.
What personal injury cases does U2U Law handle?
We handle selected claims involving automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, rideshare accidents, pedestrian injuries, bicycle and scooter accidents, unsafe property conditions, dog bites, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death.
What should I do immediately after an accident?
Seek medical attention, report the accident, photograph the scene and injuries, exchange insurance information, obtain witness contact information, and preserve all medical and repair records. Avoid signing a release before understanding your rights.
Should I speak directly with the insurance company?
No! You should be cautious when speaking with an insurance adjuster. Recorded statements, medical authorizations, and settlement documents may affect your claim. Consider obtaining legal advice before providing a detailed statement or accepting a settlement.
How much is my personal injury case worth?
The value depends on liability, the severity of the injuries, medical expenses, future treatment, lost income, pain and suffering, insurance coverage, and the available evidence. A reliable assessment generally requires review of the complete facts and records.
Are personal injury matters handled on a contingency basis?
Some qualifying personal injury matters may be handled on a contingency-fee basis. The applicable percentage, costs, and responsibilities will be explained in a written fee agreement.
What is California’s Lemon Law?
California’s Lemon Law may provide remedies when a manufacturer or authorized repair facility cannot repair a qualifying vehicle after a reasonable number of attempts. Available relief may include repurchase, replacement, incidental damages, and eligible attorney’s fees.
How do I know whether my vehicle qualifies as a lemon?
Eligibility depends on factors such as warranty coverage, the type and severity of the defect, the number of repair attempts, and the amount of time the vehicle was unavailable. Each repair visit and communication should be carefully documented.
What documents should I keep for a lemon-law claim?
Keep the purchase or lease agreement, warranty documents, repair orders, invoices, dealership communications, payment records, registration, and any photographs or videos showing the defect.
What intellectual-property services does U2U Law provide?
U2U Law assists clients with trademarks, copyrights, licensing agreements, intellectual-property assignments, confidentiality provisions, software and content agreements, brand-protection strategies, cease-and-desist correspondence, and selected infringement disputes.
Can U2U Law help protect my business name or brand?
Yes. We assist with trademark clearance, ownership analysis, trademark applications, licensing, assignments, enforcement, and selected disputes involving potentially conflicting names, logos, slogans, or other brand identifiers.
What is a trademark?
A trademark is a word, name, symbol, logo, slogan, design, or other identifier used to distinguish the source of goods or services. Trademark rights may arise through use, but federal registration may provide important additional protections.
Should I search a trademark before using it?
A trademark search can help identify potentially conflicting marks before a business invests in branding, advertising, packaging, websites, or registration. A search cannot eliminate every risk, but it may reveal legal and commercial concerns before a mark is adopted.
What is the difference between a business name and a trademark?
Registering a company name or fictitious business name does not necessarily create nationwide trademark rights. Business-name registration and trademark protection are separate legal concepts and may involve different agencies and requirements.
Can U2U Law file a trademark application for me?
Yes. We assist with reviewing the proposed mark, identifying the appropriate owner, selecting relevant goods or services, preparing the application, and responding to selected issues raised during the registration process.
What is a copyright?
Copyright protects certain original works of authorship, including written content, photographs, videos, music, artwork, software, and other creative works. Copyright generally protects the expression of an idea rather than the underlying idea itself.
Can U2U Law assist with copyrights and creative content?
Yes. We assist with copyright ownership, registration-related matters, licenses, assignments, content-use agreements, software rights, and selected infringement or unauthorized-use disputes.
Who owns intellectual property created by an employee?
Ownership depends on the nature of the work, the employee’s duties, applicable law, and the parties’ written agreements. Employers should use clear employment and intellectual-property assignment provisions rather than assume that every work automatically belongs to the company.
Who owns intellectual property created by an independent contractor?
An independent contractor may retain ownership unless the parties enter into a valid written assignment or another applicable legal rule transfers ownership. Businesses should address ownership before work begins.
What is an intellectual-property assignment agreement?
An intellectual-property assignment agreement transfers specified ownership rights from one person or company to another. The agreement should clearly identify the relevant trademarks, copyrights, software, designs, content, inventions, or other rights being transferred.
What is a licensing agreement?
A licensing agreement allows another party to use intellectual property without necessarily transferring ownership. The agreement may address permitted uses, territory, duration, exclusivity, royalties, quality control, sublicensing, and termination rights.
What should I do if someone is using my brand or content without permission?
Preserve evidence of the unauthorized use, including screenshots, URLs, advertisements, sales pages, correspondence, dates, and examples of consumer confusion or financial harm. An attorney can evaluate whether a demand letter, platform complaint, negotiation, or legal action may be appropriate.
Can U2U Law help with software, mobile applications, and digital content?
Yes. We assist with software-development agreements, ownership provisions, content-provider agreements, licenses, confidentiality terms, website terms, privacy-related agreements, and the transfer or protection of digital assets.
What family law matters does U2U Law handle?
We assist with divorce, legal separation, child custody, visitation, parenting plans, child support, spousal support, property division, paternity, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, domestic-violence restraining orders, guardianship, and selected adoption matters.
Do I need an attorney for an uncontested divorce?
An attorney may not be legally required, but legal advice can help ensure that financial disclosures, property division, support provisions, custody terms, and the final judgment are properly completed and enforceable.
How is property divided in a California divorce?
California generally treats property and income acquired during marriage as community property, subject to exceptions and tracing rules. Separate property may include certain assets owned before marriage or acquired by gift or inheritance.
How are child custody decisions made?
Courts generally focus on the child’s best interests, including the child’s health, safety, stability, relationship with each parent, history of caregiving, and any evidence of abuse or other safety concerns.
Can an existing custody order be changed?
A custody or parenting order may be modified when the applicable legal requirements are satisfied. The court will consider the child’s best interests and, in some situations, whether there has been a significant change in circumstances.
How is child support calculated?
Child support is generally based on statutory guidelines that consider the parents’ incomes, parenting time, tax circumstances, and certain allowable expenses. The calculation may change when income or custody arrangements change.
What is a prenuptial agreement?
A prenuptial agreement is a contract entered into before marriage that may address property rights, debts, income, business interests, and potential spousal-support issues. Specific procedural and disclosure requirements must be followed for the agreement to be enforceable.
Can a restraining order be requested without physical violence?
Depending on the facts and applicable law, domestic abuse may include more than physical injury. Threats, harassment, stalking, coercive control, destruction of property, or conduct that disturbs another person’s peace may be relevant.
What estate-planning services does U2U Law provide?
U2U Law assists clients with revocable living trusts, wills, durable powers of attorney, advance health-care directives, guardianship nominations, trust-transfer documents, and selected trust-administration matters.
What is the difference between a will and a living trust?
A will provides instructions regarding the distribution of property after death and may nominate guardians for minor children. A properly prepared and funded living trust may also provide asset-management instructions during incapacity and may allow certain assets to pass without formal probate.
What does it mean to fund a trust?
Funding a trust means transferring appropriate assets into the name of the trust or coordinating ownership and beneficiary designations with the estate plan. Signing a trust alone may not be sufficient if assets are not properly transferred or addressed.
Can real estate be transferred into a living trust?
In many cases, real estate may be transferred into a revocable living trust through a properly prepared and recorded deed. The transfer should be coordinated with title, mortgage, tax, insurance, and property-assessment considerations.
Can I protect assets for my children or other beneficiaries?
An estate plan may include provisions governing when and how beneficiaries receive assets. A trust may provide continued management, establish conditions or age-based distributions, and designate a trustee to administer property for beneficiaries.
Can I change or revoke my living trust?
A revocable living trust can generally be amended or revoked while the person who created it is alive and legally competent. The proper procedure depends on the trust document and the nature of the requested change.
What happens if I die without an estate plan?
When a person dies without a valid estate plan, state law generally determines who inherits the estate. A court-supervised probate proceeding may also be required, and the result may not reflect the person’s actual wishes.
Who should I appoint as trustee?
A trustee should be reliable, organized, financially responsible, and capable of carrying out the trust’s instructions. Depending on the circumstances, a client may appoint a family member, trusted individual, professional fiduciary, or financial institution.
What immigration matters does U2U Law handle?
We assist with selected family-based, employment-based, investment-based, humanitarian, and nonimmigrant matters. These may include adjustment of status, family petitions, naturalization, E-1, E-2, H-1B, O-1, L visas, employment-based immigrant petitions, extraordinary-ability matters, national-interest waivers, VAWA, U visas, and responses to government requests.
Can U2U Law help me obtain a green card through marriage?
Yes. We assist qualifying spouses with family petitions, adjustment of status, consular processing, supporting evidence, financial sponsorship documents, interview preparation, and responses to requests for evidence.
Can you help entrepreneurs or investors obtain a visa?
Yes. We assist qualifying entrepreneurs, investors, executives, and professionals with options such as E-1, E-2, L-1, O-1, and selected employment-based immigrant petitions.
What is an E-2 investor visa?
An E-2 visa may allow a qualifying treaty-country national to enter or remain in the United States to develop and direct a business in which the person has made a substantial investment. Eligibility depends on the applicant’s nationality, investment, business structure, and other requirements.
What is an O-1 visa?
An O-1 visa is available to certain individuals who can demonstrate extraordinary ability or achievement in qualifying fields. The application generally requires substantial documentation of the applicant’s accomplishments and professional recognition.
Can you help with an EB-1A or National Interest Waiver petition?
Our Managing Attorney received his EB1-A (Einstein Visa) approval within five (5) business days. So of course!
Yes. We assist qualifying individuals with extraordinary-ability and national-interest-waiver petitions. These cases typically require detailed evidence of achievements, recognition, impact, expertise, and future work in the United States.
How long will my immigration case take?
Processing times vary based on the filing type, service center, consulate, visa availability, government workload, background checks, and whether additional evidence is requested. Published processing times are estimates and may change.
Can I travel while my immigration application is pending?
International travel can affect certain immigration applications. Depending on your status and pending filing, departure may cause abandonment, trigger admissibility concerns, or require a valid visa or travel document. Consult your attorney before traveling.
Does U2U Law assist clients with matters involving Türkiye?
Yes. We assist with selected business, litigation, real estate, immigration, investment, contract, and cross-border matters involving the United States and Türkiye.
Can U2U Law represent Turkish-speaking clients?
Yes. U2U Law regularly works with Turkish-speaking clients and can provide bilingual communication in appropriate matters.
Can you help establish a U.S. business for a foreign entrepreneur?
Yes. We assist foreign entrepreneurs and investors with entity formation, governance documents, commercial contracts, and coordination of legal issues involving U.S. operations. Immigration and tax consequences must be evaluated separately.
Can a Turkish court judgment be enforced in the United States?
Recognition and enforcement depend on the state, the nature of the judgment, finality, jurisdiction, notice, due process, and public-policy considerations. The judgment and underlying documents must be reviewed before determining whether enforcement is available.
Can a U.S. judgment be enforced in Türkiye?
Potential recognition or enforcement in Türkiye depends on Turkish law, the type of judgment, procedural history, proper service, finality, and other legal requirements. Coordination with qualified Turkish counsel may be necessary.
Can U2U Law handle a matter involving more than one country?
Yes. Certain matters require coordination between attorneys, accountants, experts, translators, or other professionals in multiple jurisdictions. The scope of U2U Law’s role and any need for local counsel will be explained before representation begins.
Legal matters can feel complicated, especially when important personal, financial, or business interests are involved. Below are answers to frequently asked questions about U2U Law, our services, and what clients can expect when contacting our firm.
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