Mussman & Mussman, LLP

About Us

Our firm specializes in representing businesses in disputes. With over 37 years of experience (18 of which were in San Francisco), if it has to do with business and going to court, we generally have extensive experience in those kinds of cases. We have had the highest ratings from Martindale.com for over 25 years, and are also highly rated on Avvo. Our rates are competitive, and we offer a free consultation for business related matters. In addition to representation, we have experience in arbitration and mediation of business disputes, including real estate matters. We also do consumer bankruptcies and juvenile dependency law, and have represented parties in actions seeking commissions and failure to disclose damages.

How We Got Started

My father and I practiced law in San Francisco for over 18 years. We had a business litigation practice, representing mid-to large sized businesses in major cases. We moved our practice to Modesto in 2000 under the name of Mussman & Mussman. In 2001, my wife joined our firm as a partner. My father has since passed, but we continue our tradition of quality representation at a fair price.

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Small Business Legal Services

Mussman & Mussman, LLP offers a variety of legal services for small businesses in Modesto.

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Contracts, employer law, consumer bankruptcies, business formation and litigation

"He knows the law as well as anyone, and better than most. "

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William from Mussman & Mussman, LLP Answered this on August 24, 2018

As an attorney, I am limited in what I can do. As no one wants to be in legal trouble again, a discount in the future really is little incentive. And paying referral fees is limited by the canons of ethics. (We do give preferred rates to clients who have a significant amount of work, but it... (more) As an attorney, I am limited in what I can do. As no one wants to be in legal trouble again, a discount in the future really is little incentive. And paying referral fees is limited by the canons of ethics. (We do give preferred rates to clients who have a significant amount of work, but it needs to be a lot of legal work which most small businesses or individuals do not need.) I do the best job I can, for a reasonable price, and if the client is satisfied, I ask them to tell their friends that need legal help. And if a new client says he heard of me from a former client, I try to send a "thank you" note to the former client.

Carol from Mussman & Mussman, LLP Answered this on May 09, 2018

The only way I know is to call and inquire. Sometimes there is a set price (e.g., for setting up an entity, such as LLP or for filing a bankrupcty.) Other times, there is a set fee. Most personal injury attorneys take cases on a contingency basis. Hope that helps. (more) The only way I know is to call and inquire. Sometimes there is a set price (e.g., for setting up an entity, such as LLP or for filing a bankrupcty.) Other times, there is a set fee. Most personal injury attorneys take cases on a contingency basis. Hope that helps.

William from Mussman & Mussman, LLP Answered this on March 06, 2018

I think the potential for bad news should be communicated at the outset of the case. I am clear with my clients that there are no guarantees in this business, and while we will be doing our best to get the desired result, there is always a chance of it going the other way. When the adverse... (more) I think the potential for bad news should be communicated at the outset of the case. I am clear with my clients that there are no guarantees in this business, and while we will be doing our best to get the desired result, there is always a chance of it going the other way. When the adverse results presents itself, at least the client was pre-warned that this was a possibility, and it doesn't come from "left field." While clients are always disappointed to get the bad news, if they knew it was a possibility from the start, it is not such a jolt. Bad news should always be given in conversation, not in a text message or email or voicemail. This allows you to answer questions right then, and let the client know you are disappointed as well.

William from Mussman & Mussman, LLP Answered this on October 13, 2017

I think Mark's comments are spot on. I have engaged several services that made my phone ring, but all it did was waste my time as the people who called were not my target. Our firm represents businesses in disputes with other businesses, with customers and with terminated employees. We offer... (more) I think Mark's comments are spot on. I have engaged several services that made my phone ring, but all it did was waste my time as the people who called were not my target. Our firm represents businesses in disputes with other businesses, with customers and with terminated employees. We offer free consultations to potential clients, and this caught the eye of consumers who called for a free consultation on their family law matter, or their criminal law matter, or their civil rights violation, etc. At the height of this insanity, I was spending almost a quarter of my time telling people we didn't do what they needed. This cut significantly into my billable time, and actually hurt my business. I have come to the conclusion that, while consumers (i.e. people who need family law, bankruptcy, criminal law, consumer dispute law, etc.) search for attorneys on-line, businesses do not. So I pursue other means of coming to their attention. You need to have a plan to hit your target, which might not involve the internet or social media.

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