Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner for Business Litigation in Riverside
Reid & Hellyer has provided exceptional legal representation since 1897, rooted in a philosophy of prioritizing client needs while maintaining cost-effective solutions. Our firm combines over a century of experience with modern legal strategies to serve businesses and individuals across Southern California. Specializing in business litigation, real estate, bankruptcy, and employment law, we deliver tailored advocacy grounded in integrity and ethical practice. Our attorneys, many of whom have spent their entire careers at Reid & Hellyer, bring deep institutional knowledge and local expertise to every case. With offices in Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange County, and San Diego, we serve clients in both courtroom and boardroom settings.Our commitment extends beyond legal practicewe actively contribute to community development through board memberships and local initiatives. The firms legacy of excellence, built through mergers of respected regional practices, continues to define our approach to client service. We leverage decades of collective experience in dispute resolution, from mediation to appellate advocacy, ensuring efficient outcomes for complex legal challenges. Our bankruptcy practice, recognized as one of Californias most respected, offers personalized solutions for individuals and businesses facing financial distress. Through this comprehensive approach, Reid & Hellyer maintains its reputation as a trusted legal partner in the Inland Empire and beyond.
Services
Business Litigation
Real Estate Law
Bankruptcy
Labor & Employment
Immigration
Highlights and features
- We have over 125 years of experience in Southern California business litigation.
- Our client-first philosophy ensures personalized, ethical legal representation.
- Attorneys maintain deep institutional knowledge through long-term tenure.
- We combine courtroom excellence with community leadership and board involvement.
- Recognized as one of Californias top-rated bankruptcy law practices.
Services
Business Litigation
Our business litigation practice resolves complex commercial disputes with strategic courtroom advocacy and alternative dispute resolution. We represent clients in contract disputes, mergers and acquisitions conflicts, and business torts. Our attorneys leverage decades of experience to deliver cost-effective solutions while maintaining aggressive representation in trials and appeals.
Real Estate Law
We handle real estate litigation and transactional matters including title disputes, land use conflicts, and development agreements. Our practice covers eminent domain defense, zoning regulations, and commercial landlord-tenant disputes. With deep knowledge of Inland Empire property laws, we protect client interests in both litigation and development contexts.
Bankruptcy
Our bankruptcy team assists individuals and businesses through Chapter 7, 11, and 13 filings. We provide debt restructuring solutions for corporations and personal bankruptcy protection for homeowners facing foreclosure. The practice includes creditor representation and bankruptcy litigation in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Labor & Employment
We counsel employers on compliance with state and federal labor laws, including wage disputes, discrimination claims, and wrongful termination litigation. Our services cover employment contract drafting, workplace policy implementation, and defense against harassment and discrimination allegations under Californias Fair Employment and Housing Act.
Immigration
Our immigration attorneys assist families and businesses with visa applications, citizenship petitions, and employment-based immigration. We handle deportation defense, asylum cases, and business immigration strategies for clients across Southern California, providing tailored solutions for complex immigration challenges.
People
Jenna L. Acuff
Attorney
Jenna L. Acuff represents clients in business litigation and real estate matters, bringing extensive courtroom experience to Reid & Hellyers practice. She focuses on commercial disputes and property transactions.
Keaton A. Choi
Attorney
Keaton A. Choi specializes in bankruptcy law, assisting individuals and businesses with debt restructuring solutions across Southern California.
Douglas A. Plazak
Shareholder
Douglas A. Plazak leads employment law cases, providing strategic counsel to employers on workplace compliance and litigation matters in Riverside County.
James J. Manning, Jr.
Mediator
James J. Manning, Jr. serves as a certified mediator with expertise in real estate and construction disputes, facilitating pre-litigation settlements for Inland Empire clients.
Daniel E. Katz
Shareholder
Daniel E. Katz focuses on appellate advocacy, handling complex legal appeals that build on Reid & Hellyers century-long litigation tradition.
Questions
What areas of law does Reid & Hellyer specialize in?
We specialize in business litigation, real estate law, bankruptcy, labor and employment law, and immigration services across Southern California.
Which cities does Reid & Hellyer serve?
Our legal services cover Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego counties from our main Riverside office.
What bankruptcy options are available through your firm?
We handle Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcies for individuals and businesses, providing personalized debt relief strategies.
How does Reid & Hellyer approach business litigation?
We combine aggressive courtroom advocacy with alternative dispute resolution to resolve business conflicts efficiently and cost-effectively.
Can your firm help with employment law compliance?
Yes, our attorneys provide comprehensive employment law guidance including policy implementation and defense against workplace litigation.
