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Private Yacht Sales – Safe Closings With Legal ...

Christopher Brainard

Private party yacht sales seem cheaper without a broker, but hidden risks are real. Maritime liens, mortgages, tax traps, and defective paperwork can sink a deal. As both an attorney...

Private Yacht Sales – Safe Closings With Legal ...

Christopher Brainard

Private party yacht sales seem cheaper without a broker, but hidden risks are real. Maritime liens, mortgages, tax traps, and defective paperwork can sink a deal. As both an attorney...

Yacht Title Issues: When Brokers Need an Attorney

Christopher Brainard

Title is the hidden anchor of every yacht transaction. Liens, entity transfers, CDTFA tax rules, or incomplete Coast Guard paperwork can sink a deal if not handled correctly. While brokers...

Yacht Title Issues: When Brokers Need an Attorney

Christopher Brainard

Title is the hidden anchor of every yacht transaction. Liens, entity transfers, CDTFA tax rules, or incomplete Coast Guard paperwork can sink a deal if not handled correctly. While brokers...

Maritime Law You Need to Know: Avoid Legal Mi...

Christopher Brainard

Avoid Legal Mistakes in Yacht Sales | Vessel Transfer Lawyer CA

Maritime Law You Need to Know: Avoid Legal Mi...

Christopher Brainard

Avoid Legal Mistakes in Yacht Sales | Vessel Transfer Lawyer CA

Mandatory Dual Agency in California Yacht Broke...

Christopher Brainard

In most real estate transactions, agents represent either the buyer or the seller. But in California yacht brokerage, the rules are different—and more dangerous if misunderstood. Under California law, yacht...

Mandatory Dual Agency in California Yacht Broke...

Christopher Brainard

In most real estate transactions, agents represent either the buyer or the seller. But in California yacht brokerage, the rules are different—and more dangerous if misunderstood. Under California law, yacht...

Maritime Law You Need To Know: How long do ship...

Christopher Brainard

Maritime Law You Need To Know: How long do ship and yacht brokers need to keep copies of their business documents? 

Maritime Law You Need To Know: How long do ship...

Christopher Brainard

Maritime Law You Need To Know: How long do ship and yacht brokers need to keep copies of their business documents? 

Litigation Is War: 5 Mistakes to Avoid Before F...

Christopher Brainard

In litigation, every decision you make before the first document is filed can define your entire case. Like war, the early battles often determine who wins—and who pays for it....

Litigation Is War: 5 Mistakes to Avoid Before F...

Christopher Brainard

In litigation, every decision you make before the first document is filed can define your entire case. Like war, the early battles often determine who wins—and who pays for it....