Law Office of Henry B. LaTorraca - Long Beach, CA

Seasoned Civil and Commercial Trial Advocacy in Long Beach

Founded in 1986, the Law Office of Henry B. LaTorraca provides trial advocacy for businesses, property owners, investors, and fiduciaries throughout Los Angeles County and Orange County. Located at 400 Oceangate in Long Beach, attorney Henry B. LaTorraca earned his law degree from Loyola Law School in 1976 and has dedicated nearly five decades to litigating complex disputes in California courts.

Holding an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, Mr. LaTorraca prepares every case as if it will proceed to verdict. Whether you need to find an attorney to enforce commercial agreements or hire a business litigation lawyer for a partnership conflict, the firm provides cost-effective strategies balancing financial expense with courtroom objectives.

Business Litigation and Contract Dispute Resolution

Commercial conflicts can disrupt operations. The firm provides aggressive representation across diverse corporate matters:

• Business litigation: Resolving partnership dissolutions, shareholder disputes, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate governance controversies.
• Contract disputes: Prosecuting and defending breach of contract claims, vendor disputes, distribution conflicts, and non-disclosure violations.
• Insurance bad faith litigation: Serving as a recognized authority and trial expert in insurance bad faith, holding insurers accountable for unreasonable claim denials.
• Business formation: Advising regional businesses on entity structuring, operating agreements, corporate bylaws, and commercial leases to prevent disputes.
• Employment law matters: Representing employers in contract disputes, workplace policies, and wage and hour compliance.

Complex Real Estate and Property Rights Litigation

Real estate represents a major financial investment. The practice resolves high-stakes property disagreements:

• Commercial real estate litigation: Representing landlords, tenants, and developers in lease disputes and property management conflicts.
• Residential real estate disputes: Handling buyer-seller disputes, failure to disclose material property defects, and escrow deposit controversies.
• Title and ownership conflicts: Prosecuting quiet title actions, establishing easement boundaries, and resolving boundary encroachments.
• Broker liability: Resolving disputes involving breach of fiduciary duty and nondisclosure in commercial acquisitions.
• Construction and mechanics liens: Enforcing contractor agreements, lien foreclosures, and defect claims.

Trust and Probate Litigation

Disagreements over inheritance require nuanced courtroom skill. The firm navigates contested probate and trust disputes:

• Will and trust contests: Litigating claims involving lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, fraud, and duress.
• Fiduciary duty breaches: Holding trustees, executors, and administrators accountable for asset mismanagement, self-dealing, or delayed accounting.
• Beneficiary rights protection: Ensuring rightful beneficiaries receive their designated distributions and compelling full fiduciary transparency.

Why Clients Retain Henry B. LaTorraca

• Nearly 50 years of trial experience: Unmatched courtroom insight gained from litigating complex civil cases across Southern California since 1976.
• AV Preeminent rating: Recognized by peers and judges for the highest standard of legal skill and ethical practice.
• Insurance bad faith expert: Widely consulted as an expert witness in state and federal insurance disputes.
• Cost-conscious representation: Leverages modern technology to eliminate unnecessary billable hours while maximizing trial leverage.