Lester, Cantrell & Kraus, LLP - Riverside, CA
Lester, Cantrell & Kraus, LLP is a premier Riverside, California business and litigation law firm established in 2003, providing high-caliber counsel in business litigation, construction law, employment defense, and estate litigation.
Distinguished Trial Advocacy and Business Counsel in Riverside
For more than two decades, Lester, Cantrell and Kraus, LLP has provided sophisticated legal advocacy for entrepreneurs, established corporations, property owners, and licensed professionals throughout Southern California. Located at 1770 Iowa Avenue in Riverside, the firm combines the extensive courtroom experience of a large trial practice with the responsiveness and individualized attention of a boutique firm. Serving Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and the greater Inland Empire, the firm helps clients navigate complex commercial disputes and minimize legal exposure. When high-stakes civil liability issues or contractual disagreements arise, clients seek to hire an attorney with verified trial prowess and practical business insight.
Comprehensive Practice Areas for Enterprises and Individuals
Lester, Cantrell and Kraus, LLP delivers assertive representation and proactive legal counsel across several core practice areas:
Business Litigation and Corporate Contract Law
Commercial conflicts can disrupt ongoing business operations, drain valuable resources, and threaten company stability. When business leaders need an attorney to resolve contentious internal or external disputes, the firm delivers decisive representation in:
- Business litigation lawyers: Litigating partnership dissolutions, shareholder disputes, breaches of fiduciary duty, trade secret misappropriation, and commercial fraud.
- Contract lawyers: Enforcing complex breach of contract claims, vendor agreements, commercial leases, and non-disclosure covenants.
- Business formation lawyers: Advising emerging enterprises on corporate structuring, operating agreements, and preventative risk management.
Construction Law and Contractor Representation
The Southern California construction sector involves strict statutory standards and complex contractual obligations. The firm represents developers, general contractors, trade subcontractors, and material suppliers:
- Construction contracts and counseling: Reviewing and drafting tailored construction contracts, indemnity clauses, and change orders.
- Lien and bond enforcement: Preparing, filing, and litigating mechanic liens, payment bonds, and stop notices on public and private projects.
- Construction defect defense: Defending builders and design professionals against defect allegations and delay claims.
Employment Law Defense and Labor Compliance
California labor laws present significant challenges for employers. The firm skilled litigation team defends management against workplace claims:
- Wrongful termination lawyers: Defending employers against wrongful termination, retaliation, and whistleblower lawsuits.
- Workplace discrimination lawyers: Protecting companies against harassment, hostile work environment, and discrimination allegations.
- Wage and hour lawyers: Defending employers in overtime disputes, meal and rest break claims, and wage audit proceedings.
Estate Litigation, Probate, and Professional Liability
The firm extends its extensive trial skills to legacy protection and professional defense:
- Probate lawyers and estate planning: Preparing living trusts and powers of attorney, as well as resolving contested probate and trust disputes.
- Legal malpractice defense: Defending attorneys and firms against professional liability claims and disciplinary inquiries.
- Defective product injury lawyers: Representing manufacturers and distributors in product liability defense litigation.
Recognized Courtroom Leadership and Strategic Problem-Solving
Attorneys at Lester, Cantrell and Kraus, LLP include members of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and State Bar certified specialists in legal malpractice. When clients find a lawyer from the firm, they partner with seasoned litigators who take a practical, cost-effective approach to dispute resolution. Conveniently located in Riverside, the firm is prepared to consult with business owners and individuals seeking trusted legal advocacy.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated in the commercial and light-industrial Hunter Park area of Riverside, close to the UC Riverside campus and major highway corridors.
Building Location
Housed in a modern 2-story commercial office building within the Citrus Park Business Center. The building, constructed in 1991, features clean professional landscaping and modern architectural finishes.
Parking Details
Ample free surface parking spaces are available for clients directly in the front and sides of the building as part of the business center's lot.
Public Transit
Served by Riverside Transit Agency Route 14 (Galleria - Loma Linda VA); nearest stop is at Iowa + Columbia.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the building through the main glass lobby doors on the ground level. Proceed down the corridor to locate Suite 110, which is conveniently situated on the first floor with wheelchair accessibility.