New Name, Same Dedication…

Hymes, Schreiber & Knox, LLP

We have changed the name of our firm from Anker, Hymes & Schreiber, LLP to Hymes, Schreiber & Knox, LLP. The name change comes after the passing of Samuel H. Anker and the promotion to partner of our long-time firm member, KC Marie Knox.

KC Marie Knox received her Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego School of Law and, after several years of practice, began working with our firm in 2007. KC has been an integral part of the firm, focusing her practice on estate and business planning, probate, trust administration and estate litigation. KC brings a depth of experience to our firm and its clients.

KC has had her articles on “Digital Assets” published in the San Fernando Valley Lawyer Magazine and has been a presenter for the National Business Institute, speaking on issues related to elder law. She volunteers as a settlement officer with the Probate Settlement Panel at the Los Angeles Superior Court. In addition to her work as an attorney, she is an adjunct law professor at Abraham Lincoln University School of Law teaching courses in Wills, Trusts & Estates as well as Community Property since 2011. KC, along with her husband and two children, have close connections with the San Fernando Valley where they work, volunteer, and go to school. KC volunteers as a Board of Trustees Member for Northridge United Methodist Church and as a Girl Scout Leader.

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Walking Away Equally Unhappy

Event: ProVisors Panel on Negotiation
Venue: Calabasas Country Club
Location: Calabasas, Los Angeles, Ca
Speaker: Attorney Douglas Schreiber of Anker, Hymes & Schreiber, LLP

Transcription:

There is something that I constantly heard over and over again from judges when you would be at a settlement conference. Every judge would give the lecture and I’m sure every lawyer who is in this room has been in front of a judge at some kind of settlement conference has heard it: (more…)

Business Disputes and Succession Planning

Event: ProVisors Panel on Negotiation
Venue: Calabasas Country Club
Location: Calabasas, Los Angeles, Ca
Speaker: Attorney Douglas Schreiber of Anker, Hymes & Schreiber, LLP

Transcription:

I come into the negotiation process typically in a slightly different situation. Mark is looking to build a relationship. By the time I usually get involved, I’m looking to get rid of a relationship, quite honestly:
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What To Do in a Heated Negotiation

Event: ProVisors Panel on Negotiation
Venue: Calabasas Country Club
Location: Calabasas, Los Angeles, Ca
Speaker: Attorney Douglas Schreiber of Anker, Hymes & Schreiber, LLP

Business Attorney Doug Schreiber of Anker, Hymes and Schreiber, LLP answers the question of what to do when things get heated in a negotiation.

Transcription:

Mediator: What do you do in a contentious situation? This sounds like everybody’s having a great time and you can figure out must haves, and you can walk away. What do you when it’s contentious?

Attorney Doug Schreiber: That happens a lot. You try to backup and find some form of agreement.   If it’s a situation where you are arguing over an amount of money, maybe you back away from the amount and talk potential about terms. (more…)

Knowing Your Bottom Line in a Negotiation

Event: ProVisors Panel on Negotiation
Venue: Calabasas Country Club
Location: Calabasas, Los Angeles, Ca
Speaker: Attorney Douglas Schreiber of Anker, Hymes & Schreiber, LLP

Transcription:

You need to know your bottom line.  Nowadays everybody has their heads full of all kinds of acronyms, so I am going to throw one out there: (more…)

Art of Negotiation: Starting and Pressure Points

Event: ProVisors Panel on Negotiation
Venue: Calabasas Country Club
Location: Calabasas, Los Angeles, Ca
Speaker: Attorney Douglas Schreiber of Anker, Hymes & Schreiber, LLP

Transcription:

Before you go into a negotiation you need to be prepared:

  • What are your needs?
  • What are your wants?
  • What are the other sides weaknesses or pressure points?

I focus a lot on #3.  Here is a great example: (more…)

Business Attorney Los Angeles Video

Protecting a business, property or personal wealth is an important consideration for many people. At Anker, Reed, Hymes, Schreiber and Cohen, A Law Corporation, we pride ourselves on being a different kind of law firm – one that measures success by its value to clients. Since 1974, our firm has provided business law, real estate, estate planning and litigation services to individuals, families and businesses throughout Southern California.