Kristina M. Reed

I am a dedicated California attorney. My practice areas include Business and Real Estate Law.

I bring over 15 years of experience, knowledge and skill to my legal practice. Client-focused and results-driven, I provide a practical approach to achieving my clients' goals. I am committed to exceptional representation that is effective, efficient and affordable.

Outside of the office, I am committed to our local community. I have enjoyed being a Girl Scout Troop Leader and Mock Trial Attorney Coach, as well as a Founding Member of 100+ Women Who Care Sacramento Valley. I am also the Director of the Small Business Legal Clinic, and a Volunteer Business Counselor with SCORE.

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  Hourly Rate is $450 per hour. Some work performed on a flat fee basis. https://www.kristinareed.com/flat-fee-legal-services.html

California

Since 2002

Virginia

Since 2003

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California

U.S. District Court, Northern District of California

Law Office of Kristina M. Reed

2008 - Current

University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

J.D. | Concentration in Advocacy

2000

Honors: Honors in Trial Advocacy

Activities: Mock Trial Scrimmage Team; Member of the Anthony M. Kennedy American Inn of Court; Comment Writer and Assistant Articles Editor, The Transnational Lawyer

Christopher Newport University

B.S. | Political Science/International Relations

1995

Honors: Order of Omega Honor Society

Activities: Phi Mu Fraternity for Women

Super Lawyer

Super Lawyer

2019

Top Lawyer List

Sacramento Magazine

2019

Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers

2018

Top Lawyer List

Sacramento Magazine

2018

Top Business/Corporate Lawyer

Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers

2017

Sacramento County Bar Association

Member

Current

American Bar Association

Member

Current

Virginia State Bar

Member

2003 - Current

California State Bar  # 218872

Member

2002 - Current

Association of Commercial Real Estate

Member

2015

From the Great Firewall of China to the Berlin Firewall: The Cost of Content Regulation on Internet Commerce

The Transnational Lawyer

1999

Commercial Leasing: Nuts & Bolts and Pitfalls, LSI Quaterly Conference, Embassy Suites Sacramento - Riverfront Promenade

August 14, 2014

LSI

Q. Does the term "waive the benefit under any statute" also mean a waiver of ALL rights?

June 25, 2020

A: I recommend that you have an attorney review the lease for an opinion on any waiver of rights. Generally, when a lease or guaranty includes this language, the language is intended to waive all rights a tenant may claim under any statutes. This exact language would not waive any common law rights or contract rights. However, if a lease contains this term, the lease often contains terms for waiver of certain common law rights as well. Again, you should have an attorney review the lease and give you an opinion. It is not possible here to give a complete comment on the tenant lease rights or waivers based on this lease snippet alone and a review of the entire lease is needed.

Q. Adding a new member to a single-member LLC

June 17, 2020

A: I recommend that you consult with your CPA and a business attorney. Your question poses a few layers.

First, unless the Articles of Organization prevent additional members, the LLC can have more than 1 member without the need to file Amended Articles of Organization. If you are unsure, then you should have the Articles reviewed by a business attorney.

Second, you will need to file an updated Statement of Information with the California Secretary of State to note the change in members.

Third, the LLC should not have needed a new EIN. You should consult with your CPA about the LLC having 2 EINs.

Lastly, you should consult with a business attorney about drafting an Operating Agreement. An Operating Agreement is the contract between the members and the LLC that details management and member rights. ... Read More

Q. Should two businesses trying to merge have separate attorneys to most effectively represent both sides?

October 25, 2017

A: Ideally, yes. The legal needs and goals of each business may well be different and each side should have independent counsel representing it.

In very limited circumstances, an attorney can be retained to draft the transaction documents as instructed by the two businesses. However, in this circumstance, the attorney can not give either side legal advice and would be working for the solely for the resulting business (i.e. the merged business).