Tim Buynak, Managing Partner of Buynak & Fauver, proudly announces that Anna E. Cottle is Buynak & Fauver's recent attorney addition.

Ms. Cottle earned her Bachelor of Science and Law degrees from the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, and was admitted to the High Court of New Zealand as a Barrister and Solicitor. Before joining Buynak & Fauver, Ms. Cottle practiced as a Solicitor in the United Kingdom with Browne Jacobson LLP.
Currently at Buynak & Fauver, LLP, Ms. Cottle is a trusted legal advisor to well-established and growth-stage companies; she advises clients on corporate governance, formation, intellectual property rights and global business strategies.
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Free breakfast seminar in Santa Barbara office:
'Fences, Hedges, and Views'

Tim Buynak, Managing Partner of Buynak & Fauver has announced the Firm's free breakfast seminar at the Santa Barbara office at 820 State Street, 4th Floor. On Friday, September 23rd, 2011, from 8 - 9 am, the public is invited to learn about this important real estate topic: 'Fences, Hedges, and Views' presented by Principle, James F. Scafide (pictured at left). Scafide focuses on business and corporate law, land use and real estate, and government relations. His business transaction and litigation background provides significant advantages in developing and implementing business strategies, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
According to Scafide, "Our homes often represent the single largest investments, and the value of our homes is intrinsically linked to protecting our properties' privacy and views. Yet these very issues become the most contentious when dealing with our neighbors. This seminar will provide an overview of these issues, and discuss recent court decisions that are shaping the law in these areas, which affect all property owners."
Complimentary breakfast including organic fruit, coffee, tea, juices and pastries will be served. Space is limited to the first 20 guests to RSVP by calling 805-966-7000 or Kmaday@buynaklaw.com.
Lana Clark is teaching a course for WEV (Women's Economic Ventures) in Buellton on: 'Business Entitles and Intellectual Property'

On Tuesday, September 20th, 2011, Principal, Lana J. Clark of Buynak & Fauver, LLP partners with the Women's Economic ventures (WEV) to teach a course covering the legal aspects of starting a business. the topics included are the differences between legal entities of a sole proprietorship, partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations and intellectual property protection (trademarks, copyrights and patents). With over 30 years of legal experience, clark concentrates her practice in business, corporate and real estate transactions, estate planning, and litigation.
The Women's Economic Ventures is a non-profit organization that offers 12-week courses on Self Employment Training in Santa Barbara, Buellton, Ventura, Santa Maria and Thousand Oaks. For more information on WEV's courses, visit http://www.wevonline.org/course-description.
Free Breakfast Seminar in Santa Barbara office:
'Employee Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Agreement'

According to Fauver, "A company's confidential and trade secret information are the fundamental building blocks of every business. Protecting your company's secrets and keeping them from being disclosed to your competitors is critical to your company's success. In order to do so properly, employee confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements are a must. However, to be enforceable and have the desired impact, care needs to be taken to ensure they are done right."
Complimentary continental breakfast including organic fruit, coffee, tea, juices and pastries will be served. Space is limited to the first 20 guests to RSVP by calling
805-966-7000 or Kmaday@buynaklaw.com.
May 3, 2011
Buynak & Fauver LLP is holding an open house for clients and friends to officially welcome attorney
Michael Fauver as a named partner and to celebrate the firm's new name as it steps into the future.
The event takes place from 4 to 7 PM on Tuesday, May 3, at the El Paseo Building at 820 State Street,
the downtown Santa Barbara office of Buynak & Fauver, the area's leading business law firm.