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Amanda Rokita is an Attorney and founder of Rokita Law P.C, a boutique law firm focused on utilizing our wealth of legal experience to deliver solution based resolutions to individuals and small businesses throughout CA.

Amanda has a proven track record, having represented small businesses through trial and regularly represents clients with multi-million dollar amounts in controversy. Amanda has garnered several awards, including the 2022 and 2023 SuperLawyers Recipient, which is awarded to the top 2.5% lawyers in CA and the 2022 and 2023 SuperLawyers Rising Star Recipient, which is awarded to top lawyers under 40.

As an entrepreneur, Amanda knows first-hand that it takes a special type of person to break the mold and venture into business; someone who dares to take risks, goes against the odds, overcomes adversity, the unknown, challenges, and leaves their comfort zone to bring their vision to life. She loves her job as it allows her to protect small business owners and their assets adequately. Her clients benefit from her creative problem solving skills and demonstrated tact in developing strategic solutions tailored to each client’s needs. She is a staunch advocate who stands up for her client’s best interests and provides legal counsel that empowers individuals and businesses to achieve their goals seamlessly.

• Lemon Law

• Credit Cards Accepted

California

State Bar of California

ID Number: 314716

Since 2017

U.S. District Court, Central District of California

Owner/lead attorney

Rokita Law P.C.

2017 - Current

Southwestern University School of Law

J.D. (2016)

2016

Columbia College

B.A.

2011

Superlawyers Rising Star

Superlawyers

2023

Superlawyers Rising Star

Superlawyers

2022

Superlawyers Rising Star

State Bar of California  # 314716

Member

Current

Legal Aid Foundation, Los Angeles

Volunteer

Current

Womens Lawyers Association of Los Angeles

Member

Current

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

Current

Lawyers and Communities Together

Founding Board Member

2019 - Current

CEB Guide-Building Professional Confidence

CEB

October, 2020

Criminal Record Expungement Guide

Los Angeles Law Library

May, 2014

Q. I just started my own company and I have found out my old employer is telling my vendors if they sell to me he will

January 10, 2019

A: If your former employer engaged in wrongful acts (misrepresentation, libel), you may have a valid claim for interference with prospective economic relations

A claim for interference with prospective economic relations requires the plaintiff to prove:

1) The plaintiff and a third party were in an economic relationship that probably would have resulted in an economic benefit to the plaintiff

2) The Defendant knew of the relationship between the plaintiff and the third party

3) Defendant intended to disrupt the relationship

4) Defendant engaged in wrongful acts (Some examples of a wrongful act—fraud, misrepresentation, libel, violation of a statute)

5) The relationship was actually disrupted

6) Plaintiff suffered economic harm

7) The defendant’s wrongful conduct was a substantial factor in causing the plaintiff’s harm

Please note that this answer does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you seek further guidance with your issue, I suggest you contact an attorney who will learn more facts about your situation and properly advise you on how to proceed. ... Read More

Q. My mom has a neighbor that is building a structure on land that belongs to her. How do we stop it?

September 15, 2017

A: An unauthorized trespass on another person’s property is called an encroachment. First, one must confirm that the area of land in dispute is in fact owned by your mother. This can be done by hiring a professional surveyor to survey the land to confirm the property boundaries.

Once it is confirmed that there is an encroachment on the property, I suggest your mother speak to the neighbor and let them know that they are encroaching upon her property and ask them to remove the structure or stop building on the land. Another option is to sell or lease that portion of the land to the neighbor. If the neighbor is unwilling to cooperate, then a quiet title action may be filed in court. A quiet title action asks the court to determine who has title to the property.

When the owner of land does not exercise his right to prohibit others from using his land, a prescriptive easement can be created. To establish a prescriptive easement, the possessor must 1) use the land 2) in a manner that is open and notorious, 3) use must be hostile and adverse to the owner of the land, 4) use must be continuous and uninterrupted, 5) used under a claim of right to the property, and 6) the use must be for the statutory period of five years.

This response is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. This response has been provided for education and information only. Attorney is under no obligation to answer subsequent emails or phone calls relating to this matter, or to take any further action. You should contact an attorney licensed in your state, to whom you have provided all the facts regarding your situation, so that he/she may advise you on what steps to take. ... Read More

Q. How many days the a car dealer have to cancel a car contract after you take it home in california.

September 13, 2017

A: The standard CA car dealer contract has a “retail installment sales contract” provision written in the sales contract. This means that if you buy a car that is financed through the dealership, the dealer (typically) has ten days to find a financing company or bank to buy your car contract. If the dealer cannot find someone to purchase the contract, it can cancel the contract. If the dealer contacts you within ten days stating they cannot find someone to purchase your contract, you are entitled to receive the amount you paid for a down payment or trade in. If ten days has passed, the contract is final and the dealer may not demand a higher down payment or return of the car

This response is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. This response has been provided for education and information only. Attorney is under no obligation to answer subsequent emails or phone calls relating to this matter, or to take any further action. You should contact an attorney licensed in your state, to whom you have provided all the facts regarding your situation, so that he/she may advise you on what steps to take. ... Read More