About Hansen Seto Keesey, LLP — General Practice Torrance CA

Hansen Seto Keesey, LLP is a general practice Torrance firm serving South Bay clients on business, civil, and contract matters. The team works with small and mid-sized businesses across Torrance, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, and the broader South Bay corridor. Clients comparing options can also browse the Torrance attorney directory for additional choices.

Torrance hosts roughly 400 corporate headquarters, making it one of the most business-dense suburbs in Los Angeles County. A South Bay general practice firm handles entity formation, commercial contracts, employment counseling, and litigation when disputes arise. Most civil matters proceed through Los Angeles County Superior Court’s Torrance branch, with larger commercial cases often routed to the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles.

What Clients Say

Reviewers describe a team-based approach where partners coordinate on transactional and dispute matters. Clients value direct partner access and practical advice tailored to small-business operations. Because business outcomes depend on documentation and timing, an early consultation typically prevents costly downstream disputes.

General Practice Torrance — Practice Areas & Services

• Business entity formation — corporations, LLCs, partnerships
• Commercial contract drafting and review
• Civil litigation in LA County Superior Court
• Real estate transactions and lease negotiations
• Employment law counseling for small employers
• Estate planning and trust administration
• Personal injury and general civil claims

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Torrance civil cases get filed?

Most South Bay civil matters file at the LA Superior Court Torrance branch on 825 Maple Avenue. Larger commercial disputes often move to the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles. Limited civil claims under $35,000 follow expedited discovery rules; unlimited cases above that allow full discovery.

What entity type works best for a small Torrance business?

Most South Bay small businesses choose either an LLC or an S-corporation, depending on tax structure and number of owners. LLCs offer flexible profit allocation; S-corps can reduce self-employment tax for owner-operators. California’s $800 minimum franchise tax applies to both.

How does California treat non-compete agreements?

California is one of the few states where non-compete agreements are generally unenforceable under Business & Professions Code § 16600. Limited exceptions exist for sale-of-business and partnership-dissolution contexts. Trade-secret protections still apply, which often substitute for non-competes in employment agreements.