California is the most litigious state in the Union, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), but business owners and professionals need not fear Finally, respected tax and asset protection attorney Reed Scott provides a no-nonsense, practical book specifically for the California business owner and professional. This useful guide demonstrates how California asset protection is unique and why not knowing your options can destroy your business and family in an instant. Topics covered include: - How to protect your business from employee or customer lawsuits; - How to protect your personal investments from lawsuits or attachment; - How to protect your business and personal real estate from creditor claims; - How to protect your professional practice and personal assets from patient or client lawsuits; - Why liability or malpractice insurance offers limited protection; - Why limited liability companies, partnerships, and corporations are not the best form of asset protection; and - Your unique California asset protection rights that most people are not aware of.