Contracts Contracts, like other legal issues, come in all shapes and sizes. Fraud Fraud can take many forms. A person or business tells you to invest, only to steal your money. Intellectual Property A business’s intellectual property takes many forms. It can range from trade secrets. Unfair Competition Fair competition is allowed in California. Unfair competition is not. Defamation It can take years of hard work to build your reputation. Writs And Appeals Over Dimitri’s career, he has handled numerous writs and appeals.