Fighting a Letter from the Bureau of Automotive Repair: Less Conceptual, More Action
POSTED November 18, 2016

Fighting a Letter from the Bureau of Automotive Repair: Less Conceptual, More Action

Lee McDonald Comments Off

Lawyers fight with words. In fact, a good lawsuit or even a dispute in what is called “Administrative Court” can really be boiled down to a war of words, with some facts and law thrown in. First, you have the issue of the facts. What happened?

Fighting a Citation from the Bureau of Automotive Repair: Raiders of the Lost Ark?
POSTED November 7, 2016

Fighting a Citation from the Bureau of Automotive Repair: Raiders of the Lost Ark?

Lee McDonald Comments Off

If you’re a Harrison Ford fan, you’ve probably seen Raiders of the Lost Ark. Are you aware of that great scene when Harrison is “under attack” by a very aggressive man, who twirls his sword this way, and that way, all very dramatically?

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Post on How to Check STAR Program Scores of Bureau of Automotive Repair
POSTED October 31, 2016

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Post on How to Check STAR Program Scores of Bureau of Automotive Repair

Lee McDonald Comments Off

October 31, 2016 – Santa Monica, California. Automotive Defense Specialists, a California law firm of attorneys defending against Bureau of Automotive Repair citations, accusations, and letters is proud to announce a new blog post offering information on how to check STAR program scores. Station owners and technicians may be befuddled by the Bureau of Automotive […]

Can’t Beat ’em? Join ’em? Jobs at the Bureau of Automotive Repair
POSTED October 22, 2016

Can’t Beat ’em? Join ’em? Jobs at the Bureau of Automotive Repair

Lee McDonald Comments Off

They say you can tell a lot by the company one keeps. Similarly, you can tell a few things about the Bureau of Automotive Repair by the jobs that they advertise, and the ways that they describe those jobs. Now, in the spirit of happy blogging, we’re very keen on being tongue-in-cheek here.

Seeing STARS? How to Check Your STAR Program Score at the Bureau of Automotive Repair
POSTED October 14, 2016

Seeing STARS? How to Check Your STAR Program Score at the Bureau of Automotive Repair

Lee McDonald Comments Off

According to the Bureau of Automotive Repair, “STAR stations are Smog Check stations that meet higher performance standards established by the Bureau of Automotive Repair. Some STAR stations are licensed to perform only tests, while others are licensed to perform both tests and repairs.

Who You Gonna Call? A Professional Attorney for a Bureau of Automotive Repair Issue or Not?
POSTED October 7, 2016

Who You Gonna Call? A Professional Attorney for a Bureau of Automotive Repair Issue or Not?

Lee McDonald Comments Off

Recently, the movie “Ghost Busters” came out, and with an all female cast, the remake spurred a lot of controversy (at least on the Internet). For anyone who remember the original, the song “Who You Gonna Call,” certainly could “get in one’s head.” “Who you gonna call: GHOSTBUSTERS.”