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    • A group of people in white lab coats stand in a circle, holding a large model of a tooth together in their hands, symbolizing teamwork in dental care.

      How to Legally Prepare Your Practice for Growth in the New Year

      The start of a new year is the perfect time to focus on your dental practice’s next stage of growth.…

      November 3, 2025
      Levi Barlavi

    • Modern dental office with a red dental chair, equipment, computer desk, and large windows overlooking a cityscape. The room is bright, minimalistic, and decorated with green plants.

      Real Estate for Dentists: How to Choose a Property for Your Dental Office

      Selecting the right property is one of the most important strategic decisions you’ll make for your dental practice. The building…

      November 1, 2025
      Levi Barlavi

    • A person in a blue shirt holds a black alarm clock with the words WORK on the left side and RETIRE on the right, symbolizing the transition from working to retirement.

      Planning Your Dental Practice Exit Strategy

      As the year draws to a close, many Los Angeles dentists reflect not only on patient care and business performance,…

      October 17, 2025
      Levi Barlavi

    • A person in a suit hands over a set of house keys to another person, whose open palm is ready to receive them, over a desk with a contract, pen, and small plant.

      Buying Office Space for Your Dental Practice: Do You Need a Separate LLC?

      For many dentists in California, buying office space feels like the next step in building long-term stability. Owning the building…

      September 22, 2025
      Levi Barlavi

    • A colorful business-themed illustration with icons of charts, people, a computer, clipboard, gears, documents, a tooth, globe, handshake, and briefcase, connected by lines and overlapping red, yellow, and blue circles on a black background.

      Key Legal Mistakes to Avoid When Growing Your Dental Practice

      Expanding a dental practice is a significant and exciting step. Growth can bring in more patients, higher revenue, and opportunities…

      September 15, 2025
      Levi Barlavi

    • An older woman with glasses sits at a desk holding papers and a pen, looking thoughtfully at a laptop screen. There is a cup and a small dessert on the table beside her. Light streams in from a window behind her.

      Legal Red Flags to Watch for When Purchasing a Dental Practice

      Buying a dental practice in California can be a smart move for your career and financial future, but it’s not…

      September 8, 2025
      Levi Barlavi

    • Dental office close-up showing dental tools in the foreground and a blue dental chair in the background, with sunlight streaming through large windows.

      What Should Be in a Dental Practice Letter of Intent (LOI)?

      Buying or selling a dental practice is a significant step, and one of the earliest documents in the process is…

      September 1, 2025
      Levi Barlavi

    • Three people sit and smile in a modern, brightly lit lounge. They are seated around a unique, tree-shaped coffee table on a pink rug, with large windows and a staircase visible in the background.

      POLISHED: The Values That Define Us

      At Polished Legal, our values drive everything we do. They shape how we deliver sharp work, build lasting trust, and…

      August 6, 2025
      Levi Barlavi

    • Why We Rebranded: From Pacific Health Law Group to Polished Legal

      After more than a decade practicing under the name Pacific Health Law Group, I knew it was time for a…

      August 5, 2025
      Levi Barlavi