Am I the right attorney for you? Take a look at the 10 reasons you should NOT hire me, then decide for yourself. 1. If you do not want an aggressive lawyer, you should not hire me. I am by … Continue reading →

I tell every businessperson I meet that every business needs two professionals: an accountant and a lawyer. The reasons for hiring an accountant are pretty obvious—you need someone to help you set up your “chart of accounts,” review your numbers … Continue reading →

“I paid for it so I own it!” “No you don’t. I created it so I own it!” Sound familiar? Ownership, and just about anything related to intellectual property, is the current hot lunch and dinner party topic. With the … Continue reading →

Should you use an on-line incorporation service to create your firm? Well, do you buy your suits off the rack and hope it fits perfectly? Or do you have one tailored to fit properly? Almost no one can buy a … Continue reading →

Choosing an attorney to represent you is an important but daunting task. The decision certainly should not be made on the basis of advertising. The Yellow Pages are filled with ads—all of which say basically the same thing. You should … Continue reading →

I’ll be posting answers to frequently asked questions about Contracts. Let’s start with the two of the most basic questions of all. What is a contract? A contract is a legally binding agreement between parties that creates an obligation to … Continue reading →

I will address certain questions and issues you must consider and evaluate thoroughly before firing anyone, no matter how incompetent you believe them to be. Some of these will seem obvious, others might surprise you. If your answer to these … Continue reading →

NDA’s–an Introduction: A lot of business comes my way from businesses and key employees fighting over whether or not the employee or (more usually) ex-employee can use/disclose things s/he learned while working. These disputes revolve around what is called a … Continue reading →

RULE 1 If you are being sued, it’s too late. Most small businesses put off hiring a lawyer until the sheriff is standing at the door serving them with a summons. Bad mistake. The time to hook up with a … Continue reading →

My website (www.BusinessBrawls.com) says a business brawl is a dispute about money. Well, OK. But really a Business Brawl is a business dispute over money where the people involved are unwilling or unable to compromise and work things out. (Even … Continue reading →