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Negotiating a Commercial Lease? Follow These 5 Tips for Better Success!
Leasing a piece of property can be a stressful process particularly if you are trying to find the right space for your business. A lot of people think that there isn’t any room for negotiating rent, particularly when the landlord is the one calling all the shots....
My General Counsel® – The Business Owner’s Way of Lawyering Up!
Typically, small to mid-size businesses deal with legal challenges as they arise, rather than working to avoid them in the first place. In other words, they move forward with contracts without any legal representation whatsoever. Enter into partnerships without the...
Mediation vs. Litigation: The Pros and Cons
If you find yourself facing a legal dispute of any kind, then you’re sure to want to have it resolved as quickly and positively as possible. Unfortunately, there are many reasons why a legal dispute can go nowhere fast, turning more adversarial and more expensive by...
What to Expect at a Residential Real Estate Closing
So you’ve finally made it to the end of the road in your real estate transaction - The Closing … Congratulations! You’re so close to completing your sale or purchase, and it’s nearly time to celebrate. But, before you get too comfortable, there are a few things you...
5 Reasons Why You Need an Experienced Real Estate Attorney for Your Real Estate Transactions
If you’re planning to buy or sell real estate, you probably already know that there are going to be many things that need to be considered. From deciding what type of property to buy, to figuring out how to get make an offer or review one, obtain a loan, and conduct...
Real Estate Encumbrances and What They Mean for Your Transaction
An encumbrance is really just a fancy word for a burden or restriction on a piece of real estate. Essentially, it means any liability, claim, or limitation that exists against piece of real estate that can restrict the owner’s ability to transfer the title of the...
The Three Most Important Documents Needed for the Transfer of Real Property
If you live in Florida and are planning to enter into a real estate transaction, the law requires you to do several things before you can close your deal. These requirements include providing certain documents at or before closing. Although there are not a lot of...
Land Use & Zoning 101
So you’ve decided to open a business. Congratulations! But before you move any further, have you thought about whether you can actually open your business on the land you have your eye on? Unfortunately, you can’t just open up shop anywhere you want to since your...
Real Estate Transactions – Beware
Real estate transactions have special rules, regulations, taxes, forms, and procedures that must be followed to properly pass title to property and protect the parties from future liability. Further, most sales of real estate involve financing, which brings additional...
From Rags to Riches: 5 Secrets of Successful Start-Up Entrepreneurs
If you are thinking of starting a business or have already started one, it is crucial for you to figure out how to be a successful leader. Having a good idea and effectively developing it are two very different things, the latter requiring focus, resources, and lots...
Benefits to Retaining Outside Legal Counsel
Whether you already have your own business or are thinking of starting one, it’s important to consider the benefits of retaining a business attorney to handle the complicated legal matters your company may face. From formation to helping with small-scale, internal...
Are Your Contracts Exposing You to Possible Lawsuits? 4 Loose Ends to Tie Up
What makes a bulletproof contract? In business, as in life, things don't always go as planned. Business relationships can change in light of information you didn't have, legal concepts you didn't know, and events you couldn't foresee. Your contracts should include...