December - 2021

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What is a Default and Why Does it Matter?

A default most typically occurs in litigation when one party is properly served with a complaint--the document that kicks the lawsuit off--and the other party fails to answer that complaint or otherwise respond. Why is this important? Because if you manage to secure a default against the other party, congratulations! You just won the case, and you didn’t even have to go through discovery or a trial to do it. Obtaining a default requires extreme diligence in ensuring that y

Setting Expectations: Being on the Same Page as Your Lawyer

Are you and your attorney on the same page? One of the most important things your lawyer can do for you when going through litigation is to set expectations, so that you have some idea of just how time-consuming, expensive, and invasive to your life a lawsuit could become. In fact, most civil lawsuits are incredibly complex and multifarious undertakings, and the more is at stake, the more twists and turns a lawsuit is likely to involve. Going into a lawsuit with a good unde

Partnerships: What's the Right Structure for You?

As a small business attorney, I often have new prospective clients who are looking to form some kind of new partnership. The early stages of forming a business are exciting, but it’s important not to lose sight of key details as you venture forth imagining the possibilities ahead. Setting expectations for you and your partners in your small business partnership is an absolute must. Why? Disputes between partners are among the most common causes behind failed small business

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