And Civil Lawyers Serving Upstate New York
You can seek compensation for damages suffered in a car accident. Two of the most common areas are medical bills and lost wages, but there are many other areas to consider, such as pain and suffering, loss of consortium, emotional trauma and more. One key thing to...
People who become business partners generally already know each other personally and/or professionally. That means they typically believe they can trust one another. However, President Ronald Reagan’s famous words during the Cold War, “trust, but verify” (actually a...
Buying property can feel exciting until an inspection finds an environmental problem. A buried oil tank, mold issue or contamination problem can quickly change your plans. You may start worrying about cleanup costs or future legal trouble. In New York, buyers may have...
Starting a business requires more than just a good idea. You also need a way to protect your assets, support your goals and position your company for growth. The structure you choose determines how your business is taxed, how decisions are made and if your personal...
When a person passes away, people expect one clear document to direct how the executor will distribute the estate. That situation becomes more complex when several versions of a will appear during probate, since each one may reflect different choices made at different...
Starting a new business is exciting, but it also comes with unique challenges. From navigating state and federal regulations to managing risk in a competitive market, it's easy to make mistakes. Some of those early missteps can be costly. Understanding the most common...
When your business relationship with another party is going well, you might not give a second thought to the contract that underpins it. In fact, many business owners do not even get around to putting a contract in place for some of their relationships. They just...
It’s been said that successful business partnerships are like happy marriages where the partners share common goals and bring complementary skill sets to the table. But even when you start out from the same place and perspective, it doesn’t mean that you won’t...
In the current market, your company’s value rests on your unique ideas and your talented team. Protecting those assets requires you to maintain clear and enforceable agreements. However, New York law regarding non-compete clauses changed significantly recently. You...
Starting a business involves numerous major investments. People have to earmark resources to develop the company. They often need to leave their full-time jobs or at least scale back their employment as they start running the company. While there is never any...