Top Five Tips for Choosing a Lawyer 1. Research. In today’s world, there is no excuse for choosing a lawyer without doing the basic research to find out more about the attorney and his or her firm. There are multitudes of sources of information on lawyers, including a lawyer’s own […]
Help Me, Help You While I am certainly not Jerry Maguire, I often express the same sentiment to many of my clients. A common misperception that many clients have of the legal system is that once the attorney has the case, the client can completely disappear into the background and […]
Conflict of Faith Originally published in The Philadelphia Lawyer, Spring 2011, p. 13 Can a father during his partial physical custody time take the child to his own religious services if different from that of the mother? What if they previously agreed to raise the child in mother’s faith? What […]
Settling a personal injury case for my child In Pennsylvania, a child’s parents can file a lawsuit on behalf of their child. If the parents and lawyer believe a settlement is appropriate, then they must seek Court approval. The Court will review the facts of the case and the proposed […]
Wealth Transfer A Family Limited Liability Company (FLLC) is frequently used to pass wealth from one generation to another. Before the advent of limited liability companies in Pennsylvania in 1994, family limited partnerships were the vehicle of choice for this type of family planning and are still used today. With […]
There are several categories of “damages” which one may be entitled to when they are injured as a result of someone else’s actions or inactions. Although, if the “damages” were made on the public due to your business, then this should be covered by Public Liability. You could consider PL […]
Duty Owed by Possessor of Land to the Public In Pennsylvania, the purpose for which a person enters onto another’s property will dictate the duty which the possessor of the land owes to that person and that person’s legal rights for any injuries suffered while they are on that property. […]
Getting Married Soon? Do You Need or Want a Pre-Nuptial Agreement? In a society where a high percentage of marriages end in divorce, many more individuals are considering whether a pre-nuptial agreement should be signed before their weddings. It’s a good idea to consult with an attorney well before you […]
Customers who don’t pay their bills are an annoying aspect of the business world. Because customers are the backbone of our business, we are hesitant to be too demanding in our dunning efforts, and even more reluctant to sue. Creditors are always hopeful that the bill will be paid and […]
Frequently asked questions about Corporate Law I am starting a new business. What form of business entity should I use? Corporation? Partnership? LLC? I want to raise money from some friends and acquaintances for a business venture I have in mind. Do I have to get involved with securities laws? […]