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A Business Lawyer to Help Get You Started

My name is Megan Phillips, and I’m the owner of a small consulting business. I started my business two years ago, and at the time I made a pretty big mistake. I didn’t hire a business lawyer to help me get started. I was six months into my business before I realized that I might need some help. A sole proprietorship seemed the way to go when I first opened. Of course, I didn’t know the difference between that and other ways to organize a business. I had heard of LLC’s, partnerships and corporations but for some reason didn’t think that would apply to me. Turns out they did. There were other things my attorney helped me with in order to ensure I was protecting myself and my business. I would highly recommend that anyone starting up a business gets a business lawyer, I and want to share more about that here.

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What Is Common-Law Marriage?

Posted on 24 June 2015

If you have been living with your partner for a number of years, you may be wondering if you have any legal rights as a result of that relationship. Some states have legal provisions for common-law marriage. Read on for more information and how to know if you are part of a common-law marriage. The requirements for common-law marriage Many people think that living together for a certain length of time constitutes a common-law marriage, but this is a myth. [Read More]

4 Things You Should Know When Preparing For Your Divorce

Posted on 10 June 2015

Everyone knows that divorce can be hard on every person involved. Both spouses are hurting, the children are hurting and everyone is undergoing a large amount of stress. This is why it is so important that you do whatever you can to manage your expectations with divorce. This comes as you take the time to properly prepare so that you are sure that you are making the right choices and protecting your future. [Read More]

Three Reasons to Hire a Criminal Lawyer, Especially If You're Innocent

Posted on 26 May 2015

Too often people think of a defense attorney as being someone who defends those who are guilty. The first time a person is arrested for a crime they did not commit, they might be under the impression that all they need to do is explain their side of the story, and everything will be all right. Unfortunately, the legal system does not work this way. The following are only three of the reasons you need to hire an attorney. [Read More]

Two Of Your Questions About Planning Your Estate

Posted on 8 May 2015

When a person dies, there can be a seemingly countless number of things that will have to be done to settle their final affairs. To this end, an estate planning attorney can help you to handle these challenges. However, there are many people that may not have seriously considered using the services of these legal professionals. If this applies to you, then the following two answers to common questions will help you to decide on using these services. [Read More]