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September 19, 2023 marked my 50 year anniversary of practicing law. I could not have reached this milestone without the support of my family, my colleagues, our clients, our staff, and friends. I give special thanks to my wife and daughters. I also thank my partner,...

When you buy a home, the sellers are obligated to make certain disclosures. Perhaps the most famous example is that they have to disclose if there's lead paint in the home. But there are a lot of other issues that need to come to light, as well. Many of these issues...

Before you sign a commercial lease, it is crucial to understand every minor detail and clause in the contract.  After all, you are in a much stronger bargaining position to ask for alterations before you sign than after. Once you’ve put ink to paper, you may find it...

If you want to avoid a dispute with a business partner, you need to take steps to prevent misunderstandings or a breakdown in communication. The reality is that most disputes happen when people can’t get on the same page as one another, but they should be thinking...

Whether you inherited or started your own business, you run a company to make money. The revenue generated by your business can be a major source of income, but that isn't the only way businesses generate funds. People can also make money by selling their existing...

Owner financing -- where a seller acts as the bank and allows a buyer to make payments for a number of years before they’re obligated to convert to a traditional mortgage --on a real estate deal isn’t uncommon. Sometimes long-term tenants want to buy a property but...

Buying your first home can be unnerving and exciting at the same time. You may worry about your ability to meet the long-term financial commitment. Yet, you know that getting on the property ladder avoids you wasting thousands in rent each year. Once you have found...

There is no doubt that the real estate industry is in the middle of a strong seller’s market surge.  For those seeking to purchase either residential or commercial properties, that can make it quite challenging to find the right properties in their price ranges. So,...

Much like a marriage, a business partnership may lead to a dispute. There’s a lot on the line when this happens. You need to sort it out so that the company can move forward. Time spent feeling hung up on the dispute can cost you in productivity, energy and revenue....

You’ve heard the phrase “1031 exchange” before, but you still aren’t sure what it means. If you’re thinking about dipping into the world of real estate investment, however, it’s smart to have a better understanding of this common process. Knowing more can also help...