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What Form of Entity is Best for My Business?
So you want to start a new business? One of the first questions to think about, when starting/ launching a new business, is whether you want to form an entity for the business and if so what form of entity is best? This can be a complex question/ issue, and therefore it is best to…
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Whose Attorney Should Draft Documents, the Buyer’s or Seller’s?
Here’s a story with a moral for anyone who plans or decides to buy a business, and it’s all about going with the conventional approach. You know us–at Calkins Law Firm we’re ready and willing to break with convention when it’s in the best interest of our clients. But sometimes the strength in having contrary…
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When Filing a Commercial Lawsuit, Beware of the Counterclaim
I was reminded this past week that when you engage legal counsel to file a lawsuit, always beware of the possible counterclaim. A client needs to tell his attorney everything about a potential litigation matter, including whether the opponent may have their own claims against the client. Years ago, I brought in a new client to…
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When is the Best Time to Sell My Business? How Do I Sell My Business?
We are often asked, “When is the best time to sell a business?” Just as often, we are asked, “How does one go about selling a business?” We have assisted business owners in selling their businesses for literally decades, our collective experience spans literally hundreds of business sales in the aggregate, and we can therefore…
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Why Solve Problems That Can Be Prevented?
I read recently of a nearby law firm’s slogan, or call to action. “We solve [clients’] problems”, the slogan or call to action proclaimed. Well… It sounds good, but I had to think about that one for a moment. I realized that one thing that sets our new model law firm apart from other, typically big law…
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Why We Offer Complimentary Initial Consultations | Calkins Law
The old adage that “nothing in life is free” is a basic truism that’s hard to argue with. But every now and then, complimentary really doesn’t come with strings attached. That’s true when it comes to Calkins Law Firm’s initial consultations. But it turns out that this practice stirs up some strong opinions. We have…
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