Why You Should have An Attorney Assist You When You Buy or Sell a Business
When you buy or selk a business or piece of commercial real estate, hiring an experienced business and real estate attorney can save you time, effort, and money.
Why You Should Put Your Rental Property in an LLC
One of the best solutions to protect your assets is to create an LLC to own and operate your rental property business.
Don't DIY Your General Counsel
As a small business owner, you face important legal questions and issues on an almost daily basis. How can you find the legal advice you need at a cost that makes sense for your business?
Washington State's Statewide Capital Gains Tax
The Washington State Supreme Court has affirmed the capital gains tax for all Washington residents. Learn how it could affect you.
Why You Should Get Legal Counsel Before Attempting to Evict a Tenant
Operating a rental property is a business, and sometimes, you need to make the difficult decision to evict a tenant. Whatever the reason, you should get legal counsel before attempting to evict a tenant because a failure to follow the legal requirements for an eviction will result in the court denying your attempt to evict the tenant and could result in civil liability for you, the landlord.
Why You Should Get Legal Counsel to Assist you in Drafting Your Residential Lease Agreement
Hiring a lawyer to draft your lease agreement will save you time, money and possible frustration down the line.
How Divorce Can Affect Your Business
As part of divorce, a couple’s assets will be divided and ownership interests will be assigned to each former spouse. These assets can include the business that you founded, operated, and have grown over the years.
The Benefits of Hiring a Real Estate Attorney for Your Landlord Business
Don't let legal hurdles hold you back from reaching your landlord business goals.
So, You're Thinking About Becoming a Landlord?
If you are thinking about becoming a landlord, or have just started a rental business, here are some essential steps that you should take to ensure that your personal assets and your new business are protected.
Personal Guarantees and Your Business
A personal guarantee is an individual’s promise to repay credit on behalf of a business. If your business is unable to pay its debt, you will become personally liable for that debt. In effect, owners and executives “backstop” the obligation.
Treat Your Business Like a Business or Business Creditors May Collect Against Your Personal Assets
If you want the benefit of shielding your personal assets from business creditors and business obligations, it is important to treat your business like a business.
Making the Most of Your Limited Liability Company
Congratulations! You’ve started a business! Hopefully you’re following your dreams while also finding a way to support your family. Make sure your business has the maximum amount of protection for you and your assets.
Do Not Put Your Business at Risk – Why You Should Not Copy A Contract from Another Business
When you started your small business, you probably benefitted from others who have started this journey – advice, stories, referrals, etc. But copying another business’s contract could put your business at risk.
5 Areas of Insurance You Should Be Thinking About
GUEST ARTICLE - Not having the right insurance can create major headaches for your family if anything happens to you.
Why You Should Have an Attorney Assist You with Your Commercial Lease
As a small business owner, leasing space for your business in one of the most important decisions that you face. Have an experienced attorney help you navigate the complex realities of commerical leasing.
Estate Planning for a Closely Held Family Business
You’ve put a lot of time and effort into growing your business. Have you considered what will happen to your family or your employees if you do not make a plan for your business in the event of your passing?
Michael joined MJ Caesar on the Merging Life and Money Show podcast. They discussed the law as it relates to your small business.
Get Your LLC Formed in the New Year
Start the new year by ensuring that your personal assets are protected from your business liabilities.
Eviction Moratoriums Updated and Extended Until September 30, 2021
Washington State, as well as many cities and some counties, have continued to extend and update eviction moratoriums.
Landlords Beware: Significant Changes in Washington’s Landlord/ Tenant Laws
New laws in Washington State significantly change the existing landlord/ tenant laws.
4 Reasons Every New Small Business Entrepreneur Needs Professional Accounting Services
GUEST ARTICLE - Why every new small business owner and entrepreneur needs professional accounting services.
Estate Planning: What Landlords Need to Know
If you own investment property, the most important thing you can do for your family is ensure that you make a comprehensive plan.
Washington State Legislature Passes Statewide Capital Gains Tax
The Washington State Legislature has imposed a capital gains tax for all Washington residents. Learn how it could affect you.
Seattle City Council Passes Right to Counsel Ordinance
On March 29, 2021, the Seattle City Council passed a new ordinance, known as “the right to counsel” which provides free legal counsel to any “indigent” residential renter in Seattle facing eviction.
Gov. Inslee Extends Eviction Moratorium and other Recent Developments in Landlord/ Tenant Laws
There have been important changes to the current residential Landlord/ Tenant laws, processes, and obligations and further significant changes are likely on the way.
Michael joined Ryan Burklo of Quantified Financial Partners for an episode of his Holistic Finance Podcast. They discussed the legal side of naturopathic practices on topics such as business entity, protecting the practice and employees.
Estate Planning for Landlords
Failing to make a plan for your rental property could lead to significant difficulties and conflict over the operation of the investment property, additional taxes, and confusion for your loved ones after you die.
Removing Race or Identity Based Restrictive Covenants from Your Property
You can remove racist restricted covenants from your property.
Top 10 Legal Tips for Starting a Business
Before striking out on your own and starting your own business, here are 10 tips from a business attorney to help you avoid conflict, stay on track, and survive the inevitable challenges that arise in any commercial endeavor.
Rebuilding Your Business After Covid-19
The COVID-19 outbreak and the Government’s response has wreaked financial havoc around the globe and our state, leaving many small-business owners struggling in its wake. This guide can provide you with practical guidance to get your business back on track.
Gov. Inslee’s New Eviction Moratorium Expands Rental Protections
What does Gov. Inslee’s April 2020 order mean for landlords?
Understanding the Force Majeure Clause
The global Covid- 19 pandemic have led many businesses and individuals to inquire if they must still perform their contractual obligations as may be found in a service contract, installment contract, or lease.
Financial Assistance for Businesses: Available Relief from the Washington Department of Revenue
Washington Department of Revenue (DOR) is taking significant measures during the state of emergency to provide relief to all COVID-19 impacted businesses. What do they mean for your business?
Important Information on Foreclosures and Evictions Amid COVID-19
Amid the outbreak of COVID-19, our state and federal governments have taken steps to ensure that families continue to have a place to live during this unprecedented global pandemic.
Selecting the Proper Business Entity When Rendering Professional Services
When deciding whether to create and form a business entity, individuals must consider not only the form of the entity (i.e. corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership), but also whether that entity form should be a professional services entity.
Not All Business Entities Are Created Equal
A business entity is a separate legal being from the actual business owner, created to engage in business or trade. For many business owners, the most important aspect of the business entity is the entity’s structure, which creates the ability to separate the debts of the business from the owner or owners.
Five Easy Ways for Your Business to Better Avoid Litigation
While there is no way to completely insulate your business from litigation, there are certain steps that every business owner should take to avoid litigation where possible.
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