31 August

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I Am Facing Foreclosure—What Should I Do?

If you’ve fallen behind on your mortgage payments, the threat of foreclosure can be a terrifying thing that keeps you up at night worrying that you may lose the roof over your head. The thought of losing your home—in some cases a cherished family heirloom that has seen generations grow up inside its walls—can be especially devastating. There are options available to stop a foreclosure and talking to a foreclosure attorney to help you determine if you are able to save your home is a great first step. Banks May Help If You’re Behind Right now, many mortgage holders are willing to work...

17 August

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How Can I Fight a Drug Possession Charge?

Posted by Gene Kirzhner

in Criminal Law

If you're charged with possession of drugs, either for personal use or with intent to sell, a drug crime attorney is the first person you should contact following an arrest. The risk factors can be huge, including suspension of a driver’s license, fines, or incarceration, which could make finding employment difficult in the future. An experienced attorney can explore the kinds of defenses that might apply in your case. Potential Defenses for Drug Possession There are several defenses a drug crime attorney can use that might work in your favor when defending a drug possession charge. Some of these defenses include: Questionable facts, testimony...

03 August

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How Can I Fight a Domestic Violence Charge?

Posted by Gene Kirzhner

in Criminal Law

According to statistics, every year there are 2 million injuries and 1,300 deaths that are the result of domestic violence. Many more cases are filed, but not all domestic violence claims are true. If you’ve been arrested based on false accusations of domestic violence, what can you do? Contacting a great domestic violence attorney is the most important first step to help establish a solid defense. Why Would Someone Lie About Domestic Violence? During contentious divorce proceedings, it is not uncommon for women to make false claims of domestic violence to bolster the assets to which she might be entitled, or to be...

20 July

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How Can I Ensure I Protect My Assets in the Event of a Divorce?

Posted by Gene Kirzhner

in Family Law

One of the most challenging parts of any divorce is the division of property, the negotiations for which often account for the bulk of the time it takes to settle the dissolution of a marriage. Who gets the vacation house? Who gets the primary residence? What happens to a hard-earned retirement fund? The more marital assets there are, the more complex the division of property will be. Having the right divorce attorney, one experienced in property division, can ensure an equitable division of possessions and assets, one that recognizes certain critical issues such as who has primary custody of children after the...

06 July

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Entertainment Law Litigation Is Complex

Posted by Gene Kirzhner

in Entertainment Law

While entertainment is a creative field, at times things can get dirty. In some cases, creatives find themselves experiencing mental blocks and as deadlines loom, the intellectual property (IP) of one entertainer, whether it is a songwriter, an artist, or an author, can wind up being circulated as the IP of another. For example, in 1976, author Alex Haley released the pivotal epic Roots: The Saga of an American Family, which earned a Pulitzer Prize and led to a miniseries that kept rapt viewers watching as it dominated TV ratings. Haley marketed the book as a true story tracing his ancestry back...

22 June

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Entertainment Industry Contracts and Sky-High Salaries Require a Skilled Attorney

Posted by Gene Kirzhner

in Entertainment Law

Because of the variety of different ways entertainment companies pay actors, contracts for entertainers can be complex works. Many of the biggest payments to television and film stars, for example, are on the back end, through residuals or royalties, and contracts need to stipulate the percentage an actor might be paid for shows that are airing in syndication or on a streaming service such as Netflix or Hulu. And when it comes to how much money can be made in royalties, it all comes down to the contract. TV Stars Can Make Bank, or Not, Depending on the Contract For example, the stars...

08 June

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Need a criminal law attorney? Yes, If You Have Been Accused of a Crime

Posted by Gene Kirzhner

in Criminal Law

There aren’t too many things more harrowing than being arrested for a crime but hiring an experienced criminal law attorney, no matter how serious the crime, can help lessen charges, negotiate a plea bargain, or get your charges dropped entirely. What you don’t want to do, no matter how secure you feel about your innocence, is to attempt to represent yourself in court. Attorneys are skilled in courtroom procedures and less likely to experience anxiety that can cause you to trip up over details that are critical to your defense. Attorneys also understand the nuances involved with interviewing witnesses, negotiating with prosecutors,...

25 May

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Commercial Lease Agreements Can Protect Your Business Security

Posted by Gene Kirzhner

in Business Litigation Attorney

For any business that requires the leasing of commercial space, the terms of that lease are critical to the future of business operations. Successfully negotiating those terms can ensure that you have a space in which you can happily operate for decades to come. Given the importance of a commercial lease agreement, it’s imperative to have an attorney skilled in such contracts, drafting or negotiating a document that provides the security your business needs going forward. That same attorney can also help effectively act on your behalf in case of a dispute. Provisions Protect a Landlord While a lease can be negotiated to provide...

11 May

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Child Custody Cases Can be Brutal

Posted by Gene Kirzhner

in Family Law

Child custody cases can be the most heated part of divorce proceedings, and are often combative, contentious battles, greatly impacting children in a negative manner. One of the worst public custody battles was between “Real Housewives of New York” star Bethenny Frankel and her ex-husband, Jason Hoppy. The two were married for three years, and had a daughter, Bryn. The 2013 split between the couple was drawn out for years because both Frankel and Hoppy filed for sole custody of Bryn. According to US Weekly, Frankel told Hoppy in court in 2014, “We are going to war.” And war it was. According to...

27 April

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Buy-Sell Agreements Effectively Plan for the Future

Posted by Gene Kirzhner

in Business Litigation Attorney

Business owners juggle many different job titles, but one unlikely occupation is fortune teller. That’s why buy-sell agreements are such invaluable documents for businesses that are owned by multiple parties or if a business owner has multiple heirs. Such agreements make provisions for when a business owner would like to retire or is no longer able to operate the business and determines how business assets and ownership of the business will be divided if a co-owner wants to leave the business or an owner should pass away or become disabled. Buy-sell agreements leave nothing to chance, ensuring that all parties, including descendants...

13 April

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Business Lease Agreements Are Not Without Potential Problems

Posted by Gene Kirzhner

in Business Litigation Attorney

A business lease agreement is one of the most important documents for a business owner to negotiate, given the long-term life of a company. While businesses of all sizes stand to suffer in the event of lease issues, large businesses especially have a lot to lose if they are on the wrong end of a business lease dispute. Business lease agreements help secure rental space for decades to come, so you can establish roots as a go-to supper club or provide financial security for bank customers who might then set up accounts for their children and grandchildren. Do I Need an Attorney...

30 March

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Business Contracts Cement Company Health and Wealth

Posted by Gene Kirzhner

in Business Litigation Attorney

When it comes to the success of your business—or failure, for that matter—contracts are everything. Because of that, business contract negotiations are vital when working with another company to benefit you both. Essentially, contract negotiations bring two sides to an agreement on a set of legally binding terms. Because both parties will be looking for the most favorable terms and to lessen financial and legal risk factors, having an experienced attorney to provide legal guidance is an excellent way to protect your interests. What Are the Risk Factors? Contract negotiation is a critical part of contract management, and delays in the execution of...

16 March

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Bankruptcy Attorney Can Assist When No Other Option Makes Sense

Posted by Gene Kirzhner

in Bankruptcy Law

There are times—especially now, as COVID-19 outbreaks and their variants continue to ravage the nation—that cause businesses to close, work to slow, cost of living prices to rise, and bills to pile up. Financial problems mount and become so bad is feels as if they might swallow you up. While many companies are doing their best to work with customers in order to help them stay above water, tanking financial stability can be a difficult situation from which to overcome. Contacting the right bankruptcy attorney, such as the lawyers at Rowena N. Nelson LLC, can help guide you through financial problems,...

02 March

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Are You an LGBTQ Parent Involved in a Divorce? An Attorney Can Protect Your Rights

Posted by Gene Kirzhner

in Family Law

There was a time when some people were confused about their LGBTQ status, or worked hard to hide it, often getting married and having children in order to prevent anyone from knowing their truth. However, as times changed and generational shifts occurred, acceptance and understanding spread, and legal protections for members of the LGBTQ community were put into place. That acceptance allowed many of the people who were hiding their sexual identity to come out, a move that unfortunately leads to divorce. Before the cultural changes, most courts would have awarded children to the heterosexual parent automatically; today, family law ensures that...

16 February

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An Attorney Can Help You Resolve SBA Loan Debt

Posted by Gene Kirzhner

in SBA Loan

If your small business needs funding at some point, whether it’s to upgrade ovens and commercial-grade mixers for a bakery, or to cover the costs of moving to a location that you believe would be more lucrative for your establishment, a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan is often a good place to start. Many small business owners turn to SBA loans to help fund their venture, in some cases including for initial start-up costs. SBA loans are provided through private financial institutions, but are backed by the federal government through the SBA. SBA loans are secured loans designed to stimulate business...

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