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Christopher R.
Corporate and transactional attorney in sixth year of practice. Focus areas include general corporate counsel, labor and employment law, business partnership matters, securities matters related to privately-held companies, and regulatory compliance in securities and finance matters.
"Christopher has been incredibly helpful with our ongoing project!"
Briana C.
Legal services cost too much, and are often of low quality. I have devoted my law practice to providing the best work at the most affordable price—in everything from defending small businesses against patent trolls to advising multinational corporations on regulatory compliance to steering couples through a divorce.
"Briana was responsive and quick to put the draft together. It has been a pleasure working with her!"
Jo Ann J.
Jo Ann has been practicing for over 20 years, working primarily with high growth companies from inception through exit and all points in between. She is skilled in Mergers & Acquisitions, Contractual Agreements (including founders agreements, voting agreements, licensing agreements, terms of service, privacy policies, stockholder agreements, operating agreements, equity incentive plans, employment agreements, vendor agreements and other commercial agreements), Corporate Governance and Due Diligence.
"Greatly appreciate Jo Ann's responsiveness and quick turnaround. Brought an incredible amount of knowledge and experience to a project I have little experience in."
Keidi C.
Keidi S. Carrington brings a wealth of legal knowledge and business experience in the financial services area with a particular focus on investment management. She is a former securities examiner at the United States Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and Associate Counsel at State Street Bank & Trust and has consulted for various investment houses and private investment entities. Her work has included developing a mutual fund that invested in equity securities of listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other listed real estate companies; establishing private equity and hedge funds that help clients raise capital by preparing offering materials, negotiating with prospective investors, preparing partnership and LLC operating agreements and advising on and documenting management arrangements; advising on the establishment of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs/Token Offerings) and counseling SEC registered and state investment advisers regarding organizational structure and compliance. Ms. Carrington is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University with a B.A. in International Relations. She earned her Juris Doctorate from New England Law | Boston and her LL.M. in Banking and Financial Law from Boston University School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New York. Currently, her practice focuses on assisting investors, start-ups, small and mid-size businesses with their legal needs in the areas of corporate and securities law.
"Received very meaningful advice and I hope to work with you in the future."
Ralph S.
Ralph graduated from University of Florida with his JD as well as an LLM in Comparative Law. He has a Master's in Law from Warsaw University , Poland (summa cum laude) and holds a diploma in English and European Law from Cambridge Board of Continuous Education. Ralph concentrates on business entity formation, both for profit and non profit and was trained in legal drafting. In his practice he primarily assists small to medium sized startups and writes tailor made contracts as he runs one of Florida disability non profits at the same time. T l Licensed. in Florida Massachusetts and Washington DC this attorney speaks Polish.
"Ralph was very nice and did a great job drafting my website's Terms and Privacy documents. Would hire him again for future work."
Moss S.
Over 30 years of experience practicing commercial real estate and complex business litigation law.
"Moss S was responsive and attentive to my needs and completed the task ahead of time and within budget"
Elizabeth W.
Liz is an experienced insurance professional, having worked with carriers and brokers for over 10 years. She can review or draft a variety of commercial agreements and is here to help your business. Specialties include: Master Service Agreements, business process outsourcing, marketing and partnership agreements, broker agreements, business associate agreements, and NDAs.
"Liz was very helpful and thoughtful through the whole process. She answered all of my questions along the way."
Richard G.
Attorney Gaudet has worked in the healthcare and property management business sectors for many years. As an attorney, contract drafting, review, and negotiation has always been an area of great focus and interest. Attorney Gaudet currently works in Massachusetts business, employment, corporate and bankruptcy law.
Ross F.
I am an experienced technology contracts counsel that has worked with companies that are one-person startups, publicly-traded international corporations, and every size in between. I believe legal counsel should act as a seatbelt and an airbag, not a brake pedal!
June 28, 2021
Joshua C.
Attorney Joshua K. S. Cali is a respected business, estate planning, and real estate attorney based in Ashland serving Middlesex County and other nearby areas. Joshua graduated summa cum laude from Bentley University in Waltham, MA, and from UCLA School of Law in Los Angeles. Before starting his own firm, Joshua practiced estate planning for high net worth clients at a boutique law firm in San Diego, CA.
July 29, 2021
Stanley K.
Stan provides legal services to small to medium-sized clients in the New England region, and throughout the U.S. and abroad. His clients are involved in a variety of business sectors, including software development, e-commerce, investment management and advising, health care, manufacturing, biotechnology, telecommunications, retailing, and consulting and other services. Stan focuses on the unique needs of each of his clients, and seeks to establish long term relationships with them by providing timely, highly professional services and practical business judgment. Each client's objectives, business and management styles are carefully considered to help him provide more focused and relevant services. Stan also acts as an outsourced general counsel for some of his clients for the general management of their legal function, including the establishment of budgets, creation of internal compliance procedures, and the oversight of litigation or other outside legal services.
Doug F.
Doug has over 20 years of private and public company general counsel experience focusing his legal practice on commercial transactions including both software and biotech. He is a tech savvy, business savvy lawyer who is responsive and will attain relationship building outcomes with your counterparty while effectively managing key risks and accelerating revenue. He received his Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law earning the Book Award in Professional Ethics and after graduation he taught legal writing there for a number of years. Prior to law school, Doug earned a M.A in Mathematics at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and a B.S in Honors Mathematics at Purdue University. After law school, Doug joined Fish & Richardson, where his practice focused on licensing software, trademarks and biotech. While at Fish & Richardson Doug authored a book on software licensing published by the American Intellectual Property Lawyers Association. Later he joined as General Counsel at FTP Software and led an IPO as well as corporate development. Doug has broad experience with a broad range of commercial agreement drafting and negotiation including SaaS software and professional services, distribution and other channel agreements, joint venture and M&A. Doug continued his leadership, corporate governance and commercial transaction practice at Mercury Computers (NASDAQ:MRCY) leading corporate development. Doug’s experience ranges from enterprise software to biotech and other vertical markets. He joined the board of Deque Systems in 2009 and joined in an operating role as President in 2020 successfully scaling the software business.
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Commercial Real Estate
Commercial Lease
Massachusetts
Can the tenant assign the lease to another business?
I am a business owner who recently signed a commercial lease for a retail space. I was recently approached by another business who is interested in taking over my lease, and I am wondering if I am able to assign the lease to them. I am looking to understand the legal implications of assigning the lease, as well as any other requirements or restrictions I should be aware of.
Joseph M.
In Massachusetts, a commercial tenant can assign or sublet the unit to a third party - UNLESS there is a specific prohibition in the current lease. However, even if there is such a prohibition, it might still be worth speaking to the landlord about since it might be mutually beneficial.
Commercial Real Estate
Commercial Lease
Massachusetts
Can the tenant sublease the property to another business?
I am a business owner and I am looking to rent a commercial space for my business. I am considering signing a commercial lease with the landlord, but I am concerned about my ability to sublease the property to another business. I am trying to determine whether this is an option that is available to me and what the implications would be.
Joseph M.
In Massachusetts, a commercial tenant can sublet or even fully assign the unit to a third party - UNLESS there is a specific prohibition in the current lease. However, even if there is such a prohibition, it might still be worth speaking to the landlord about since it might be mutually beneficial.
Commercial Real Estate
Financing Agreement
New York
What legal considerations should I be aware of when engaging in cross-border financing?
I am a business owner based in the United States, and I am exploring opportunities to expand my operations into other countries. As part of this expansion, I am considering obtaining financing from international lenders or investors. However, I am unsure about the legal implications and potential challenges associated with cross-border financing. I am particularly interested in understanding the regulatory frameworks, tax implications, and any potential risks that I should be aware of before proceeding with such financing arrangements.
Arthur S.
The answer to this question is too voluminous for this format. The governing laws, rules, regulations, etc of each foreign jurisdiction must be taken into consideration prior to entering into a "cross border" financing transaction. Every lender focuses on its exit strategy in the event a loan becomes a non-performing loan...and it is incumbent upon the borrower to fully explore and understand these "exit" strategies.. I would also emphasize the need to fully understand the scope of borrower's obligations under the underwriting scope and requirements of the lender, as well as the several types of loan guarantees that may be required by the lender in any such cross-border financings.
Commercial Real Estate
Commercial Lease
California
What is a commercial lease agreement and how does it work?
I am a business owner interested in renting a commercial space for my business. I am trying to understand the details of a commercial lease agreement and how it works so I can make an informed decision about whether or not to sign a lease. I am looking for information about the terms, conditions, and other relevant details that could affect my business.
MICHAEL B.
A commercial lease agreement sets out the parameters of the space to be leased, including a description of the premises, an allocation of responsibilities for janitorial services, electrical services, tenant improvements, insurance requirements, payment of rent and payment of common area expenses, parking for employees and visitors, telephone and telecommunication services and many other issues.
Commercial Real Estate
Gas Station Lease Agreement
New York
Can a gas station lease agreement be terminated if the landlord fails to provide necessary repairs and maintenance?
I am a gas station owner and have been leasing the property from a landlord for the past five years. Over time, I have noticed several issues with the property such as leaking fuel tanks, faulty pumps, and inadequate lighting. Despite multiple requests, the landlord has failed to address these issues, which are affecting the safety and profitability of my business. I want to know if I have the right to terminate the lease agreement due to the landlord's negligence and breach of their obligation to provide necessary repairs and maintenance.
Danny J.
Your situation as a gas station owner facing maintenance and safety issues due to landlord negligence is indeed concerning. The ability to terminate a lease agreement in these circumstances depends on several factors: 1. Lease Terms: The specific provisions in your lease agreement regarding maintenance responsibilities and termination clauses are crucial. 2. Implied Warranty of Habitability: Even if not explicitly stated, there's often an implied obligation for landlords to maintain the property in a safe and usable condition. 3. Environmental Regulations: Gas stations are subject to strict environmental and safety regulations. The landlord's failure to address issues like leaking fuel tanks could be a serious violation. 4. Material Breach: The landlord's failure to make necessary repairs could constitute a material breach of the lease agreement, potentially justifying termination. 5. Notice and Opportunity to Cure: Most jurisdictions require tenants to provide formal notice and allow landlords a reasonable time to address issues before termination. Given the complexity of commercial lease agreements and the specific safety concerns in the gas station industry, it would be prudent to have a thorough legal review of your situation. As an experienced attorney, I could: 1. Review your lease agreement in detail 2. Assess the extent of the landlord's breach 3. Evaluate potential environmental and safety liabilities 4. Guide you through the proper notification process 5. Advise on options for lease termination or negotiation with the landlord Would you like to discuss your specific circumstances in more detail to determine the best course of action for protecting your business and ensuring compliance with safety regulations?
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