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Deanna M.
I have had the opportunity to experience the legal industry in a private setting and public sector, representing individuals, companies of all sizes, as well as the Government. As a strong leader, I take pride in continuously tackling new challenges and learning as much as possible, always finding answers and delivering results to my clients. I received my JD from Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Florida and went on to pass the Uniform Bar Exam. I am currently licensed in Minnesota and North Carolina. I have experience in real estate law, estate planning, contract law, family law, criminal law, and more.
"Deanna is very professional, easy to work with, clarifies doubt quickly, fast turnaround and value for money. I am very happy with the service. I would highly recommend her for any services that she offers."
Emmanuel A.
Results-driven young lawyer with over 2 years of combined legal experience. Adept at legal research, contract drafting, reviewing policies, client relations, and case management. Possess a J.D. from Elon Law School and am a member of the Minnesota State Bar in good standing.
"Emmanuel is fantastic and very easy to work with! We are so pleased with his quality of work, responsiveness, and attention to detail, and look forward to working with him again on future projects."
Harry N.
Experienced business advisor and in-house counsel with extensive litigation experience, representing parties in a variety of complex commercial disputes, including securities, financial fraud, contract, and antitrust litigation.
"Great job. Made it clear what my options were and my position in negotiations were."
Heather B.
Heather B.
Delivering proactive and strategic guidance to health and fitness professionals and entities as they scale.
"Was great working with Heather. She made it easy and I appreciated being able to look at the draft before finalizing and sending with any revisions or modifications needed. Highly recommend"
August 3, 2023
Noelle S.
I have been practicing law in Minnesota for the past 17 years, in general civil practice. My primary focus is employment law and contracts.
August 31, 2023
Jessica I.
Jess has been practicing law since 2018, but she's been in the business world far longer. Prior to law school, she gained valuable experiences managing in both retail and service industries. As an attorney, she combines practical real-world know-how with a deep understanding of the law. Learn more at www.voyagerlawmn.com
September 6, 2023
Christopher L.
I have worked in banking, financial technology and technology as a legal and compliance executive who negotiates and drafts contracts, ensures products and services comply with applicable regulations, implements policies and procedures, oversees litigation, and manages corporate governance programs.
Hao L.
Florida Licensed Attorney & CFA® Charterholder Specializing in Immigration, Taxation, Aviation, Bankruptcy, Estate & Succession, and Business & Civil Litigation
Misi A.
As a Senior Legal Professional, I have 16+ years experience with extensive background in commercial transactions and as a corporate generalist. I am well versed in contracts lifecycle, risk assessment, compliance, and healthcare regulations. My competencies extend to contract management and detailed project management skills. I have leveraged my legal contracts expertise to mitigate organizational risk, reduce costs, and drive multi-million-dollar revenue increases.
March 19, 2024
Nichole M.
Ms. Melton-Mitchell is a seasoned executive that has obtained a law degree and is practicing law as a second career. She has spent over 25 years in the health care industry and is well versed in health law, contract law, financial law, trusts and estates, M&A and other types of transactional law. She maintains evening and weekend hours to allow clients flexibility in connecting with her around their schedule.
Song L.
In her professional life, Song Lo brings in a depth experience as general counsel to various companies and organizations in business and the real estate arena. Over the last 26 years, she has advised both companies and individuals in the areas of corporate investments, real estate development and contracts across multiple markets.Song has extensive experience in understanding how the law impacts companies wherever they might be in their age and stage. Important to investor and entrepreneur efforts, she has advised in the acquisition and transfer of shareholder stocks and assisted in the restructuring of private companies. Her specific areas of expertise are in corporate organization, mergers and acquisitions, employment, investments and real estate development. Specifically in real estate, Song participated in all aspects of development including pre-development and successfully gaining entitlements necessary for residential, senior housing and commercial projects. She holds experience both as legal counsel and as co-developer of real estate development projects. She was an owner and developer of senior cooperatives in Minnesota, with the LifeStyle Communities Group, promoting innovation and active living for all seniors. And, she brings all of this experience to the table at Raven Enterprise Group and RJP Development to enhance and support its services to consult and develop meaningful real estate development projects.
April 21, 2024
Jocelyn W.
Jocelyn A. Walters-Hird focuses her practice on conservation law and other real estate matters. She has provided counsel on dozens of conservation easement transactions as well as fee sales and acquisitions, including the structuring, negotiating, and closing of such projects. Prior to joining the conservation community, Jocelyn worked as a litigator, which has informed her approach to drafting workable documents and resolving post-transaction issues. With both in-house counsel and private practice experience, Jocelyn has a unique skillset allowing her to problem solve and provide sound legal advice to land trusts, landowners, and other organizations. She is the former Sr. Staff Attorney at the Minnesota Land Trust, where she led the legal team of the state’s largest non-profit land trust. She also worked as Attorney for Conservation Partners, LLP, a nationally-recognized boutique law firm that has assisted land trusts and landowners in protecting hundreds of thousands of acres of land. Jocelyn now serves as Contracted Counsel for the firm.
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Adhesion Contract
Minnesota
Can I got a nonrefundable deposited back if no contract was signed?
I scheduled a free photography session with this girl. She said she needed $200 in advance that will go towards a package I'll buy when the photos are done. I decided the next day after looking how expensive her packages are that I couldn't afford it. I never signed the contract she sent me but she will not give me the $200 back. Can I get this money back? Am I in the wrong or is she?
Domonick G.
No
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Consulting Agreement
Florida
How to terminate a consulting agreement?
I recently entered into a consulting agreement with a client. After a few months, I have realized that the terms of the agreement are not beneficial to me and I would like to terminate it. I would like to know what legal steps I need to take in order to terminate the agreement and what potential repercussions I may face.
Diane D.
That's why you should read the agreement before you sign it and bring it to an attorney to review. Termination conditions of the contract should be in the contract. You have to follow those. If you don't like them, you can ask the other party if you can change them or if you can break the contract. If they don't agree, you're stuck and will be in breach if you try to cancel it. You can cancel it if the other party breaches it, but you have to have a valid reason or the courts will not grant it and you will end up with major legal bills.
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Equipment Lease
Maryland
Can an attorney negotiate an equipment lease to own purchase
I enter into a lease to own purchase HVAC equipment agreement; unfortunately, have fallen behind on payments-would like to keep unit! - In need of an attorney
Donya G.
Hello, I can assist you in negotiating to keep the equipment. I would first need to review the agreement and advise of the terms in which we can achieve that based on your contract. I would then call the leasing company and negotiate a settlement if I can. It would be up to the language in the agreement and the parties to decide whether or not to accept the offer. I have negotiated settlements in the past for my clients and have extensive experience with it. If you would like my assistance, you can contact me through the website. Otherwise, you can post your job on the website for other attorneys to bid and apply to the job. All the best Donya Gordon
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Book Publishing Agreement
Texas
Can a book publishing agreement be terminated if the publisher fails to fulfill their obligations?
I recently signed a book publishing agreement with a small publishing company, and they promised to provide editing, marketing, and distribution services for my book. However, it has been several months since the agreement was signed, and the publisher has failed to fulfill their obligations. They have not provided any editing or marketing support, and my book is not being properly distributed. I am concerned about the future success of my book and wondering if I have grounds to terminate the agreement due to the publisher's breach of contract.
Ricardo A.
Material Breach by Publisher – Right to Terminate:Ye s – under Texas law, if a book publisher fails to fulfill fundamental obligations under the publishing contract, the author (non-breaching party) may have the right to terminate the agreement. A material breach (a failure that goes to the heart of the contract) by one party allows the other party to end the contract and cease further performance. For example, if the publisher does not publish the book or fails to provide agreed-upon marketing/promotion crucial to the book’s success, that failure can be deemed a material breach of the publishing agreement. In such a case, the author can treat the contract as terminated due to the publisher’s non-performance. Texas courts recognize that when one party doesn’t “hold up their end of the bargain” in a significant way, the other party is relieved from continuing the contract. Contractual Termination Clauses: The specific written contract terms are critical here. Most publishing agreements are written and often contain provisions addressing default or termination. For instance, the contract might state that if the publisher fails to publish the book by a certain deadline or fails to pay royalties, the author can terminate and regain rights. Any such clause in the agreement will govern the termination process. Typically, publishing contracts include a requirement that the author give the publisher written notice of the breach and a chance to cure it within a specified time before the author can terminate. Texas law enforces these notice-and-cure provisions as written. Always check if the agreement has a clause like “Termination for Publisher’s Failure to Perform” or an “out-of-print”/reversion clause that triggers if the publisher isn’t meeting obligations. Notice and Opportunity to Cure: Before immediately canceling the contract, the author should follow any procedural steps required by the contract. Commonly, formal notice to the publisher describing their failure is required, along with a reasonable opportunity for the publisher to fix the problem. For example, if the publisher missed the publication deadline, the contract might require the author to give notice and maybe 30 days for the publisher to cure (publish or make arrangements) before termination is effective. This aligns with general contract principles in Texas – acting in good faith and giving the breaching party a chance to remedy can be necessary if the contract stipulates it. If the publisher fails to cure the breach in the prescribed time, the author can proceed to terminate the agreement. Grounds for Termination – “Failure to Fulfill Obligations”: Failing to meet essential obligations– such as not meeting publication deadlines, not printing or distributing the book at all, or not paying the author – typically constitutes a material breachin a publishing contract. If the breach “defeats the purpose of the contract” (for instance, the whole point was to publish and promote the book, and the publisher isn’t doing that), Texas law would consider it a substantial failure warranting termination. In one illustrative scenario, an author asked if they could end the contract because the publisher missed multiple release deadlines; the legal reasoning was that if timely publication was a key term, repeated delays amount to a major breach justifying termination. Likewise, lack of promised marketing support could be a breach if it significantly undermines the book’s success. The author should document how the publisher’s non-performance is a serious violation of the agreement. Remedies upon Termination: If a publishing agreement is terminated for the publisher’s breach, the author is generally released from any further obligations to that publisher and can seek remedies. This often means the author can keep any advance already paid (depending on the contract) and reclaim the book rights. The author may also seek damages for any financial losses caused by the delay or non-performance, though in publishing, usually the primary “remedy” is getting the rights back so the author can find a new publisher. Under contract law, the non-breaching party is entitled to be put in the position they would have been if the contract had been performed – in practical terms, the author could claim lost profits or opportunities if provable. However, many publishing contracts limit remedies, so it’s important to follow the contract’s termination procedure to ensure the rights revert to the author cleanly. In summary, yes, an author can terminate a book publishing agreement if the publisher materially fails to fulfill their obligations. Texas law treats a publisher’s significant failure (missed deadlines, no publication, lack of payment, etc.) as a material breach that can justify ending the contract. The author should invoke any applicable contract clauses, give required notice and time to cure, and then terminate if the issue remains unremedied. Once properly terminated for breach, the author is no longer bound by the contract and can seek appropriate remedies for the publisher’s breach.
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Venue Rental Agreement
Wisconsin
If a new company takes over my wedding venue is my original contract still valid at all?
I originally signed a contract months ago for my wedding venue. The venue was free as long as a $5,000 catering minimum was hit. Now a new company took over the venue and they are charging $3000 to use the venue not including catering and regardless of any food and beverage minimum. Needless to say this is about $3000 more than I was anticipating to spend. Is this legal?
Robert A.
I know people hate this answer from attorneys, but it depends on the wording of the contract and the specific facts of the situation. Most contracts will have a clause governing assignment of the contract to a third party. That clause will determine if the terms of the original contract are assignable to the new company operating the venue. If the contract is not assignable, or if the original operator decided not to assign the contract to the new operator, then you will have a new agreement with the new operator. Most contracts will also have a clause governing how the terms of the contract can be changed. If you would like a review of your situation and your contract, you can request a proposal for a review session. I generally do those at a flat fee, based on the length of the contract. I'm sure other attorneys would offer similar rates.
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