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Nicholas M. - Commercial Lawyer in North Carolina
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Nicholas M.

President/Attorney
Free Consultation
Providence, Rhode Island
16 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NC CT, MA, ME, VT
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

Nicholas Matlach is a cybersecurity expert (CISSP) and an attorney who is dedicated to helping small businesses succeed. He is a client-focused professional who has a deep understanding of the challenges that small businesses face in the digital age. He also provides legal counsel to small businesses on a variety of issues, including formation, intellectual property, contracts, and employment law.

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David W. - Commercial Lawyer in North Carolina
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June 14, 2023

David W.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Indian Trail, North Carolina
12 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NC
Charlotte School of Law

David provides legal representation with flat fee pricing for services in many practice areas including Business Law, Local Government, Contracts, Estate Planning, and Trademarks. His legal expertise is complemented by a diverse background as a former stockbroker and registered investment advisor, treasurer of a $1 billion+ non-profit, and elected county official. David H. Williams Law, PLLC is committed to providing expert legal services at a flat fee, making specialized legal counsel more accessible and affordable. Reach out to today to schedule a complimentary consultation to see if David's diverse skill sets are a fit for you or your organization's legal needs. https://davidhwilliamslaw.cliogrow.com/book https://davidhwilliamslaw.com/

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"David was very helpful in answer my questions. He went above and beyond to inform me on my real estate inquiries and have provide valuable recommendations."

Deanna M. - Commercial Lawyer in North Carolina
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Deanna M.

Attorney
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Raleigh, North Carolina
8 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NC MN
Ave Maria School of Law

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.

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"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."

Taylor A. - Commercial Lawyer in North Carolina
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Taylor A.

General Counsel
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Mooresville, North Carolina
10 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NC
Charlotte School of Law

After starting my professional career in Human Resources in the Healthcare and Non-profit fields, I decided to expand my options and attended law school, passing the North Carolina bar in 2016. Since then, I have practiced in-house for healthcare companies, in the civil rights arena, and run my own business. I am currently looking to return to my legal roots and am excited to practice business law again.

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"Excellent service by a knowledgeable attorney at a lower price than I expected. Her comprehensive organizational program identified end of life planning I needed to do and provided a system to help keep all my information where I can easily update it and help my loved ones when they will need it most. I will use Ms. Abbasi again in the future. I highly recommend her for all estate planning needs."

Brian J R. - Commercial Lawyer in North Carolina
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Brian J R.

Managing Partner
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Raleigh NC
40 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NC CT, DC, NY
Benjamin N Cardoza School of Law

Immigration expert with over 30 years’ experience focused on start-up companies H-1, L-1, E, O-1 visas. PERM and extraordinary ability immigrant visas. Complex family immigration cases and waivers. I also assist early stage comapnies in entity formation and general legal matters for start-up companies in the areas of Telehealth, Technology and International Trade.

Steven W. - Commercial Lawyer in North Carolina
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Steven W.

Attorney
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Texas & North Carolina
5 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NC NY, TX
North Carolina Central University

Attorney Steven Wax is ardent about helping his clients. Whether creating personalized estate plans, drafting and negotiating contracts or other legal matters. Steven’s goal is to assist and counsel his clients to protect them and their loved ones. Steven grew up on Long Island, New York. He attended the University of Massachusetts in Amherst earning a BS in Sport Management. He earned his paralegal certificate at Duke University and earned his Juris Doctorate from North Carolina Central University School of Law in Durham, NC. Steven has an extensive legal career in the life science sector, working for some of the world’s largest Contract Research Organizations since 2013. Steven has negotiated a broad range of contracts for both businesses and individuals. Steven participated in the NCCU Elder Law Project, where he prepared wills, durable powers of attorney, living wills, and health care powers of attorneys for low/fixed income clients in Durham and surrounding counties. Steven finds meaningful ways to share his skills and passion with his community. Steven volunteers his time to Wills for Heroes, which provides no-cost estate planning documents to first responders and their families, through the NC Bar Foundation.

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"Steven was very helpful and informative throughout the process of reviewing my divorce decree, and he completed the project promptly. Thank you, Steven!"

N'kia N. - Commercial Lawyer in North Carolina
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May 9, 2023

N'kia N.

Attorney
Free Consultation
North Carolina
10 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NC
NCCU School of Law

I am a business law attorney, a business and entrepreneurship coach, and a small business owner. As an attorney, I have handled a wide range of business-related matters, including disputes involving construction, employment, intellectual property, landlord-tenant, ownership interest, professional licensure, and real estate. I am skilled at drafting demand letters and settlement agreements, as well as negotiating business buyouts, purchases, and sales. My special interests include: - employee handbooks; - independent contractor agreements; - protective/restrictive covenants (such as confidentiality agreements/non-disclosure agreements, non-competition agreements, and non-solicitation agreements); and -severance agreements. *** Any reference to a "FREE consultation" is for "Discovery Call" (legal information and/or information about my services). [All calls by appointment only.]

Maria M. - Commercial Lawyer in North Carolina
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May 21, 2023

Maria M.

Attorney
Free Consultation
North Carolina
30 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NC NJ, PA
Temple University Beasley School of Law

I have worked for over 20 years in the areas of family law, business formation, contracts and real estate law. In the area of family law, I represent clients in all areas of family law including child custody, child support, spousal support and marital property division as well as preparing prenuptial and separation agreements. I am experienced in real estate law, including commercial and residential leases, preparing various types of real estate related contracts. I am also experienced in business formation among other business law matters. I currently work in the area of grant management with the Small Business Administration.

Peter R. - Commercial Lawyer in North Carolina
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July 27, 2023

Peter R.

Of Counsel
Free Consultation
Hillsborough, North Carolina
32 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NC
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Admitted in NC in 1994. Law degrees from English and US law schools. Civil and criminal litigation experience as well as in house corporate attorney. Recipient of the highest civilian honors from 14 states, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, a papally blessed knighthood and listed in NLJ as a recipient of on of their Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award winners and the NLJ top 40 trial lawyers in the USA under 40 years old.

Sarah F. - Commercial Lawyer in North Carolina
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September 15, 2023

Sarah F.

Junior Partner
Free Consultation
Raleigh, NC
7 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NC WY
Campbell Law School

Sarah brings together her accounting and legal background to help solve client problems. Sarah couples her broad, general commercial legal background with our client’s international and business problems to arrive at elegant solutions that work for their business.

Robert W. - Commercial Lawyer in North Carolina
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November 16, 2023

Robert W.

Registered IP Attorney
Free Consultation
Durham, NC
15 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NC
Campbell University - Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law

I am an experienced Intellectual Property attorney registered with the USPTO and have managed my solo practice for over a decade. As part of my practice, I handle trademark and patent concerns for my clients. I’ve performed extensive prior art searches, drafted patent applications, and prosecuted patents across a broad range of technologies. I've helped my clients secure protection for both standard character and special form marks across a a variety of classes from candles to dog collars. I believe, as an IP attorney, that I can facilitate the development of new technologies by protecting your rights from infringement or helping you enter the market by establishing those rights from the ground up. More importantly, I believe it should be an open and affordable process that’s accessible to anyone pushing the bounds of innovation.

Adam T. - Commercial Lawyer in North Carolina
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December 7, 2023

Adam T.

Business Lawyer
Free Consultation
Seattle, Washington
14 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NC DC, NY, WA
Duke Law

Legal professional with 10+ years of Fortune 500 in-house and AmLaw 50 law firm experience in crafting multi-pronged litigation, regulatory, and public policy strategies and negotiating pioneering, high-stakes global cloud services and digital content distribution deals.

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Commercial Legal Questions and Answers

Commercial

Cancellation Of Lease

California

Asked on Oct 25, 2024

Can I cancel my lease early without penalties due to unforeseen circumstances?

I am currently leasing a commercial space for my small business, but due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn, my business has suffered significant financial losses and is on the brink of closure. I am struggling to keep up with the rent payments and have explored various options to reduce expenses, including downsizing or relocating to a more affordable space. However, the lease agreement I signed includes a clause that imposes substantial penalties for early termination. I am seeking legal advice on whether there are any grounds or legal provisions that would allow me to cancel the lease early without incurring these penalties, considering the unforeseen circumstances and financial hardship I am facing.

Dolan W.

Answered Nov 1, 2024

Hello! I'm so sorry that this has happened to you. So the downside here is that you're still bound to the lease, even despite these headaches. You're bound from the moment that you agree to rent the premises. This means that unless the landlord lets you out of it, you can't get out of it. There is a silver lining: 1. You could see if you can find a subtenant to rent it from you; 2. You can try to find someone to take over the lease agreement for you with the landlord's consent; 3. You could offer a settlement to the landlord, such as 1.5x the regular rent. 4. If you can't do either of those, then there is still some hope. Under the law, when a tenant breaks their lease there is an initial obligation or debt that the tenant owes to the landlord for any unpaid rent for the remainder of the lease. However, before the owner may claim such damages, s/he must mitigate (lessen) damages by making a good faith effort to re-rent the unit as soon as possible to try to cover any potential loss resulting from the lease-breaking. In other words, before a landlord can recover in court for the remainder of the lease (even for commercial leases), the landlord must make all reasonable efforts to find a new tenant to replace the old one. Best of luck! Dolan

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Commercial

Certificates of Incorporation

Texas

Asked on Feb 12, 2022

I want to start an Owner Operator Business. LLC.

I want to set up an Owner Operator Trucking Business LLC in the state of Texas. I need legal counsel to ensure everything is done right and I have the best protection in place to protect future assets in the event of frivolous lawsuits.

Kelvin R.

Answered Mar 8, 2022

Texas has several types of organizational structure options that will protect assets from creditors. There are a variety of factors that must be determined when deciding which entity type is best for your business. You will need a good business lawyer to help you decide between a C-Corporation, S-Corporation, Limited Liability Corporation, Joint Venture, General Partnership or a limited Partnership and the risks associated with each entity type. Roquemore Skierski PLLC are business and commercial litigation lawyers who act as outside counsel for many businesses, including start-ups, entrepreneurs, and established business. We help client's at each stage of their lifecycle from incorporation, to growth/expansion, to, ultimately, dissolution. www.roqski.com.

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Commercial

Letter Agreement

New York

Asked on Mar 14, 2022

i need a lawyer to review my lawyers retainer

I need to sue my landlord

Jane C.

Answered Mar 29, 2022

You can ask any of the attorneys on Contracts Counsel.

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Commercial

Gross Lease

California

Asked on Nov 22, 2024

What are the responsibilities of a tenant and a landlord in a gross lease agreement?

I am currently in the process of leasing a commercial space for my business, and I have come across the term 'gross lease.' From my understanding, a gross lease is where the tenant pays a fixed rent amount, and the landlord is responsible for covering all operating expenses such as property taxes, insurance, and maintenance. However, I would like to have a clearer understanding of the specific responsibilities of both the tenant and the landlord in a gross lease agreement to ensure that I am making an informed decision and to avoid any potential disputes or misunderstandings in the future.

Dolan W.

Answered Dec 31, 2024

Hello! My name is Dolan and welcome to ContractsCounsel.com! So with a "gross lease," the landlord takes care of operating expenses like property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs like you imagined here. This means the landlord is responsible for keeping the building in good shape, paying necessary taxes, and ensuring it's properly insured. They're also in charge of repairs and maintenance, handling issues like structural problems, plumbing, and electrical systems. If something major breaks, it's on them to fix it. Also, if there are shared spaces like lobbies or restrooms, the landlord manages cleaning and upkeep for these common areas. What does this mean for you? This means your main job is to pay the agreed-upon rent on time. This fixed amount makes budgeting easier since you know what you're paying each month. It's often helpful especially in commercial leases because you only need to worry about paying the rent. In most cases, tenants are responsible for their own utility bills, like electricity and water; it depends on the lease terms, so it's good to clarify this upfront. We can review the terms for you! Just let us know. Thanks!

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Commercial

Independent Contractor Agreement

New York

Asked on Jun 7, 2024

Can an independent contractor agreement be terminated without cause?

I have been working as an independent contractor for a company for the past year, and we have an agreement in place that outlines the terms and conditions of our working relationship. However, recently I have been experiencing issues with the company, such as delayed payments and a lack of communication. I am concerned about the possibility of the company terminating the agreement without any valid reason, as I rely on this income for my livelihood. I would like to know if it is legal for the company to terminate the independent contractor agreement without cause, and what rights and protections I have in this situation.

Muhammad Yar L.

Answered Jul 5, 2024

The ability to terminate an independent contractor agreement without cause typically depends on the specific terms of the contract. Many agreements include provisions for termination without cause, often with a specified notice period. If such a clause exists, either party can usually end the agreement for any reason, provided they follow the notice requirements. However, if the contract doesn't address termination without cause, or if it specifies that termination must be for cause only, then ending the agreement without a valid reason could potentially be considered a breach of contract. It's important to carefully review your agreement to understand your specific rights and options.

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