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Deanna M. - Contracts Lawyer in Raleigh, 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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Taylor A. - Contracts Lawyer in Raleigh, 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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Brian J R. - Contracts Lawyer in Raleigh, 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.

Jeff G. - Contracts Lawyer in Raleigh, North Carolina
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Jeff G.

Business Lawyer
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Raleigh, North Carolina
3 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NC IN
Valparaiso University School of Law

Jeff has 25 years of commercial transactional experience within numerous industries, including finance/banking, telecommunications/utilities, insurance, and software. He is a recognized authority on contracts, software licensing and negotiation. Jeff earned his Juris Doctorate from Valparaiso University School of Law and his Masters in Business Administration from North Carolina State University and is licensed to practice law in North Carolina and Indiana.

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Jazmin C. - Contracts Lawyer in Raleigh, North Carolina
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Jazmin C.

Partner
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Charlotte, North Carolina
13 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NC
Florida A&M University College of Law

JAZMIN G. CALDWELL is a Partner and Attorney at Elder Law & Estate Planning Solutions of the Piedmont. She was the previous owner and sole proprietor of The Law Office of J.G. Caldwell, PLLC; which was established in 2013. As a partner at Brown & Caldwell- Elder Law & Estate Planning Solutions of the Piedmont, she focuses on Estate Planning and Estate Administration. She is also well versed in Corporate Law (Business and Non-Profit Formation), Contract Formation, Real Property Law, and Deed Preparation for the residents of the Piedmont area of North Carolina.

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

Peter R.

Of Counsel
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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. - Contracts Lawyer in Raleigh, North Carolina
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September 15, 2023

Sarah F.

Junior Partner
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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. - Contracts Lawyer in Raleigh, North Carolina
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November 16, 2023

Robert W.

Registered IP Attorney
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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. - Contracts Lawyer in Raleigh, North Carolina
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December 7, 2023

Adam T.

Business Lawyer
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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.

John V. - Contracts Lawyer in Raleigh, North Carolina
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February 20, 2024

John V.

owner
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Veach Law PLLC
43 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NC TN, TX
Georgetown Law School

Education: Georgetown Law (83), Yale (75- BA in Economics), Hotchkiss School (1970). Practice areas have included commercial litigation, individual litigation, and securities litigation and arbitration.

V. Yvette S. - Contracts Lawyer in Raleigh, North Carolina
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February 27, 2024

V. Yvette S.

Managing Attorney
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New York, NY
24 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NC NY
Duke University School of Law

I am a highly skilled attorney, fluent in English and Spanish with 20 years of legal experience and 8 additional years of real estate, project finance, banking, financial, securities, and start-up company experience. I worked 6 years with 2 international law firms and handled extremely complex work for all types of clients, 3 years with a Federal Government Regulator, and 5 years in various compliance management positions at national and international financial institutions. I am licensed in New York and North Carolina. I will handle federal litigation on a non-contingency basis. I also practice Appellate Advocacy for constitutional, employment, consumer, and corporate laws. I am skilled in many different NY and NC laws. I have successfully represented clients with state and federal regulatory investigations. I can help you with the FDA, SEC, OCC, CFPB, FDIC, FR and certain state regulators.

Brandon S. - Contracts Lawyer in Raleigh, North Carolina
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April 4, 2025

Brandon S.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Missouri, North Caroline, Washington DC
6 Yrs Experience
Licensed in NC DC, MO
Washington University School of Law

I am a litigation expert of five years with tax experience, strict product liability, sexual abuse, personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, and black mold.

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Business Contract

North Carolina

Asked on Sep 24, 2023

Business contract with a termination fee?

I am currently in the process of starting a business and I have been presented with a contract that includes a termination fee. I am not sure what obligations I have with respect to this fee and I would like to know what kind of legal implications I may be subject to in the event of a termination. I am also interested in exploring the potential for negotiation of this fee in order to ensure that I am not overpaying for services that I may no longer need.

N'kia N.

Answered Sep 29, 2023

A termination fee is a payment that one party to a contract pays the other party for terminating the contract before it expires. The general purpose is to compensate the non-terminating party for resources used and/or opportunities missed as a result of entering into the contract that is then terminated early. A well-written termination fee clause will typically include the exact fee to be paid or, if not exact, a clear explanation of how the fee is to be calculated. Additionally, it will include a timeline for the payment(s). Unless the terms of the contract are otherwise contrary to law, the terminating party is presumed to be responsible for paying the stated sum at the stated time. While it is common for a business contract to contain a termination fee clause, a termination fee that is unreasonable under the circumstances is at risk of not being enforceable. However, disputing a termination fee clause can require a lot of the parties' time and money. Before signing a contract with a termination fee clause, all of the parties should be sure that they understand and agree with the clause. If you are considering signing a contract with a termination fee clause, you might have an attorney review it before you sign it. The attorney might even be able to assist you with negotiating changes, if needed or helpful.

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Independent Contractor Agreement

North Carolina

Asked on Nov 9, 2023

Are templates for independent contractor agreements okay?

I am an independent contractor and am currently in the process of negotiating a new agreement with a client. I am trying to understand the implications of using a template agreement, as opposed to having an agreement written specifically for our situation. I want to ensure that I am protecting my interests and that the agreement is legally binding.

N'kia N.

Answered Nov 12, 2023

Contract templates tend to follow the "Goldilocks principle." 1. The first template is too generic, so it won't likely protect many user-specific interests. 2. The second template is too specific, so it won't likely protect the interests of users outside of a specific category. 3. The third template is just right, so it is most likely to protect a specific party's legal interests. However, this template is one that an attorney created after having the opportunity to understand that party's goals and preferences. If a template was not created (or at least revised by an attorney) specifically for you, it might be best to think of it as a point of origin rather than a final product to be used as-is. Also, the independent contractor relationship is a widely misunderstood legal concept. But it is important for an independent contractor to understand how to leverage the nature of the relationship to negotiate favorable contract terms. An attorney can review, revise, negotiate, or write a contract, including an independent contractor agreement. Consult with a North Carolina attorney who is knowledgeable about independent contractor relationships and able to tailor your independent contractor agreement to your specific needs.

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Contracts

Letter of Intent

North Carolina

Asked on Oct 23, 2024

Can a Letter of Intent be legally binding?

I am in the process of negotiating a business deal with another party, and we have exchanged a series of letters of intent outlining our intentions and basic terms of the agreement. However, I have heard conflicting opinions on whether a letter of intent is legally binding or merely a preliminary document. I want to understand the legal implications of these letters and whether they can be enforced in case of a breach by either party.

Jeff G.

Answered Nov 26, 2024

Yes, they can, depending on how they’re written. Generally speaking, a promise to enter into an agreement isn’t binding. But the problem with most Letters of Intent is that they can sometimes contain all of the essential elements of a contract: offer, consideration, demonstration of capacity, and contracting for something it’s legal to contract for. So how is a Letter of Intent NOT a contract? You have to remove one of the elements, usually the offer or consideration. It has to say that it’s not an offer, for example - that it’s a negotiation document. And 99/100, LoI’s don’t say that at all.

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LLC Operating Agreement

North Carolina

Asked on Apr 27, 2022

I have a established LLC need to setup operating agreement - what is estimate cost ?

I have a established LLC need to setup operating agreement - what is estimate cost ?

Cindy A.

Answered Jun 2, 2022

It depends on the industry and complexity of the purpose of the agreement.

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Business Contracts

Independent Contractor Agreement

North Carolina

Asked on Nov 13, 2023

What are common pitfalls in contractor agreements?

I am a small business owner looking to hire an independent contractor to help with some of my workload. I am concerned about entering into an agreement with the contractor and would like to know more about common pitfalls in contractor agreements so that I can ensure I am entering into a fair and equitable arrangement.

N'kia N.

Answered Nov 14, 2023

In North Carolina, there are numerous potential pitfalls for independent contractor agreements. A few general pitfalls include: 1. Classification: An independent contractor agreement should properly establish that the relationship is intended to be an independent contractor relationship (not an employment relationship). The agreement should include terms and conditions that make the intended nature of the relationship absolutely clear. 2. Compensation: An independent contractor agreement should properly address the contractor's compensation. The agreement should not include references to terms typically reserved for employment relationships (like "salary" or "exempt/non-exempt"). 3. Control: An independent contractor agreement should demonstrate that the hiring party will not control the contractor like it would an employee. The agreement should not include terms and conditions that unlawfully or unnecessarily limit the contractor's rights (like the right to provides services to other clients to generate independent income). 4. Criteria/Qualifications: An independent contractor agreement should establish that the contractor is qualified to provide the services "independently" i.e. without the hiring party providing training or supervision. The agreement should not include terms and conditions that demonstrate an improper degree of control (like probation, performance reviews, or discipline). There are also pitfalls that are based on such factors as the industry or nature of the hiring party's business, the nature of the services the contractor will be performing, or the nature of the relationship between the parties. To be fair and equitable, an independent contractor agreement must respect the various laws governing independent contractor relationships. For example, a worker should not be required to accept a role as an "independent contractor" if the hiring party intends to control the worker like an employee. A North Carolina attorney who is knowledgeable of independent contractor relationships can assist with an independent contractor agreement. Consult with a knowledgeable attorney to help ensure you avoid some common pitfalls in independent contractor agreements.

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