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Forest H.
Forest is a general practice lawyer. He provides legal advice regarding small business law, contracts, estates and trusts, administrative law, corporate governance and compliance. Forest practiced complex commercial litigation in Florida for eight years, representing clients such as Host Marriott, Kellogg School of Business, and Toyota. Since moving to Nashville in 2005, he has provided legal advice to clients forming new businesses, planning for the future, and seeking funding through the use of equity and/or debt in their businesses. This advice has included the selection of business type, assistance in drafting and editing their business plans and offering material, reviewing proposed term sheets, and conducting due diligence. Forest is a member of the Florida, Tennessee, and Texas Bars; in addition. Forest has held a Series 7, General Securities Representative Exam, Series 24, General Securities Principal, and Series 63, Uniform Securities Agent State Law.
"I had a great experience working with Forest Hamilton during the acquisition process. Forest was professional, responsive, and easy to work with throughout the APA drafting and review process. Communication was clear, revisions were handled quickly, and he helped keep the transaction moving smoothly from start to finish. I appreciated his professionalism and willingness to answer questions throughout the process. Would definitely recommend him to others needing support with business acquisition agreements and transaction-related legal work. Thanks again, Forest."
Eric M.
Experienced and business-oriented attorney with a great depth of contract experience including vendor contracts, service contracts, employment, licenses, operating agreements and other corporate compliance documents.
Curt L.
For over thirty five (35) years, Mr. Langley has developed a diverse general business and commercial litigation practice advising clients on day-to-day business and legal matters, as well as handling lawsuits and arbitrations across Texas and in various other states across the country. Mr. Langley has handled commercial matters including employment law, commercial collections, real estate matters, energy litigation, construction, general litigation, arbitrations, defamation actions, misappropriation of trade secrets, usury, consumer credit, commercial credit, lender liability, accounting malpractice, legal malpractice, and appellate practice in state and federal courts. (Online bio at www.curtmlangley.com).
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Diana M.
Diana is a registered patent attorney and licensed to practice law in Florida and in federal courts in Florida and in Texas. For nearly a decade, Diana has been known as the go-to brand builder, business protector, and rights negotiator. Diana works with individual inventors, startups, and small to medium-sized closely held business entities to build, protect, and leverage a robust intellectual property portfolio comprising patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade dress, and trade secrets.
"Diana was professional, thorough and a delight to work with. I will be a repeat customer. --Tom"
Jose P.
I am a corporate lawyer with expertise working with small businesses, venture capital and healthcare. Previously, I worked at large law firms, as well as head attorney for companies. I graduated from Harvard College and University of Pennsylvania Law School. I speak 5 languages (Spanish, French, Italian and Russian, plus English), visited over 60 countries, and used to compete in salsa dancing!
"Was an absolute pleasure working with them. I plan on working with them a lot in the future."
Jeremiah C.
Jeremiah C.
Creative, results driven business & technology executive with 27 years of experience (17+ as a business/corporate lawyer). A problem solver with a passion for business, technology, and law. I bring a thorough understanding of the intersection of the law and business needs to any endeavor, having founded multiple startups myself with successful exits. I provide professional business and legal consulting. Throughout my career I've represented a number large corporations (including some of the top Fortune 500 companies) but the vast majority of my clients these days are startups and small businesses. Having represented hundreds of successful crowdfunded startups, I'm one of the most well known attorneys for startups seeking CF funds. I hold a Juris Doctor degree with a focus on Business/Corporate Law, a Master of Business Administration degree in Entrepreneurship, A Master of Education degree and dual Bachelor of Science degrees. I look forward to working with any parties that have a need for my skill sets.
"Jeremiah was pleasant to speak to and provided high quality work. I appreciate that he took the time to call me personally instead of a paralegal. Work delivered early and high quality! Highly recommend"
Bryan B.
Experienced attorney and tax analyst with a history of working in the government and private industry. Skilled in Public Speaking, Contract Law, Corporate Governance, and Contract Negotiation. Strong professional graduate from Penn State Law.
"Positive experience working with Bryan. Great communication. He delivered exactly what he promised within the time frame he said he would. I really appreciate his help and would recommend him without hesitation."
George O.
George Oggero is a down-to-earth lawyer who understands that his clients are human beings. He is a lifelong Houston resident. He graduated from St. Thomas High School and then Texas A&M University. He obtained his Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law in 2007. He is experienced in real estate, criminal defense, civil/commercial matters, personal, injury, business matters, general counsel on-demand, and litigation.
"George simply and clearly helped me understand the requirements associated with my business which saves me time, money and unnecessary paperwork!"
Don G.
Texas licensed attorney specializing for 22 years in Business and Contract law with a focus on construction law and business operations. My services include General Business Law Advisement; Contract Review and Drafting; Legal Research and Writing; Business Formation; Articles or Instructive Writing; and more. I am able to draft and review contracts, and have experience with, contract law and business formation in any state. For more insight into my skills and experience, please feel free to visit my LinkedIn profile or contact me with any questions.
"Don is very responsive, knowledgeable, efficient and professional."
August 25, 2020
Rinky P.
Rinky S. Parwani began her career practicing law in Beverly Hills, California handling high profile complex litigation and entertainment law matters. Later, her practice turned transactional to Lake Tahoe, California with a focus on business startups, trademarks, real estate resort development and government law. After leaving California, she also served as in-house counsel for a major lending corporation headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa as well as a Senior Vice President of Compliance for a fortune 500 mortgage operation in Dallas, Texas prior to opening Parwani Law, P.A. in Tampa, Florida. She has represented various sophisticated individual, government and corporate clients and counseled in a variety of litigation and corporate matters throughout her career. Ms. Parwani also has prior experience with state and federal consumer lending laws for unsecured credit cards, revolving credit, secured loans, retail credit, sales finance and mortgage loans. She also has served as a special magistrate and legal counsel for numerous Florida County Value Adjustment Boards. Her practice varies significantly from unique federal and state litigation cases to transactional matters. Born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, Ms. Parwani worked in private accounting for several years prior to law school. Her background includes a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate from Iowa (currently the license is inactive) and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation (currently the designation is inactive). Ms. Parwani or the firm is currently a member of the following organizations: Hillsborough County Bar Association, American Bar Association, Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She is a Fellow of the American Bar Association. Ms. Parwani is a frequent volunteer for Fox Channel 13 Tampa Bay Ask-A-Lawyer. She has published an article entitled "Advising Your Client in Foreclosure" in the Stetson Law Review, Volume 41, No. 3, Spring 2012 Foreclosure Symposium Edition. She is a frequent continuing legal education speaker and has also taught bankruptcy seminars for the American Bar Association and Amstar Litigation. She was commissioned by the Governor of Kentucky as a Kentucky Colonel. In addition, she teaches Immigration Law, Bankruptcy Law and Legal Research and Writing as an adjunct faculty instructor at the Hillsborough Community College Ybor campus in the paralegal studies program.
October 1, 2020
Brandon L.
Brandon is a Texas Super Lawyer®, meaning he is among the top 2.5% of attorneys in his state. He has designed his practice to provide a unique ecosystem of legal support services to business and entrepreneurs, derived from his background as a federal district law clerk, published biochemist, and industry lecturer. Brandon is fluent in Spanish, an Eagle Scout, and actively involved with the youth in his community. He loves advocating for his clients and thinks he may never choose to retire.
October 1, 2020
Richard E.
Richard is a wizard at taking on bureaucracies and simply getting the job done. His clients value his straight-forward counsel and his ability to leverage a top-notch legal staff for efficient and effective results. Richard is a professional engineer, professor of law, and has been named among the top 2.5% of attorneys in Texas by the Super Lawyers®. When he is not driving results for his clients, Richard can be found with his small herd on his Texas homestead.
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Consulting Agreement
Texas
What are common pitfalls in consulting agreements?
I am a business owner who is looking to hire a consultant to provide services for my company. I am currently in the process of drafting a consulting agreement and want to make sure I am aware of any potential pitfalls that could arise. I want to make sure that the agreement is fair to both parties and that all of our rights are properly protected.
Darryl S.
Ownership of any intellectual property is often an issue that gets negotiated. Also the Indemnity provision.
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Agreement Of Purchase And Sale
Texas
could the owner finance seller still be able to change the maturity date payment term of the contract post signature.
I sold my mortgage home by owner finance in 2016. It has 15 year maturity date term.
Domonick G.
Depends. It must be in writing unless specified in the agreement otherwise. Further, do both party mutually agree or does the original contract all for a unilateral change, per its terms.
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Contractor Agreement
Texas
How to handle breaches in a contractor agreement?
I am currently working with a contractor to complete a project for my business. We have agreed to a contract and have been working together for the past few months. Recently, I have noticed that the contractor is not meeting the requirements of the contract and I would like to know how to handle these breaches in a contractor agreement.
Michelle T.
Great question. First, you want to read your contract very carefully to see if the actions are in fact a violation of its terms, sometimes there can be flexibility in the provisions with regard to timelines and so forth. If there is in fact a breach, make sure you keep accurate documentation of the violations. Often times, a well written letter to the other party listing their obligations under the contract and how they have breached those violations is enough to get them to change their behavior. If not, you have the option to ask the court to enforce the agreement or require the breaching party to compensate you for any damages.
Contracts
Contract Agreement
Texas
Do any lawyers do home visit?
I'm in need of help from a contract lawyer to do a home visit that read and explain a contract before signing?
George O.
I often go to my clients if they are in Houston or the surrounding areas.
Contracts
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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