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Partnerships... For better or worse

I have represented clients who filed suit against former partners for breach of contract and other claims. Among the most common claims include when one of the partners embezzled money from the company or one partner kicked out the other from the business and changed the locks to the business.

Read Carefully your Commercial Lease

Commercial leases are complex contracts typically drafted by attorneys who specialize in drafting these documents. It is unlikely that a lay person would understand the language and clauses contained in a commercial lease.

Understanding Child Support: Your Rights And Obligations

Divorce is complicated at the best of times, but when children are involved, the complexities inherent in the divorce process multiply exponentially. One of the most contentious and poorly-understood areas of divorce law is child support.

Understanding Chicago Vacuum Extraction Birth Injuries

If used improperly, vacuum extraction can risk the health and wellbeing of a newborn child.

New Missouri Work Comp Retaliation Standard

Missouri law forbids companies from retaliating against injured workers who file workers compensation claims. If an employee is fired or forced into resigning, the hurt employee can bring a Workers Compensation Retaliation Claim. Now, Missouri has changed the standard.

A Guide to Switchblades, Dirks and Daggers

How to tell if a knife is “illegal.” An analysis of current California knife laws.

How to Apply for Asylum and Withholding of Removal

Asylum, statutory withholding of removal, and withholding of removal under the Convention Against Torture (CAT) are three distinct forms of immigration relief.

Divorce

Help through a divorce.

Divorce In A Tough Lender's Market: Ten Simple Steps Toward (Re)financing A Home

Simple step-by-step approach to home (re)financing as part of a divorce.

Goodwill Hunting In Arizona Marital Divorces

How Arizona determines "Goodwill" in valuing businesses and professional practices.

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