by Jeff Barnett | Nov 10, 2016 | Federal Court
You may have heard someone say: “Don’t make a federal case out of it.” But what happens if you do want to commence a federal case? Both the federal government and each of the state governments have their own court systems that hear criminal and civil...
by Jeff Barnett | Sep 15, 2016 | Business and Corporate
Choosing the appropriate legal form for a business is one of the first issues most entrepreneurs face. It is an important decision at the formation stage and also as a business grows. Sole proprietorships are generally the easiest. Corporations offer some different...
by Jeff Barnett | Jun 28, 2016 | Business and Corporate
Many business owners procrastinate putting a well-conceived succession plan in place. The reasons are understandable. It can be difficult to plan for your replacement and deal with your mortality. Here are five of the top reasons why business owners don’t have...
by Jeff Barnett | May 26, 2016 | Family Law
In family law, a central doctrine in cases affecting children is that decisions should be made in the children’s “best interests.” This can include who a child lives with, who has custody, what is the visitation schedule and whether or not a...
by Jeff Barnett | Dec 26, 2015 | Business and Corporate
Business Entity Formation Business entities can take many different forms – sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies (LLC), and corporations are the most common ones. Although they are simple and have the most flexibility and least...
