Mar 19, 2022 | Tips on Contracts
Tom Gallagher, Esq., Partner The short answer is “no,” not automatically. This is known as the “American rule” that each side to a legal dispute in most cases is not automatically entitled to recover its attorney’s fees (and costs) unless they have secured that right... Feb 3, 2022 | California Real Estate Law, Tips on Contracts
Here’s why it may be a good idea to have a lawyer assist you in drafting construction contracts. Tom Gallagher, Esq., Partner As a California commercial litigation and real estate attorney, I am commonly asked by general contractors to help recoup unpaid...
Nov 18, 2021 | Small Business Tips, Tips on Contracts
As a small business owner heading into the end of the year, now is an excellent time to review your Company’s legal, financial, and regulatory structure to ensure that it remains in good standing with the State of California. It is also vital that your Company observe...
Sep 24, 2021 | Small Business Tips, Tips on Contracts
Your business is hired to perform a job for a client. You respect your part of the deal, you do the job, but the check does not come. The client broke the agreement you had, and your business might be financially strongly affected. Dealing with clients or suppliers...
Jul 26, 2021 | Tips on Contracts
As a small business owner, one thing that you might be wondering is why it is important to have contracts with the people and companies you do business with. To put it simply, contracts are the backbone of your business — and your business relationships. They’re...
Jul 10, 2021 | Tips on Contracts
Most US states are at-will employment states. What that means is, an employee can quit their job without giving a reason and notice. An employer can also fire an employee at any time with or without cause. Several factors, however, can protect an employee from being... Jun 18, 2021 | Tips on Contracts
If you run a business you most likely have entered into a contract with suppliers, clients, employees, financial lenders, etc. As an individual, you also have probably gotten into a contract, for example, with a landlord or personal health insurer at some point. A... Jan 11, 2021 | Small Business Tips, Tips on Contracts
In this video (see Tom’s YouTube video below), we’re going to cover how you can make sure that your business is going to be paid in a timely manner and that you’re going to get the most dollar-for-dollar that you possibly can from your customers. We’re also...