If you find yourself involved in a legal dispute, the first question you need to answer is whether to hire an attorney. We have created this infographic to help you decide whether to hire a lawyer for your matter. If you have reached the conclusion that you want to hire a lawyer, the next question is what arrangement would be best for you to work with a lawyer. You could hire an attorney on a contingency basis, hire Read More
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How to deal with a bad tenant
March 19, 2015 by
It is hard to be a landlord in Miami with a bad tenant. Typical complaints can include failure to pay rent, destruction of the property, unauthorized pets, smoking, guests or subleases, and the list goes on and on. Here are some tips for dealing with your tenant to preserve your rights and your property. Be clear about your rights and responsibilities are as a landlord Have a lease agreement Your lease Read More
When do you need an NDA?
February 2, 2015 by
“NDA” stands for Non-Disclosure Agreement. (“NDA”) These agreements are also sometimes called Confidentiality Agreements, and they might even be one provision within an agreement that covers a the entire understanding between parties.[1] Whatever they are called or found, these agreements are basically contracts designed to define the consequences that you could impose if someone shared your secret information. You Read More
How to Negotiate a Contract
January 20, 2015 by
Plenty of clients call me or come to my office to tell me that they have made an agreement with someone and they want for me to write it up in a proper contract. I prepare the contract, send it to the other party’s attorney, and then both parties are stunned by the cost to finalize the contract. As with anything, there are many ways to successfully negotiate a contract. You can certainly shake hands with someone and Read More
Golden Coconut Award
December 30, 2014 by
Finalists for Golden Coconut Award Include Jane Muir The Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the 45th Golden Coconut Awards, the premier awards event for the historic Coconut Grove community. The winners of these prestigious awards will be named at the January 8, 2015 event, taking place at The Kampong. The Golden Coconut Awards is a celebration recognizing businesses and individuals Read More
