This transaction involves a landlord and a tenant in a business setting. These leases are more complex than a residential lease. They may include varying durations, rental provisions, build outs, subrogation terms, adornment agreements and many other terms not found in a residential lease. A commercial lease may involve properties such as a warehouse, retail store, shopping mall or an industrial property. They may also include an option to purchase the real estate being leased.

This process involves investigating the title to a certain parcel of real estate to establish whether it is marketable and clear. In order to convey or sell a parcel of real estate, any buyer or lender will require a title examination before closing or financing the transaction. This process includes a determination of whether any liens, judgments or encroachments encumber the property being conveyed. Also, certain endorsements, or insurance over certain issues, can be available from the title company.

A corporation is a legal entity created by or under the authority of the laws of a state. The law treats a corporation as a separate entity that can sue or be sued. A corporation is distinct from the individuals who own stock in the company. These individuals are called shareholders. There are different forms of corporations such as C corporations, S corporations, closely held corporations and not for profit corporations. Another form of legal entity is a Limited Liability Company. The owners are called members, and it can be managed by a manager or by the members.

Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system of compensation in which employees who are injured at work or sustain an occupational disease may obtain payment for lost wages, medical costs, both present and future, and occupational rehabilitation expenses without regard to their personal negligence or fault. In exchange for this no-fault system, employees give up their right to sue their employers directly for negligence or other damages. Employers also benefit by being insulated from the possibility of paying large tort verdicts to injured employees in civil actions. In exchange for that protection, the employer surrenders many of the common-law defenses that otherwise would be available in civil litigation. An employee is not prohibited from suing the employer in tort on the basis of intentional tort theories, such as retaliatory discharge, or for nonphysical torts, such as emotional distress, despite the exclusivity provisions of workers’ compensation.

Personal Injury law involves compensating an individual who has been injured, physically, financially or emotionally, due to the fault of another. The plaintiff in a personal injury case must prove that the defendant caused the injury by either actions taken or by omissions when the defendant should have acted. In either situation, the action or omission must be the proximate cause of the injury to the plaintiff. Finally, the plaintiff must prove the damages were related to the injuries caused by defendant.

We handle all types of personal injury actions, including, but not limited to animal bites, motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall injuries, premises liability and wrongful death. We are also available to consult with clients regarding products liability and medical malpractice claims.