Commercial real estate law is an area of the law that deals with anything involving commercial property. Attorneys specializing in commercial real estate handle a wide range of legal issues related to buying or selling property, developing commercial or residential properties, managing properties, drafting contracts for the sale of land and buildings, negotiating leases, drawing up [...]
The legal system has always been complicated, especially for small businesses. There are several law areas that can apply to small businesses, such as employment law, intellectual property law, tax law, contract law, etc. To stay compliant with these regulations and to have an expert on your side, you need to hire a good business [...]
If you are buying or selling real estate, the closing process will be something you have to deal with before all is said and done. It is not just a simple task, however, because it involves legal work, contracts, and money changing hands. So if you are handed the responsibility of dealing with real estate [...]
Deciding on a structure for your business is one of the most important decisions you will make. Each structure — sole proprietorship, general partnership, corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, and limited liability partnership — comes with its own issues regarding taxation, liability, management, and transferability of ownership interest. Consulting with an experienced business lawyer [...]
Owning a piece of real estate — whether it is your primary residence, a vacation home, or a commercial property — is one of the great benefits of living in a free country. The last thing you want or need when buying, selling, or inheriting a piece of Texas real estate is a dispute regarding [...]
A lien is a legal claim to the property by someone other than the current owner. Not sure how or why someone can put a lien on a property? A lien can be placed for a variety of reasons, but it typically revolves around a debt of some kind. If a property owner owes a [...]
Title insurance is typically required for any real estate transaction where there is a transfer of ownership from one party to another. The purpose of title insurance is to provide financial protection in the case of contested ownership of a property. In other words, when multiple parties claim ownership of the property in question and [...]
Purchasing property is a significant financial investment. Whether it’s a home or a commercial property, there are always some risks involved. One of those risks involves real estate title liens. The seller of the property must have a clean and clear title for the property before it can be legally sold. If a buyer purchases [...]
Are you facing a potential foreclosure on your home? When your budget is tight it doesn’t take much to get behind on your house payments. And once you’re 120 days behind, your mortgage lender has the right to begin the process of foreclosure. But even if you’ve missed payments, you still have rights in this [...]
A commercial lease is used when renting a space to use for commercial purposes. If you own a business and need a place for your business to operate, renting a space is usually the best option. This is especially true for new businesses that are just starting up. When you rent a commercial property you [...]