By Adam Looney | Published August 4, 2014 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Business and commercial law generally falls into two broad categories: “Corporate” and “Litigation.” Corporate law generally refers to the drafting and negotiation of various contracts. Litigation is the resolution of business disputes, whether through the court system or through alternative dispute resolution. As a litigator at a law firm specializing in business law and contracts, Read More
Read MoreIf living trusts are not always cheaper and faster in Texas when would you use one? To understand the common uses for living trusts in Texas it may be helpful to understand some basic concepts for how a living trust works. First, a trust expressly states who will be controlling the property that is held Read More
Read MoreAlthough they are one of the most common real estate transactions, commercial leases are also one of the most important aspects of a company’s ability to succeed. As with residential leases, many commercial landlords utilize a form lease where blanks are filled in and presented to a tenant for signature. All too often a tenant Read More
Read MoreAfter a decade on the Woodlands Waterway in Waterway Plaza, The Strong Firm is excited to announce its next move in growth and service to the community by relocating its offices to The Woodland’s newest and most exciting new commercial development, Hughes Landing. Located on 66 acres on the eastern edge of Lake Woodlands, Hughes Read More
Read MoreFor many businesses, both big and small, a day may come when you receive some bad news: you’ve been sued. Whether you’re being sued by a customer for a transaction gone bad or by a business partner that looking for a bigger piece of the pie, a lawsuit Read More
Read MoreLinkedIn has become an incredibly useful, effective tool for professional networking, development and of course, for your job search. LinkedIn can be an incredibly powerful networking tool if approached and maintained properly. I had the opportunity to work with a LinkedIn strategist to assist me in creating a profile that worked for my job search Read More
Read MoreShareholder oppression lawsuits brought by minority shareholders in Texas corporations are nothing new. In recent years, there have been an increasing number of similar suits filed in a slightly different context: limited liability companies, or “LLCs”. An LLC, like corporation, is a separate legal entity that can own property and conduct business in Texas. However, Read More
Read MoreA common misconception is that a living trust (a trust created during life) is a better option than a will that creates trusts after your passing. Generally, this idea is generated by friends, relatives or legal professionals from states like California where the probate system is onerous, time consuming and, therefore, expensive. However, as discussed Read More
Read MoreIt is very common for clients to ask us how often they need to review their estate plans or update their documents. Every client’s situation is unique, so it is difficult to establish hard and fast rules as to when reviews or changes are needed. Typically, a review of your estate plan is prompted by Read More
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