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Built on Reputation

Many of my clients are service-based businesses that understand reputation matters. They do not have a storefront to draw in foot traffic, a product to display, or a big advertising budget. Their customers come because someone they trust made a recom… Read More
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Categories: Uncategorized

Empathy

Last week, I was having dinner at a local restaurant. At a nearby table, a couple was struggling to calm their restless toddler while placing their order. The child was on the verge of a meltdown, and the parents looked frazzled, juggling menus and c… Read More
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Simple Strategies for Successful Negotiations

Negotiations are an integral part of doing business. I once joined a Teams call with a client to discuss the terms of a complex agreement with a potential customer. Our small group of two was outnumbered by a team of ten (!!!!), each representing per… Read More
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Categories: Business Contracts

Mistakes Happen

While I have formed many corporations and limited liability companies as an attorney, I recently had the opportunity to form my first professional corporation. Professional corporations are specialized business entities for licensed professionals, su… Read More
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Making Way for the New

This week, a colleague posted on LinkedIn about an old law school reference manual collecting dust—The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation. As law students, it was a constant source of torment, with every missed comma or citation mistake a remin… Read More
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Categories: Miscellaneous

Walking Away Is Not The End

Car dealership negotiations: one of life’s most dreaded experiences. The dealership offers endless options, but the excitement quickly turns to frustration. Exhaustion sets in as you sit at an uncomfortable table with a tiny bottle of water, starin… Read More
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Categories: Miscellaneous

Making Lists; An Update to BOI Reporting

Some days feel harder than others. Recently, a day began with my brain scattered in fifteen different places. An important negotiation was failing, an acquisition had collapsed, and nothing seemed to be going right. It was one of those days that ling… Read More
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BOI Requirements Under the CTA: What You Need to Know

If your inbox feels full of emails about BOI (Beneficial Ownership Information) under the CTA (Corporate Transparency Act), you are not alone. The CTA requires certain businesses to file detailed reports with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network… Read More
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Gratitude

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the power of gratitude, and this week, I want to take a moment to share a few things I’m especially thankful for: My Clients. Every client who places their trust in me for their legal needs is truly a gift. Whet… Read More
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Categories: Miscellaneous

The Bigger Picture: Why Contracts Must Be Read as a Whole

One of my favorite books, East of Eden by John Steinbeck, delivers unforgettable storytelling and profound insights into human nature. A line that resonates deeply with me is: “And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.” This s… Read More
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Categories: Business Contracts