What are the different forms of business organizations?
Sole Proprietorship – the only owner of the business is “you”. Partnership, includes the form of a regular partnership, a general partnership, limited partnership or limited liability partnership. Corporation –...
What is required to start a business?
We strongly urge our clients that before they start a new business, they should have a good understanding of the business with preferably a written business plan. In addition, they...
I need to repossess the equipment I leased to a customer.
Additional Information: I have a small business in Dedham and leased equipment to a business customer. They have stopped paying and are not responding to my telephone calls or letters. ...
Should we hire a Boston business attorney for our small distressed company?
Additional Information: We are a financially distressed family-owned business in the Boston Metrowest area. Can you please explain what an out of court workout is and what are the benefits...
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Chesley Oriel has provided legal services for me in matters related to intellectual property, contracts, real estate, investments, loans, credit, and collections. He has been successful in every effort on...
I leased some office equipment on a “lease to own” deal.
Additional Information: I have a small business in the Greater Boston area and leased some office equipment, with the agreement being a ‘lease to own’ deal. Things did not go...
I own a business in Westborough, MA and leased equipment.
Additional Information: The equipment has been having problems. The company that I got the lease thru has not been responding and I feel that I have been cheated. What I...
Do I need owner’s title insurance to buy a home in Natick, MA?
Additional Information: I am buying a home in Natick, MA and my lender requires that I pay for lender’s title insurance. Do I also need to buy owners’ title insurance?...
I am looking into buying a liquor store in Framingham, MA. Do I need a lawyer?
ATTORNEY ANSWER: The most important thing you are buying when you buy a liquor store is not the inventory, but the liquor license. The transfer of the liquor license must...
In MA, can I file a claim myself for $9K owed to our business or do I need an attorney?
Additional Information: In MA, can I file a claim in small claims court for $9,000 owed to our business or do I need an attorney? What are the guidelines for...