How do I protect myself and be “fair” to 3 business partners in Massachusetts?
Additional Information: I want to raise money for my business and specifically bring on partners in Massachusetts who are willing to invest in the company. What legal steps can I...
In Massachusetts, can I remove bad business debt from my personal credit report?
Additional Information: I’m trying to remove bad business debt from my personal credit report, can this be done? The business was an S-Corp in Massachusetts, has been dissolved and I...
I started a business in Marlboro MA using some borrowed money from my brother-in-law.
Additional Information: I started a business in Marlboro MA last year and I borrowed some money from my brother-in-law. He told me to pay him back when I could, and...
I have recovered a judgement and the execution.
Additional Information: How do I go about collecting the money that is owed to me? ATTORNEY ANSWER: Once you receive your judgment and execution most people believe the difficult part...
We are launching a new online business, when do we trademark our logo?
Additional Information: We are getting ready to launch an online business this Spring. Our trademark logo that will be front and center is close to being done. We will use...
Will my personal assets be safe if I choose not to incorporate my business?
Additional Information: Will my personal assets be safe if I choose not to incorporate my business? I own property and wondered if I MUST incorporate to ensure that I cannot...
Under Massachusetts law, what can a creditor do to collect a deficiency?
ATTORNEY ANSWER: In Massachusetts creditors have numerous rights in terms of collecting on a deficiency balance owed to them. Initially, we would prepare a demand letter and see if there...
What’s the best way to go about collecting a debt in Massachusetts?
ATTORNEY ANSWER: If the amount owed is less than $7,000.00, then sometimes its best and more cost effective for the client to file a Small Claims action and handle the...
In Massachusetts, is there a limit to how long a creditor can try to collect a debt?
ATTORNEY ANSWER: In Massachusetts there is a 6 year statute of limitations on contracts. If a contract is breached a creditor has 6 years from the date of the breach...
Under MA 93A can I sue a business and get triple damages and attorney fees?
Additional Information: I have a small business and had a contract with a Massachusetts company to perform landscaping work outside our building. I paid them nearly a couple thousand dollars...