When a person purchases real estate, whether it is a home or a place to conduct business, it is a large investment of time and money. In addition to the items a buyer may already be familiar with, like mortgages and title searches, it may be helpful to understand...
In the vast majority of cases, partners, members of LLCs and board members of smaller private corporations will have signed an agreement outlining their responsibilities and rights in a relationship. However, the law also creates different fiduciary relationships...
It can be startling to have lived in a home or tract of land for a number of years and to realize one day that you don’t really know where your property line is. A new neighbor may question the incursion of your shed on their property, or you may object to a new fence...
The Toledo area remains a promising locale for developers wanting to build up residential or commercial real estate. When these projects are run well, and with a little luck, they turn a profit for the developer and other investors. However, legal problems can easily...
As a business owner, you’ve got a lot to think about when it comes to protecting your interests. You’ll need to negotiate and finalize contracts that speak to supply chains and purchase agreements, obtain commercial real estate that furthers your business operations,...
Running a business in today’s regulatory-heavy and litigious society is complicated. From day one, deciding on how to form a business and which entity type is the most appropriate, there are a thousand things that take our clients away from what they do best, run...
Businesses in the greater Toledo metro area are often the focus of litigation, from employees, contractors or other businesses. The following is a brief overview of some common types of lawsuits businesses might face. Lawsuits based on discrimination Many business...
Owning land and property is the goal for many residents in Ohio and elsewhere; however, there are ways some or all of one’s property could be taken from them despite having all financial aspects in line. Through eminent domain, the government could take the land of...
Paperwork is an essential component of a real estate transaction and there are often stacks and stacks of documents to sign before the deal can be completed. There might be people pressuring an Ohio resident into signing them fast, but it is important to go through...
Contracts form the backbone of many business dealings in Ohio, but what happens if one party fails to meet their obligations as agreed upon? When this happens, the aggrieved party may choose to pursue a breach of contract claim in order to obtain damages. The main...
