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Staying informed about changes in the law and emerging legal issues can be challenging in today’s fast-moving environment. Fowler St. Clair’s attorneys provide timely thought leadership and practical analysis to help you stay ahead. From evolving industry trends to complex regulatory developments and significant court decisions, we offer insights across a broad range of legal topics. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and perspective needed to make confident, informed decisions in an ever-changing landscape.
Why Hire a Real Estate Attorney?
When buying, selling, renting, or simply owning real estate in Arizona, it is easy to assume that your real estate agent, lender, or title company can handle everything. Arizona is not an “attorney-closing” state, so a lawyer is not automatically required at closing. But real estate is often your largest investment, and even small mistakes ... Read more
Ten Tips Every Business Lawyer Should Give You
Small businesses have enough to do just to succeed. In this day and age, you’re no longer competing with local small businesses, but world-wide small businesses. In addition, each year brings new regulations and requirements from all levels, federal to municipal. As a firm with a dedicated business law department, we’ve put together 10 simple ... Read more
Representing Yourself – 10 Common Litigation Mistakes
Litigation is expensive and many litigants try to avoid the cost of hiring an attorney by representing themselves. The importance of having a litigation attorney advising you in some capacity cannot be stressed enough. Due to the intricacies of the law and the rules litigants must follow regardless of whether they are represented or not, ... Read more
What are the 5 Big Disadvantages of Incorporating a Business?
Are there disadvantages of incorporating? As you know, owning and operating a business can be a complex endeavor. Basic business building and maintenance activities are a lot to handle, but you can alleviate a lot of stress by setting up your business intentionally from the beginning. In the following article, we will explore the options ... Read more
Legal Aid for Your Small Business
All businesses need a business lawyer, even small businesses. According to Forbes, there are more than 28 million small businesses in the United States, which leads to intense competition for survival. During the start-up phase of a small business, a single mistake can cause significant problems in both the short and the long-term. Our team at ... Read more
4 Different Kinds of Partnerships. Which is Best for Your Business?
Partnerships come in many forms, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. When considering which type of partnership is best for your business, it is important to understand the different types of partnerships and the legal implications associated with each. In this blog, we will discuss four different types of partnerships and the legal considerations ... Read more
When Does Your Arizona LLC Need An Operating Agreement?
An operating agreement is an internal agreement between all the members (or owners) of an LLC which governs the rules and ownership of a company. The operating agreement can and should include a wide range of information, including but not limited to, the rights and obligations of the members, the control and management of the LLC, voting rights, and capital contributions.
What exactly is an LLC?
“LLC” stands for “limited liability company” and is a legal entity that, when set up and utilized correctly, will protect the individual owners from the company’s liabilities. LLCs are the most popular form of business entity in the United States. Each state has its own laws regarding LLCs but there are general characteristics that all LLCs have.
Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”)
If you are a small to medium-size business owner, you need to be aware of the new Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA"). The CTA places additional regulatory burdens on most small to medium-size businesses making it more expensive and complicated to operate. There are significant penalties for a lack of compliance, so it is important for business owners to understand the CTA's requirements and the steps necessary to comply. These are discussed in this Article.
Litigation Basics: Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statements
Continuing the series on Litigation Basis, this section delves into Chapter 3 which discusses disclosure statements. Contact Fowler St. Clair for any litigation services you might need if you live in Phoenix, Scottsdale or Mesa, AZ. Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statements The purpose of a Rule 26.1 disclosure statement is to fairly, accurately, and candidly apprise ... Read more