Commercial Legal Guides (15 found)

Written by Avvo Staff
Building, buying, or renting commercial real estate is a complex process regulated by federal, state, and local laws.
3 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Commercial about 1 year ago.

Written by Stuart Alan Heller
Startup and expansion of businesses often require leasing space for new locations. Most proposed leases are drafted by and favor the landlord. The lease negotiation is the tenant’s time to understand and, to the extent possible, improve its provisions.
4 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Commercial 12 months ago.

Written by Patricia Ann Fulton
If you are a commercial-vehicle driver who was arrested for DUI, you can have your commercial driver’s license (CDL) disqualified. However, sometimes steps can be taken to avoid disqualification.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in DUI / DWI about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA

Written by Chad William Koplien
This how-to will provide general considerations for a subcontractor ("sub") intending on filing a construction lien on a commercial project in Wisconsin. The sub should consult with an attorney to ensure the proper requirements are complied with.
9 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted in Construction / Development about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Wisconsin

Written by Steven R Bennett
When a person or a business finds the ideal commercial space, the next step is lease negotiation. The commercial lease is far different from the more familiar residential lease or rental agreement. Expert advice is usually critical, for the tenant to avoid signing off on an unfavorable lease.
Posted in Construction / Development 7 days ago. Jurisdiction: Oregon

Written by Jeffrey Lawson Baxter
This is a quick summary of the types of tenancies defined under Florida Statutes.
Posted in Real Estate 2 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Christopher Garrett Hill
A short primer on the basics of Virginia Mechanic's Liens.
Posted in Construction / Development 30 days ago. Jurisdiction: Virginia

Written by Charles Reiger Gallagher III
Having been very fortunate over the past two hurricane seasons, business owners need to be all the more vigilant this storm season. Your business hurricane preparedness plan should include three segments: (1) personnel, (2) facility and (3) equiptment/data.
Posted in Commercial about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
Whether it's trains, buses, ferries, or cars, the federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates how America gets around. The DOT also facilitates financing for mass-transit projects, and regulates the transport of hazardous materials.
Posted in Transportation about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
A purchase contract, also known as a sales contract, states the price, terms, and conditions for the sale of a particular product.
1 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Contracts / Agreements about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
A lease contract for commercial property is a legal document that outlines the leasing agreement between a tenant and landlord.
1 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Contracts / Agreements about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
A contract may be terminated for a number of reasons, including fraud, an impossibility to perform, a breach of contract, or the completion of contractual obligations.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Contracts / Agreements about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Brian Gerard Reddy
If you have been injured in a New York truck accident, you may be able to get payment from the truck owners/operators to cover injury-related expenses.
Posted in Trucking Accident about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: New York, NY

Written by Sharon Elizabeth Chirichillo
If you face a DUI conviction, finding an experienced attorney can mean the difference between lighter consequences, such as the temporary loss of your driver's license, and more serious consequences, such as serving jail time.
6 of 8 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Jonathan Gregg Stein
The five key types of insurance small-business owners need are liability, auto, property, key person, and life insurance.
Posted in Insurance about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal