Questions answered by Frank A. Natoli

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LLC or S-Corp For a startup in Management Consulting ?

Frank's answer | Answered on January 24, 2013

Hi, Lawyers tend to come out differently when asked this question. It really depends and there are many considerations. For example, an S-Corp...

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I want to report an attorney for what I believe is unethical behavior.

Frank's answer | Answered on January 24, 2013

Hi, That's a terrible experience. Assuming that a reasonable period of time has in fact passed, I agree that it should be reported as a crime...

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Who has the right to sue, the contract signer or the person who paid the fee?

Frank's answer | Answered on January 24, 2013

Hi, It is hard to say exactly because the context is not entirely clear, but a party not in privity will likely not be able to establish...

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Someone took a picture of my view from my tasting room and is using this picture on a T shirt and selling it in there store...

Frank's answer | Answered on January 24, 2013

Hi, To be clear, you cannot claim any ownership of your view (I mean more specifically your natural landscape). If I was a legal guest on your...

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How do I reincorporate my LLC in a different state, while maintaining the same name and operations but using a bill of sale?

Frank's answer | Answered on January 24, 2013

Hi, I don't think I follow exactly here. You can qualify your MI LLC in NY as a foreign entity. This process is very similar to creating the...

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Can I write a contract to legally forbid residency and any claims to my property, earnings?

Frank's answer | Answered on January 24, 2013

Hi, If she maintains her own residence and only comes and stays a few nights a week you are trying to killl a fly with a steamroller. Further...

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Q: Federal Trademark Case: How can an out of state Corporation gain jurisdiction over another without filing in State?

Frank's answer | Answered on January 24, 2013

Hi, Your lawyer can file a motion to remove the case to a Federal District Court in your area on account of hardship but this may not always be...

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Two parties have a verbal agreement. It was in the presence of a lawyer. The first party did not follow through, what can he do?

Frank's answer | Answered on January 24, 2013

Hi, The question is really "do we have a verbal contract?" Based on the little you posted no one can say but all contracts require three...

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How do I start up a non-profit organization?

Frank's answer | Answered on January 24, 2013

Hi, Your for profit business is free to do charitable things and you do not have to be a non-for-profit to do that. That said, creating a...

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Equal Parnership in Business. How does one dissolve partnership without dissoving business assuming one will not sell or buy.

Frank's answer | Answered on January 24, 2013

Hi, Boy if I had a dime.... This issue has come up way too many times in my practice. My colleagues are spot on: you are in a tight spot if you...

Frank A. Natoli's Answers (19838)

LLC or S-Corp For a startup in Management Consulting ?

I want to report an attorney for what I believe is unethical behavior.

Who has the right to sue, the contract signer or the person who paid the fee?

Someone took a picture of my view from my tasting room and is using this picture on a T shirt and selling it in there store...

How do I reincorporate my LLC in a different state, while maintaining the same name and operations but using a bill of sale?

Can I write a contract to legally forbid residency and any claims to my property, earnings?

Q: Federal Trademark Case: How can an out of state Corporation gain jurisdiction over another without filing in State?

Two parties have a verbal agreement. It was in the presence of a lawyer. The first party did not follow through, what can he do?

How do I start up a non-profit organization?

Equal Parnership in Business. How does one dissolve partnership without dissoving business assuming one will not sell or buy.