Questions answered by Everett S. Carbajal

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I have an NDA with a partial signature, accept its just the first letter of the person I'm about to disclose to.

Everett's answer | Answered on April 16, 2015

I agree with my esteemed colleague. A mark at the end -- be it a full signature or initials -- is merely a mark made by the person being bound to...

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Is there a Conflict of Interest/ What are my rights with my family-run business, since I was never officially an 'employee"?

Everett's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

You should contact a competent business lawyer immediately, and you should not rely on, for example, the "company lawyer" (if one exists), because...

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A few quick questions to protect myself before signing an agreement.

Everett's answer | Answered on March 01, 2015

I believe you need to consult an attorney before you sign anything -- not so much for contract execution advice, but because of the circumstances...

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I am starting a small business. Who can I talk to?

Everett's answer | Answered on March 01, 2015

I agree with my colleagues; there are many free services available, particularly in NYC (SBA, and NY City Business Solutions -- see link below). ...

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Independent contractor wants to start same business as current employer no non compete clause

Everett's answer | Answered on February 01, 2015

I agree with my esteemed colleagues that the fact there is not a non-compete gives you certain liberties, and I also agree with them that you...

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Can I sue for a gift?

Everett's answer | Answered on December 19, 2014

Under New York law, two requirements for a gift to be a "valid" gift are: 1) that it be unconditionally conveyed; and 2) that the putative giver...

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Me and my friend formed the LLC partnership company, and I want to quit. What should I do?

Everett's answer | Answered on December 13, 2014

There are many points that need to be answered before being able to answer your questions (and even with that information, no attorney on Avvo...

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Is it a conflict of interest for 1 of the directors at a not for profit YMCA to make all personal trainers pay him directly?

Everett's answer | Answered on October 18, 2014

The not for profit laws of New York State were significantly revised last year to address, among many other things, not-for-profit conflict of...

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We entered into a home contract with a builder.we gave $20k down.now he wont return our calls.very worried about this money

Everett's answer | Answered on October 18, 2014

When I read a sentence in which the words "we made a big down payment" and "they won't return our calls" are in the same sentence -- I'm inclined...

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I need a new boiler for my home. I have no signed contract with the contractor. Can I fire him for not showing up in 2 months?

Everett's answer | Answered on October 17, 2014

Very generally speaking, in order to have a valid, enforceable contract, you must have, among other things, a meeting of the minds. It does not...

Everett S. Carbajal's Answers (48)

I have an NDA with a partial signature, accept its just the first letter of the person I'm about to disclose to.

Is there a Conflict of Interest/ What are my rights with my family-run business, since I was never officially an 'employee"?

A few quick questions to protect myself before signing an agreement.

I am starting a small business. Who can I talk to?

Independent contractor wants to start same business as current employer no non compete clause

Can I sue for a gift?

Me and my friend formed the LLC partnership company, and I want to quit. What should I do?

Is it a conflict of interest for 1 of the directors at a not for profit YMCA to make all personal trainers pay him directly?

We entered into a home contract with a builder.we gave $20k down.now he wont return our calls.very worried about this money

I need a new boiler for my home. I have no signed contract with the contractor. Can I fire him for not showing up in 2 months?