You need to hire a local attorney to dispute the judgment. You should contact the local county bar association to obtain a referral of an...

I own a franchised business but now the owner is trying to license the same name. Help!

As a franchise attorney, I see a couple of issues that need to be evaluated. First of all, you need to have the disclosure document (either FDD or...

I concur in what my colleagues have stated to you; there is insufficient information to evaluate your situation. The leases would need to be...

What affect does the Home Improvement Protection Act (HICPA) have in regards to mechanic's liens?

There is insufficient information given from your question to fully answer the question. Your rights under the PA Home Improvement Consumer...

Commercial Lease

Unfortunately in most states, the lease terms will govern. If the Landlord promised that they would not put in a competing business, and you have...

Need legal help with Employer ID Numbers (EINs)?

Your LLC should have its own EIN which you can apply for after you set up the LLC. Make sure that you not only form the LLC with the Commonwealth...

WE ARE two yrs in to a five year lease and our franchise business is no longer viable. Can we get out of our lease ?

Be careful that you deal with the issue of the lease and the franchise. My suggestion is to try to sell the business if that is possible. ...

Starting a business on H4 visa.

I can recommend an excellent immigration attorney if you are in the Philadelphia area. Her firm handles many individuals and corporations dealing...

I am a 1099 employee and I also have a home based business. Should I incorporate and if so what type of entity?

You have not provided much information to go on. Typically, from a purely legal perspective, it is important to form a separate legal entity...

Landlord lost building through forclosure

The answer to your question primarily will depend upon the lease that you signed. If the Tenant Improvement allowance ($15K) was written in the...