Questions answered by Owen Morrow Hathaway

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Can a merchant in the state of Utah operating without a business license file suit against me in small claims court?

Owen's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

No, and probably not. Just because someone sues you does not mean you will lose. Based on the fact that you didn't include any of the details...

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Went to podiatrist for routine diabetic care. While cutting nails he cut my toe.

Owen's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

While every state is different, this does not sound like a recoverable injury to me. It sounds like a simple mistake that you will recover from...

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I am being sued. Threatened with bank account attachment. I do not qualify for chapter 7, what type lawyer do I need?

Owen's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

A bankruptcy attorney She will be able to help you map a strategy, with or without bankruptcy, for dealing with this. You may be able to defend...

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Is it legal for me to record a conversation between a prop. management company and me?

Owen's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

So long as the person on the other end of the phone is also in Colorado, you're fine. The one party consent law covers you. If the person on the...

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I need to know the best way to go about filing a small claim or civil suit against property manager and owner

Owen's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

This is a landlord/tenant issue, not telecommunications. Opening someone else's mail is illegal. You should report the incident regarding the...

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I am in the process of starting a small business, coffee shop. I am not sure whether to operate as an LLC or a Sole Proprietor?

Owen's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

Short answer: LLC Longer answer: Forming an LLC is very easy to do. While doing so doesn't necessarily provide a tremendous amount of benefit,...

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Do i specifically need an attorney licensed in State of California for a retainer contract or any attorney in US would work

Owen's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

Painful for me to say as a solo attorney, but I would hire an attorney who works for a firm with an office in the Asian country. I like meeting my...

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I'm opening a new restaurant business and wanted to find out what I need to do before I start. That is legal issues I need

Owen's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

Absolutely build a relationship with a local attorney who works with restaurant owners. You are choosing to enter a highly regulated business with...

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What are the tax advantages and benefits of having corporate bank account vs a personal bank account?

Owen's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

The main reason most people start an LLC instead of using a sole proprietorship is to create a liability shield to protect personal assets from...

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UTMA custodian ignoring attorney's letters

Owen's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

I'm not sure why the attorney sent the demand letters to the custodian. As you are over the age of majority, you should be able to change a UTMA...

Owen Morrow Hathaway's Answers (602)

Can a merchant in the state of Utah operating without a business license file suit against me in small claims court?

Went to podiatrist for routine diabetic care. While cutting nails he cut my toe.

I am being sued. Threatened with bank account attachment. I do not qualify for chapter 7, what type lawyer do I need?

Is it legal for me to record a conversation between a prop. management company and me?

I need to know the best way to go about filing a small claim or civil suit against property manager and owner

I am in the process of starting a small business, coffee shop. I am not sure whether to operate as an LLC or a Sole Proprietor?

Do i specifically need an attorney licensed in State of California for a retainer contract or any attorney in US would work

I'm opening a new restaurant business and wanted to find out what I need to do before I start. That is legal issues I need

What are the tax advantages and benefits of having corporate bank account vs a personal bank account?

UTMA custodian ignoring attorney's letters