The only detail I would add to the previous answers is that your contract undoubtedly has a choice of law provision; it may matter what state's law...

I'm looking for a lawyer to provide the following services: what type of lawyer should I consult?

Business and intellectual property practices often travel together. My firm and others would be happy to assist you. Feel free to contact me if...

Out of state lawsuit filed against me and I'm not the person named in the suit.

It's a lot more expensive to try to vacate a judgment that shouldn't have been entered than it is to prevent the judgment from being entered in the...

After I filed a lawsuit the response I got to serving the summons & complaint was just a lawyer saying they are representing

What you received is a "notice of appearance". This entitles the defendant to written notice if you now move for default.

Is putting a variation of a popular song's lyrics on a tshirt copyright infringement?

It depends. There is a "fair use" doctrine. This sounds like it might be parody. Obviously you'd want to share the specifics with your lawyer.

Where can I read about my rights as a shareholder in a company that doesn't have a shareholder agreement?

Absent agreement, the applicable statutes govern.

What paperwork do I need to prepare in order to pay my startup collaborators in equity?

You don't structure a business by figuring out the least you can possibly do any more than you buy a car you hope to have for a long time by...

Can I name my dating/lifestyle company Project Playboy?

I'm fairly confident you would grab Playboy Magazine's attention, absent some agreement with them beforehand. Likelihood of confusion would be...

Gather up the franchise agreement, all the documents relating to the proposed sale and get in to see a lawyer who represents franchisees!

Started a business with one other individual and was pushed out as business became profitable.can I file legal action?

The short answer is Yes, because anyone can file a legal action. Were you partners? Can you win? Is it worth pursuing? You will need to sit down...