Real Estate Law is one of our areas of practice at TMSC Law. We handle many types of cases annually. Sometimes real estate attorneys are hired at the beginning of a real estate deal to handle all transaction. Sometimes they are hired simply to advise. Other times, they are hired as litigators in case of...
Category: Real Estate
Do I Need a Real Estate Attorney When Buying or Selling Property?
When you think of hiring an attorney, it’s often anticipated that a difficult or unpleasant situation has arisen. However, the act of buying or selling real property, while an exciting time, presents several legal challenges where having a real estate attorney by your side can be greatly beneficial. Let’s look at some of the benefits...
How to Choose a Business Structure for Your Startup
Starting a new business is exciting but can be a confusing process. There are numerous decisions to be made when planning to launch and one of the first is determining the legal structure. Choosing the business type is important as it effects operations, taxes, the amount of paperwork to be filed, and how much personal...
US Property Ownership Primer
We hear a lot of argumentative voices about our constitutional rights these days with respect to such things as freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, the right to protest, etc., but we hear little about our right to own property. Just for fun, let’s briefly explore who really “owns” the property we call...
Fundamentals of a Contract
Fundamentals of a Contract Years ago, many personal and business deals were made and transacted with a simple handshake. If disagreements ensued, the parties could go to court and ask a judge to resolve the dispute, hopefully, in their favor. These days written contracts are the norm and, if prepared properly, they can protect the...