In business, a few things are certain—among them are business contracts. Whether you’re promising your services to another party or you need to secure a vendor, having a business contract attorney on your side can make things go a lot…
3 Simple Things Your Real Estate Attorney Wishes You Knew
When on the market to buy a house or other real estate, many buyers might not even know that they can benefit from the services of an attorney. Even if they do, they might not make the call because they…
What Exactly Does a Real Estate Lawyer Do?
For anyone who’s ever signed the dotted line on a new home, it’s apparent that buying a house is no walk in the park. Realtors often joke that home buyers need to bring two pens, just in case the first…
Construction Bankruptcy: What Happens When a Project Goes Bankrupt?
Investing in real estate properties and the inevitable construction projects that follow can be very lucrative. Regardless of how “real” reality TV is, popular house flipping and real estate investment shows demonstrate this fact. But what TV often doesn’t convey…
‘Tis the Season…for Buying a New Home? Reasons to Buy During the Holidays
Buying a new home might be the last thing you think of when the holidays approach. But you might want to change that. Especially for those who don’t live in a snow-prone area, house hunting during the winter festivities definitely…
Personal Bankruptcy Tips: What Filers Should Avoid around the Holidays
The holidays are almost upon us, and that means—if you haven’t already—it’s time to start thinking about the gifts we want to give to our loved ones (and speculate about what we might receive). While showing your love and seeing…
Should I Buy a Foreclosure? What Are the Risks?
If you’re on the market for a new home, you may, in your research, find yourself asking whether you should consider buying a house that was foreclosed on. It’s a complicated question. Buying a house that is in foreclosure is not…
Retailers Are Taking a Beating in Bankruptcy
As of June of this year, more than 300 retailers have filed for bankruptcy. It’s no surprise that we’ve seen a 31% increase from the previous year. As major online retailers like Amazon continue to dominate sales over traditional storefront…
First-Time Home-Buyer? Here’s What to Do (and What Not to Do) when Closing
So you’ve decided to buy your first home. As a first-time home-buyer, you’ve done everything by the books, and all that’s left to do is close on your new house. Congratulations! Nothing can go wrong at this point, right? Well,…
Should I Consider Filing? What Are Some Bankruptcy Alternatives?
In our years of combined experience, we at AM Law have repeatedly heard a common question from many of our clients—should I consider bankruptcy? After discussing at length each of their situations and realizing that bankruptcy isn’t the only answer,…