About the Law – July 2010
By Barry Gordon,
Attorney at Law
bgordon@gmo-law.com
Give Up the Pit Bull and the ‘Three Rs’ of the Legal Process
“Walking out of [your] office it appeared the planet had decreased in mass, or perhaps I shed a few pounds, as my tread was lighter than it has been in weeks: Thank You.” – Quote from a recent client
What I have found in my practice as a lawyer for more than 40 years is how much energy people spend looking backwards. I have often heard clients say something like: “I want…
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About the Law
By Barry Gordon,
Attorney at Law
bgordon@gmo-law.com
A ‘MUST-READ’ FOR FAMILY BUSINESS MEMBERS
Sometimes trying to summarize something that has been written very well loses too much of the essence of the article. Thus is the case with an article about litigation in family owned businesses, written by George F. Burns, a friend who is an attorney in Maine.
If you have a family business, you owe it to yourself and your company to read the article HERE. It covers the pitfalls and true costs – whether you win or lose — of litigating differences…
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About the Law
By Barry Gordon,
Attorney at Law
bgordon@gmo-law.com
Planning Creates the ‘Wonderful’ in Your Business Future
The future looks wonderful. If you do not think so, look backward. It will not look as good as looking forward.
For a future to look wonderful, it requires is planning. Not short term planning, but long term planning. It is appropriate to plan out 10 or more years. Why spend each day worrying about tomorrow? In 10 years there will be 3,650 tomorrows. Each one will make you more anxious than the rest.
If you are a client of…
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About The Law
By Barry Gordon,
Attorney at Law
bgordon@gmo-law.com
Tips for Estate Planning
Car sales are climbing, crocuses (croci, for you Latin scholars) are up, winter coats no longer shield our backs each day nor does the yoke of winter weigh on our shoulders.
A bright smile and a good attitude will multiply your opportunities for a job, either full or part time.
Since most people are now thinking about their taxes, it’s a good time to look at estate planning. You may need a will, but if there are kids or grandkids that you want to…
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About The Law
YOUR LEGAL TEAM CAN ROOT OUT WHAT’S HIDING BEHIND A PARTNERSHIP DISSOLUTION
By Barry Gordon,
Attorney at Law
bgordon@gmo-law.com
When dissolving any kind of partnership, division of assets may seem to be the major issue; and while the net proceeds are the measurable outcome of a divorce or business break-up, and often define “who won,” there are no winners in a lengthy and contentious battle.
What gets lost in the process are emotional energy, relationships, self-esteem, sleep, and very often one’s health. We are available, as your lawyers, to work through these…
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