Resources
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Business Acquisitions: How Much Due Diligence Is Enough?
February 27, 2017
Over the past several decades we have assisted our clients with literally hundreds of business transactions as part of our mergers and acquisitions legal services. Business acquisitions have been more...
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The Critical Importance of An Acquisition Action Plan
February 20, 2017
With any business acquisition, we recommend and prepare a comprehensive business acquisition strategy. Tax aspects of a contemplated acquisition should be considered before sending a letter of intent. ...
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“More Better” at Business Transactions & Commercial Litigation
January 30, 2017
You read that right. When it comes to attorneys, “more better” is actually a thing. Let me explain. We get inquiries all the time from prospective clients with legal issues and problems to...
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The Critical Importance of a Business Plan
January 9, 2017
Business plans are critically important to the success of any and all businesses NOT DESPITE THE FACT that they will need to be repeatedly or continuously reviewed and rewritten, BUT BECAUSE THEY WILL...
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Is Commercial Litigation Really “Worth It”?
December 12, 2016
At Calkins Law Firm, we certainly know how to “put up a good fight” and to put our client’s best case forward in commercial litigation matters. Effectively understanding contested issues,...
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4 Tips to Successfully Sell Your Business
October 17, 2016
Citizens Commercial Bank’s recent Mergers & Acquisitions Outlook 2016 revealed that one-third of CEOs are currently selling, or open to selling their business. With such a large audience interested...
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When Filing a Commercial Lawsuit, Beware of the Counterclaim
October 4, 2016
I was reminded this past week that when you engage legal counsel to file a lawsuit, always beware of the possible counterclaim. A client needs to tell his attorney everything about a potential litigation...
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Why Solve Problems That Can Be Prevented?
September 20, 2016
I read recently of a nearby law firm’s slogan, or call to action. “We solve [clients’] problems”, the slogan or call to action proclaimed. Well… It sounds good, but I...
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The Case for a Rollup
August 16, 2016
Over our past three decades of deal making, we have assisted clients with almost every type of business transaction. Acquisitions have been most numerous, and some of the most successful of these acquisitions...
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5 Questions to Ask When Thinking About Buying a Business
August 2, 2016
So You Want to Buy a Business? I have assisted with many business acquisitions over my decades practicing business law, most of it focused on business transactions. Along the way, I have helped literally...
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To Build a Successful Business, Carpe Diem – But Always Tackle the Worst, First!
July 26, 2016
Yes, as they say: Seize the day! Make today matter! Why put off for tomorrow what you can do today? I could not agree more. Do your most difficult tasks first! But if you want to build a successful...
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Six Common Sense Guidelines for Starting & Building Businesses
July 19, 2016
Over the past several decades I have helped many people start and build their businesses. Many successful businesses would not even exist today but for my encouragement, guidance, support and advice. I...
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In Business Transactions As In Life, Hope For the Best But Plan For the Worst
July 6, 2016
The people who build successful businesses are by and large optimists. If they weren’t, they wouldn’t have the commitment and the drive to invest so much of themselves and to build a successful...
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Business Valuation: Value is in the Eye of the Beholder
June 14, 2016
Below we have curated three articles to help you understand common business valuation terms, navigate common concerns, and learn about a recent high profile acquisition. Top 10 Business Valuation Terms ...
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Buying a Business: No Substitute for Due Diligence
May 24, 2016
While Representations, Warranties and Indemnification are Essential in an Purchase Agreement, There’s No Substitute for Thorough Due Diligence When Buying a Business When you buy a used car do...
