Resources
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When Conducting An Acquisition Search, Be Both Systematic and Opportunistic
July 17, 2017
It occurs to me that when you search for an acquisition opportunity, it is very important to be both thoughtful and systematic. Take whatever time you need to carefully study and to determine what kind...
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An Example of How Having an Attorney Review a Simple Draft Agreement Can Be So…..Worthwhile
June 5, 2017
A longtime friend called for advice earlier this month, and our conversation reminded me how having an attorney review even a simple draft amended legal agreement can be so…. worthwhile. Legal...
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In Commercial Litigation, We Need To Be Aggressive
April 18, 2017
Earlier this month a former client and friend referred his neighbor to us. His neighbor had resigned from his position, but shortly thereafter been sued by his former employer for allegedly violating...
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Business Buyers Can Take Advantage of the Very Imperfect Market For Private Businesses
April 10, 2017
We have assisted clients with their acquisition of ongoing businesses for several decades. We have, during that period, assisted with quite literally hundreds of business transactions, including well over...
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For a Commercial Litigation Claim, KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid!)
April 3, 2017
Recently I was approached by a former client and asked to handle a piece of commercial litigation for him in Guernsey County, Ohio. I declined to get involved in the commercial litigation claim, as it...
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Legal Professionals and Accountability
March 20, 2017
As professionals we need to be held accountable to our clients. As professionals we need to be prepared, and to do our level best on behalf of our clients. We as attorneys and legal professionals have...
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How to Avoid Commercial Litigation
March 13, 2017
Avoid Commercial Litigation, or Be Prepared For It, By Carefully Documenting All Incidents While commercial litigation is wonderful business for our new model law firm, we will always do our level best...
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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...
