Contracts are an important part of every business’s success and growth. Unfortunately, contracts are complex documents, and properly drafting one requires experience and extensive knowledge of state, local, and federal laws. Mistakes are all too common, and they can have significant consequences — especially if...
Has a business, individual, or organization caused you monetary damages and not accepting responsibility? When these parties won’t work with you and won’t pay up, a lawsuit may be necessary to hold them responsible. What is a lawsuit? When one party files a complaint or takes...
Unfortunately, disputes between business partners and associates happen all the time. Our business dispute attorneys have seen it all — from small disagreements between friends turned business partners to major disagreements between large shareholders. No matter the size of the business, it almost always happens. Protect...
Reports of harassment and discrimination in the workplace are at an all-time high. With this in mind, Portland small business owners need to do 2 things: Act in a way to avoid accusations in the first place Understand how to properly handle any complaints and...
Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur wondering if you need a small business attorney? You’re not alone! We often hear from business owners and entrepreneurs who are unsure if they need a small business attorney or not. In this month’s post, we’ll take a...
Too often, commercial real estate businesses seek legal advice from their in-house counsel, brokers, or management instead of consulting an experienced lawyer. Input from team members is important, but it’s no substitute for the expertise of a seasoned real estate lawyer. So how do you choose...
If you’ve started hiring employees, complying with human resources best practices and small business laws are all crucial and oft-misunderstood tasks. In this post, we’ll outline our top HR tips for small business in Portland. Read on to learn how to manage your employees and...
Why should your small business or startup work with a professional Portland attorney? To minimize risk! New businesses don’t know what they don’t know, and even the most well-intentioned companies and startups may find themselves making a number of potentially serious legal mistakes. These mistakes not...
“Do I need a real estate lawyer” is a question we hear often at JJH Law. While the answer can sometimes be complicated, for most individuals or businesses investing in commercial real estate the answer is a resounding “YES.” In this month’s post, we’ll go over: ...
“If life was a board game, lawyers are the people who read the inside of the top of the box.” -Jerry Seinfeld That’s just about right! At JJH Law, our business lawyers know business owners would much rather be playing the game (running and growing their businesses)...