Blog - Dan Burke Attorney At Law

Trademarks vs DBAs

April 2, 2019
Published in Business Law
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If you’re starting a new business, you know there are a lot of things you need to check off on your to-do list. One of those is most likely registering your business name and/or logo legally. But how do you know if a trademark or a DBA is right for…

What You Need to Know About Breaches of Contract

March 25, 2019
Published in Civil Litigation
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If you are new to the business world or new to signing contracts, staying informed on how to protect yourself is important. There are many different types of breaches of contract - but do you know how to handle them? Check out some of the common breaches of contract and…

Settling Debt Of A Deceased Loved One

February 19, 2019
Published in Estate Planning
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Losing a loved one is hard, and dealing with the aftermath of their estate can be tough, too. If you have ever wondered what happens to someone’s debt after they pass away, keep reading so we can give you some tips on what to expect and how to handle it.…

What is a “Corporate Divorce”?

January 8, 2019
Published in Business Law
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Business partners signing corporate agreement documents

You know what marital divorce is, but what is a corporate divorce? Corporate divorce is the break-up of partnerships, limited liability companies (LLC) and corporations. This can be between best friends, a co-worker, a significant other or a family member when either of you realizes it’s not a good fit…

Why A Lawyer Should Draft Your Business’s Employee Agreements

December 3, 2018
Published in Business Law
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What is an Employee Agreement? An employee agreement is a legal contract establishing a formal relationship between an employer and the new employee. An “at-will employee” is someone hired on without an employee agreement and can be fired “at-will” without cause at any time. Having an employee agreement sets up…

Why You Should Have A Lawyer Draft Your Real Estate Lease

November 14, 2018
Published in Property Law
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Why You Should Have A Lawyer Draft Your Real Estate Lease Protecting yourself and your property should be priority number one when leasing your land, home or commercial building to a tenant, and an air-tight commercial lease or residential lease is necessary to ensure that. Having a lawyer on your…

How to Select the Right Agent for Your Power of Attorney

October 31, 2018
Published in Estate Planning
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How to Select the Right Agent for Your Power of Attorney When creating a power of attorney, the biggest decision you have to make is who your agent will be. The power of attorney authorizes your agent to act on your behalf should you become incapable of doing so. These…

What is a Living Will

September 21, 2018
Published in Estate Planning
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What is a Living Will? A living will, or advance directive, is a formal document stating one’s wishes for medical treatment if they are no longer able to give consent or communicate their preferences. This document explicitly states whether and which medical treatments should be provided if the person becomes…