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Suppose your insurance company denies your claim – whether for a fire loss, water damage, theft, or storm damage. How long do you have to file a lawsuit against the insurance company? Well, it may not be as long as you think, so be careful! The best thing you can...
Read More Continue ReadingWhy are there statutes of limitation or lawsuit deadlines? In Tennessee, there are lawsuit deadlines called “statutes of limitations,” so it is important to speak to a lawyer as soon as possible if you believe you may need to file a lawsuit. If you wait too late, you may lose...
Read More Continue ReadingI No Longer Want to Own Property with a Partner – How Do I Break Up? Imagine you and a partner purchase a rental property in the hopes of generating additional income. Or perhaps you jointly inherit some property. You own the property as tenants in common, meaning that you...
Read More Continue ReadingThe Dangers of Unwritten Agreements You’ve heard it before: “If it’s not in writing, it doesn’t exist.” While that is not technically true, we don’t recommend entering into an unwritten agreement or contract of any significance. If it is important to you or to your business, get it in...
Read More Continue ReadingCan you represent yourself in General Sessions Court? Yes, you may always represent yourself in any court matter – it’s called proceeding pro se. However, you may only represent yourself. If the true party in the case is actually a corporation or limited liability company (LLC) – even if you...
Read More Continue ReadingCan We Make Them Pay My Attorney Fees? Can we make them pay my attorney fees? This is one of the most common questions we receive from our clients who find themselves involved in lawsuits. Unfortunately, the answer in most cases is no. Tennessee follows the “American Rule” which means...
Read More Continue ReadingConstruction Contract? Confirm Your Contractor is Properly Licensed First! I spent a good amount of time one week working with a client to cancel his construction contract after learning that the contractor was not properly licensed to build his new house. What started out as an exciting time in this...
Read More Continue ReadingWhy it Pays for Small Business to Use a Small Law Firm If you run a small business, you have no doubt heard the usual reasons why you should consider taking your legal problems to a small law firm instead of a mega-firm: Lower hourly rates (no subsidization of...
Read More Continue ReadingSigning a Credit Application on Behalf of a Company Could Subject You to PERSONAL Liability Most small business vendors and suppliers require a company officer to sign a Commercial Credit Application or Agreement to buy goods and supplies on account. Watch out, though! Carefully examine the language of the Credit...
Read More Continue ReadingWhat is a Deposition? A deposition is similar to a witness testifying in court, except that it occurs in an out-of-court setting. A witness at a deposition is referred to as the “deponent.” A deposition usually takes place in a lawyer’s conference room, although I’ve personally been involved in depositions...
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