News and Legal Information

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Starting a Business and Choosing a Business Form
What are the choices available for forming a business, such as a C corporation, an S corporation, a limited liability company, a limited partnership, etc. Which form might be best for you and your business.

Business Contracts and Corporate Disputes
How can the services of a lawyer help you anticipate future problems and solve legal disputes arising from your business without resorting to litigation.

Intellectual Property - What is it?
What is intellectual property and what are the differences and benefits of obtaining a patent, a trademark or a copyright.

California Civil Litigation Info
What do you do if you or your business is threatened with a lawsuit or if one is filed against you, or if you are in a position where you need to enforce your own rights against others by filing a lawsuit.

Contractors and Mechanics Lien Info
Whether you work in the construction industry or whether you have hired a contractor and problems have arisen with the construction job, what rights do you have? And what are mechanics liens and how do they work?

Landlord and Tenant Info
Both Landlords and Tenants have rights and duties under California law. Find out what they are by clicking here.

Wills and Trusts Info
When and why should you prepare a will or begin other estate planning? What is a living trust, a revocable trust, an irrevocable trust and what is the best way to care for the family you leave behind.
And, what happens if you don't have a will when you die.

Please contact the Law Offices of Bonnie Follett
if you need more specific information.

To Contact Me: Email: bonniefollett@ix.netcom.com

Last updated: September 2002.