KATZ LAW OFFICE We are Small Business Counsel Providing personalized general legal services for individuals and small to medium size businesses |
Call Us: 412-696-0700 |
Email Us: okatz@katzlawoffice.com |
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NON-BANKRUPTCY PRACTICE AREAS PRACTICE AREASWhat kinds of nuts and bolts business transactions and legal representation do we provide? In sum, commercial transactions and litigation. For example, we:
HOW WE OPERATEWe will typically offer a free consultation (in person or on the phone) for the purposes of generally discussing the matter and whether we can assist. If, after a consultation, we believe that your matter requires the assistance of a specialist in a particular area of the law, we will tell you that, and, if you want, help you to find specialized assistance. Because bankruptcy consultation usually involves substantive discussion of the law and the facts and circumstances of the case, it must ordinarily be done in person and is much more involved. If your matter is one where we can be of assistance, we will frankly discuss the cost of legal assistance, and, if possible, options for controlling those costs. Before we are engaged we will enter into an engagement agreement. You should review all engagement agreements carefully to ensure that they meet with your approval. Some matters like business transactions and the prosecution or defense of lawsuits, while susceptible to the creation of budgets, do not lend themselves to shortcuts. On the other hand, you may need to decide whether to file suit, defend an action, or otherwise participate in a particular transaction. In those type of cases, a quick answer focusing in on the major cases or statutes may be more important than one that is based on extensive research. While the one based on extensive research will likely be more definitive, you may not want or need the extra degree of certainty. Our goal is to give you what you want and need, not what we decide you should have. Third, we hope that by showing you that we can provide high quality legal services, on a cost effective basis, in a timely manner, you will make us your general counsel. You benefit by knowing that there is a firm ready to help you with your general legal problems and questions, on a cost effective basis. ARTICLES AND LEGAL MEMOSIt is sometimes said that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. We think that is only true when the person with a little knowledge assumes that he or she is now an expert. We think that, far from being dangerous, a little knowledge on the part of clients facilitates the attorney - client relationship. A little knowledge will not turn a client into an attorney, but it should help the client to better understand the legal matter, what needs to be done in order to properly address the matter, and why.We believe in making sure that the client understands what is happening and why. We think it leads to more satisfactory results for the client. In the interest of helping the small and medium size business community educate itself about some of the issues with which it may need to deal, we offer the following articles and memos. Firm Mission:
For information, questions, comments, etc., contact Owen W. Katz, Esq. Please recognize that the transmission of e-mail may not be secure and, in any event, would not create an attorney-client relationship. The internet represents a great technological leap in many respects. However, attorney-client relationships still needs to be sealed the old fashioned way. Dated: 2/1/06 |