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Abraham Lincoln had a successful career as a small firm lawyer for 25 years before becoming America’s 16th president. In notes for a lecture to lawyers, Lincoln attributed his achievements to diligence and honesty. Getting organized is another virtue for a successful career path. Organization can help you enhance productivity and reduce stress. Read on to learn strategies for getting organized in your law practice. Continue reading “Strategies for Getting Organized”
The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection act of 2019 became effective on June 14, 2019. All leases signed thereafter are subject the Act. We have been reviewing the Act with the attorneys that author several of the lease forms and hope to have them available at blumberglegalforms.com by mid to late August and printed forms about two weeks later. Continue reading “Housing Stability and Tenant Protection act of 2019 – LEASES”
First, you have to deal with the naysayers. Friends, families, and peers may try to talk you out of it. And it may not feel that way, but they have the best intentions.
Here’s the best advice you can get at this stage: Don’t listen to anyone who hasn’t started their own firm. Their discouragement is a form of protection, but unless they’ve done what you’re considering, they can’t know what they’re protecting you from. They can’t really know the dangers.
Regardless of where you are in your career, you can start your own law firm. Even if you’re straight out of law school, it’s possible. It’ll be easier when you have some type of favorable reputation, but many people have started successful firms at this stage. Continue reading “Tips for New Lawyers on Starting a Law Firm”
We will begin to upload these forms at blumberglegalforms.com shortly
Blumberg Legal Form 119, formerly a 3-day notice, will be a 14-day notice. Rent demands required by law must be in writing, sent certified mail, and allow tenants 14 days to pay (RPL 711(2), 7-19
A new Blumberg Legal Form 309, will be an omnibus notice for 30, 60 and 90 day periods, 7-19
A new Blumberg Legal Form 304 will be a 5-day notice sent certified mail, RPL §235-E(d), 7-19
Blumberg Legal Form 307, 30-day notice, will be available for situations not affected by the Act, 7-19
Notices of Petition for Non-Payment or Holdover
Legal Forms 207b, 207d, 211, 445, 449, 511, 1407 and 1411 are under review. Continue reading “Housing Stability and Tenant Protection act of 2019”
Typography is the style and appearance of words on paper, computer screens, and other media. It has evolved from primitive drawings on cave walls in ancient times to stunning websites in the digital era. The elements of typography include alignment, color, consistency, contrast, hierarchy, and typeface. Good typography makes writing more effective just like good speaking makes oral arguments more persuasive.
Read on for tips to enhance the appearance of your correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents. Continue reading “What is Typography?”
A registered agent, a resident agent or a statutory agent (the three terms are interchangeable) is defined by United States business law as a business, or person, designated to receive service of process on behalf of a company against whom a legal action is brought. To put it another way, when you appoint a registered agent, you are providing the public with an indirect but efficient means of contacting you about a legal issue. The agent then makes sure that you receive the document within a reasonable timeframe.
BlumbergExcelsior Corporate Services, Inc. is now offering to file S-corporation status filings for corporations formed in the state of New Jersey. Previously, Blumberg only offered this service for corporations formed in the state of New York.
Corporations can opt for subsection “S” status treatment by the IRS after formation if they meet certain IRS requirements.
To find out more, contact a Blumberg corporate services rep today! Continue reading “Blumberg now offers S corporation IRS filings for New Jersey corporations”
LeaseFiller a lease writing program which helps property managers and leasing agents easily and efficiently draft leases with their accompanying forms and riders. Continue reading “LeaseFiller”
Originally posted on hicharlie.com
Are you daydreaming of being your own boss? Whether entrepreneurs are manifesting their business plans by securing financing, drumming up marketing plans, and expanding their network by meeting colleagues at professional mixers, these hustlers are pursuing their passions — and making bank at the same time. Continue reading “Tips on Jump-Starting Your Small Business”
