Selling a Business: Key Legal Issues Every Owner Should Consider
Selling your business can be one of the most significant financial transactions an owner will undertake. Years of work, investment, customer relationships, intellectual property, contracts, and goodwill may all be part of the deal. While business owners frequently focus on valuation, negotiations, and finding the right buyer, it is often the legal aspects of the […]
Escrow, Title, and Tax: How a Real Estate Attorney Prevents Closing Day Disasters
Closing day often gets the most attention in a real estate transaction. Buyers prepare to receive the keys. Sellers prepare to receive proceeds. Lenders prepare to fund the loan. Yet many of the issues that create stress, delays, and unexpected expenses originate weeks or even months before the parties gather to sign documents. Whether the […]
How Do I Finance an Infrastructure Project?
When landowners or developers set out to finance an infrastructure project, the process often hinges on securing the necessary entitlements and regulatory approvals. That phase can define project scope, cost structure, and lender or investor confidence. It can also help smooth the way for the project among other members of the community. Attorneys like Mark […]
The Role of Corporate Lawyers in Startups: What Founders Need to Know
Starting a new business is an exciting venture filled with vision, creativity, and potential. It is also a process that requires meticulous legal planning to avoid costly mistakes and set a strong foundation for growth. Entrepreneurs often focus on product development, funding, and branding, but tend to overlook the equally important issues of legal structure […]
What’s an Encroachment?
Encroachment occurs when one property owner either inadvertently or intentionally allows the use or occupation of his own property to cross over a neighboring property line that divides two pieces of property without the permission of the other property owner. Florida has laws designed to protect property owners from encroachment. Owners are encouraged to take […]
If I Do Not Pay My Property Taxes This Year, Do I Immediately Lose My Property?
The short answer to this pressing question is no. You won’t lose your property immediately. You will have at least 2 years from the date of delinquency to pay your owed taxes plus interest and fees. In Florida, failing to pay property taxes initiates a multi-step process that can ultimately lead to the loss of your property, […]
What Business Structure Should I Select?
This is one of the questions we get most often from small business owners and prospective entrepreneurs. The best choice depends on several factors, including liability protection, taxation, ownership structure, and the long-term goals of the business. For many small business owners, an LLC will provide the best balance between liability protection, tax treatment, and […]
Mediation and Arbitration Clauses in Construction Contracts
Construction law begins with the design and/or construction contract. A well-crafted contract clearly defines a project’s terms and helps the parties avoid future disputes and litigation. In reality, though, disagreements are often inevitable in the complex world of construction. Multiple stakeholders mean disputes can quickly arise over delays, scope changes, or payment issues. Left unchecked, […]
Jessica Gow Claims Rising Star Recognition in 2024
Cobb Cole is thrilled to announce that our own Jessica Gow has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2024! This prestigious honor is bestowed only on outstanding lawyers who are younger than 40 years old or have been in practice for less than ten years. What makes this recognition so special is […]
When Should I Contact An Attorney?
Legal issues often seem small—until they aren’t. Minor contract disputes suddenly turn into threats of litigation. Amicable custody arrangements become high-stakes conflicts. And a seemingly simple decision to let an employee go is suddenly a wrongful termination suit. Cobb Cole’s diverse teams of legal professionals work collaboratively across a broad range of practice areas. No […]
