Before starting a business, there are several necessary steps to take in order to make sure the business is legal and complies with local, state, and federal statutes, regulations, and taxes. The attorneys at The Carroll Law Firm PLC have put together the following checklist to assist clients in starting their business. PLANNING STAGES Create…
When someone sues another person in civil court, the person bringing the suit is generally called the “Plaintiff,” and the person against whom the suit is brought is the “Defendant.” If you are being sued, the Plaintiff will be required to “serve” you with a Complaint. A Complaint is a legal document filed in court…
Under Arizona law, driving on the State’s roadways is a privilege and not a right. A person must apply for a license to drive a vehicle in Arizona. Once Arizona’s Motor Vehicle Division issues a person’s driver’s license, the person impliedly agrees to give his or her consent to have his or her breath, blood,…
In many cases, a short sale would be a beneficial option to homeowners suffering from too much debt. A short sale is the sale of a home where the bank agrees to allow the sale of the home without getting full payment of the debt on the home. A short sale can have some very…
Of all the things we own, our home and its belongings are probably our most prized possessions. We buy insurance to cover it in case of loss; we lock it up when we leave; we install security systems; and we still have our neighbors watch over it when we are gone for long periods of…
The short answer is no. You can apply for a federal trademark registration even if you have not used a product. Prior to Nov. 16, 1989 a trademark application could not be submitted without proof that the trademark had already been “used in commerce.” This resulted in large companies shipping small quantities of products with…
A trademark is not the same as registering the name of your business. A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or logo that distinguishes and identifies the source of goods of one company or person from another. Trademarks can also be granted to a business for its unique packaging, building designs, color, sound, and even…
A Beneficiary Deed is an easy, convenient way to avoid probate of what is normally your largest single asset, your home. What the Beneficiary Deed does is to automatically transfer the real estate to your beneficiary upon your death, without having to go through probate to transfer the property. Transferring the real estate in this…
Recently, due to the number of homes underwater in our community, our firm has experienced an influx of clients seeking advice regarding Short Sales. We now offer in office, hour Short Sale Consultations one-on-one with our attorneys for $250.00, which can potentially save our clients thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars. We also offer…
For those of you that follow the postings on our website because you are a victim of the Real Estate Fraud Scheme committed of Mr. Ken Plein, the headline, “EARN 9% RETURN ON REAL ESTATE SECURED INVESTMENT,” brings back many unpleasant memories. My purpose for posting this title was not to remind those that we…
During this time of heightened concerns over COVID-19, The Carroll Law Firm, PLC is open and can provide telephonic appointments for many types of consultations.