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A Common Sense Approach to Avoiding Litigation with Business Problems

Over the years, many litigation files have crossed my desk. Nothing could have been done to present some of the suits, but I am amazed at how many of them were preventable. Common sense plays a big part. More

Asset Protection

In a struggling economy, your assets are exposed to attack from creditors, business relationships and lawsuits. At Finkel Whitefield Selik we are constantly asked by our clients questions related to the protection of assets. The following is a summary of the most common questions we receive: More

Control Contract Disputes through the Use of Key Contract Terms

In negotiating contracts, clients typically focus on the price and or services, whether they are the party providing or receiving the goods or services. In the event of a dispute, the inclusion of certain contract terms, which many clients forget or are not aware of, may provide an advantage, particularly to the seller. More

Internal Revenue Service Collections Offers In Compromise

I frequently receive questions about those advertisements we’ve all heard regarding the IRS’s willingness to settle tax disputes for “pennies on the dollar.” The most common inquiry is whether the advertisements are true. While there is nothing untrue about the advertisements, there is a lot more to the process than what the advertisers can provide in a 30 second commercial. More

Planning Checklist For An Untimely Death

When a person dies suddenly, family members are often ill-equipped to handle the estate administration, especially during a time of mourning the loss of a loved one. You can make this process easier by in advance organizing your affairs and documents so they can be easily located and understood. A good place to start is: More

Resolving Litigation Using Arbitration and Mediation

Did you know that both contemplated and actual litigation can be handled more efficiently through arbitration or mediation? More