According to Wikipedia, the term “Boilerplate” means any text that is or can be reused with little change. Clients sometimes assume that boilerplate language is also hollow and harmless. It is neither. Take two examples: what lawyers refer to as “Choice of Law” and “Venue” clauses. Each is relatively straightforward, but they pack a punch. […]
Collision Coverage
Bottom Line: Unless you already have, and can maintain, a significant amount in savings, you should purchase collision coverage for your vehicle, even if it is of little value. If you have a valuable car, you should purchase collision coverage. Many people try to save money by declining collision coverage. For older, less valuable cars, […]
Legal Responsibility for Sidewalks
People ask me about what responsibility they have in connection with their sidewalks. The law is fairly clear. If you, like me, own property in Portland, you are responsible for the regular care and maintenance of the sidewalks abutting your property. In other words, Portland property owners must keep their sidewalks sufficiently level and sufficiently […]
Successful Medical Care
In my experience, people believe their medical provider will, almost without question, give them excellent medical care. Unfortunately, as an attorney working in personal injury law, I sometimes find this belief to be misplaced. In that regard, I am frequently amazed at the different levels of medical care clients received. Some providers – be they […]
Understanding Limited Liability Company (LLC) and an S-Corporation (S-Corp)
The following is an article from the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association’s “Trial Lawyer” Magazine published in its summer 2009 issue. The author is grateful to Gary Kahn of Reeves, Kahn & Hennessy, as well as Fred Rasmussen of Fred A. Rasmussen, CPA, PC, for their editing, suggestions and help in writing this article. ********** You […]