At Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti, LLP, our civil litigation clients count on us for more than tenacious representation. They also view us as a source of knowledge about the Massachusetts legal process and appreciate our willingness to walk them through every step of the way. There are some questions we see repeated, one of the most common relating to the amount
Wealth has little effect on the harmony between people in a marriage, after a certain amount. In fact, there is evidence that certain levels of wealth are more conducive to combative divorces. Understanding the pressures involved could help people avoid this type of trouble in their own divorces here in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. An amicable divorce is generally preferable
When you show up to work in Massachusetts, chances are, your objective is to get your job done and then get back to the things you truly enjoy. When you are a victim of workplace sexual harassment, however, the trickle-down effects can prove considerable, and they can affect your emotions and overall well-being both inside and out of the workplace.
High-level seats in companies are usually reserved for competitive, dedicated and connected individuals. If you have made it to an executive or managerial position — or if you have your eye on one — then you probably have a keen instinct and a drive to succeed. You are also probably dedicated to maintaining a strict professionalism — a principle that could lead you to
If a consumer accuses your business of violating the Consumer Protection Law, your company may face serious repercussions. Massachusetts law may inflict punishments on your business and its stockholders that may halt your company’s success. It is essential, if your business finds itself involved in a lawsuit that claims it violates the Consumer Protection Law, that you hire an experienced
As the owner of a Massachusetts family business, you may find that your work offers many benefits. You may, too, have plans to leave your business in the hands of a trusted family member or close confidante once you are no longer able to run it yourself, but you may be unsure about what, exactly, the process of doing so
If you believe someone has wronged you, your best option is often to find some way to work out your dispute with the other party through conversation or mediated negotiations. You may find that, even without bringing the discussion into a public court, you are able to resolve your issues. However, certain opponents could prove intractable, requiring a stronger impetus to
Business owners could transfer ownership of sole proprietorships in Massachusetts via a sale of the business assets. This type of sale, like almost any other, would require some planning to minimize tax burden. After some analysis, planners might discover that a conversion, such as incorporation, is advantageous from a financial perspective. There are several cases in which a succession plan might
“What do you do,” she asked. This is not an uncommon question at a local networking event. But even still, you would be surprised how complicated the answer to that question can be sometimes. “Well, I’m a lawyer.” “Oh? What kind?” “A civil litigator,” I said. “What’s that?” And this is where the fun begins. In our era of professional
If you count yourself among the many Massachusetts residents who have ever filed a health insurance claim and received a denial in response, know that denied claims are not at all uncommon. In fact, many insurance disputes arise because policy holders believe insurance companies are acting in bad faith when denying their claims. If this describes your situation, you may
At Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti, LLP, our civil litigation clients count on us for more than tenacious representation. They also view us as a source of knowledge about the Massachusetts legal process and appreciate our willingness to walk them through every step of the way. There are some questions we see repeated, one of the most common relating to the amount
Wealth has little effect on the harmony between people in a marriage, after a certain amount. In fact, there is evidence that certain levels of wealth are more conducive to combative divorces. Understanding the pressures involved could help people avoid this type of trouble in their own divorces here in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. An amicable divorce is generally preferable
When you show up to work in Massachusetts, chances are, your objective is to get your job done and then get back to the things you truly enjoy. When you are a victim of workplace sexual harassment, however, the trickle-down effects can prove considerable, and they can affect your emotions and overall well-being both inside and out of the workplace.
High-level seats in companies are usually reserved for competitive, dedicated and connected individuals. If you have made it to an executive or managerial position — or if you have your eye on one — then you probably have a keen instinct and a drive to succeed. You are also probably dedicated to maintaining a strict professionalism — a principle that could lead you to
If a consumer accuses your business of violating the Consumer Protection Law, your company may face serious repercussions. Massachusetts law may inflict punishments on your business and its stockholders that may halt your company’s success. It is essential, if your business finds itself involved in a lawsuit that claims it violates the Consumer Protection Law, that you hire an experienced
As the owner of a Massachusetts family business, you may find that your work offers many benefits. You may, too, have plans to leave your business in the hands of a trusted family member or close confidante once you are no longer able to run it yourself, but you may be unsure about what, exactly, the process of doing so
If you believe someone has wronged you, your best option is often to find some way to work out your dispute with the other party through conversation or mediated negotiations. You may find that, even without bringing the discussion into a public court, you are able to resolve your issues. However, certain opponents could prove intractable, requiring a stronger impetus to
Business owners could transfer ownership of sole proprietorships in Massachusetts via a sale of the business assets. This type of sale, like almost any other, would require some planning to minimize tax burden. After some analysis, planners might discover that a conversion, such as incorporation, is advantageous from a financial perspective. There are several cases in which a succession plan might
“What do you do,” she asked. This is not an uncommon question at a local networking event. But even still, you would be surprised how complicated the answer to that question can be sometimes. “Well, I’m a lawyer.” “Oh? What kind?” “A civil litigator,” I said. “What’s that?” And this is where the fun begins. In our era of professional
If you count yourself among the many Massachusetts residents who have ever filed a health insurance claim and received a denial in response, know that denied claims are not at all uncommon. In fact, many insurance disputes arise because policy holders believe insurance companies are acting in bad faith when denying their claims. If this describes your situation, you may
