One of the things that I’ve learned from the media, periodicals, and people I have spoken to is the key to a successful financial future is diversification. Diversification, however, does not only mean diversifying within the stock market itself, or having stocks, bonds, and mutual funds in your portfolio. It also can mean owning real… Read more »
Posts By: Andrew Roth
Relationship between Business Law & Immigration Law
The legal profession and the areas of the law that we practice often can become intertwined. Examples that come to mind are matrimonial law and real estate, taxation and estate planning, etc. However, there are other areas of the law that are connected that may not be so obvious – and often ignored to a… Read more »
Due Diligence: Why it’s important
Many times I am asked by a client buying a business to review a contract and not make many changes. The client’s reasoning is the business terms are great and he/she wants to close quickly. While I can certainly appreciate the value of getting a good deal, the best way for a buyer to decide… Read more »
Landlord won’t make any changes
Being a real estate attorney for many years and having “geekishly” enjoyed commercial leasing, I have had the pleasure of representing many commercial landlords and tenants. For purposes of this article, I want to focus on something that I often hear from the tenants that I represent. Many times a tenant will approach me and… Read more »
One Size Does Not Fit All
Have you ever heard the expression one size fits all? If so what did you think? Did you think wow that’s amazing or did you wonder how can that be? Speaking for myself, whenever I heard the expression I thought, well that may be so, but it would fit a whole lot better if it… Read more »
Price Should Not Be The Main Factor In Choosing An Attorney
One of the topics that I blogged about a while back had to do with being “penny wise; pound foolish”. In my previous blog that was referenced to situations involving commercial leasing. However, the phrase is also applicable to purchases and sales of real estate. I felt it is appropriate to blog on this issue… Read more »
To Marry or Not to Marry, That is the Question – The Fiancé Visa (K-1) or Spousal Visa (K-3)
You are a U.S. citizen happily in love with your fiancé who lives abroad. Wedding bells are ringing in your ear and you are dreaming of starting your life together – in the United States. You plan a wedding in the United States, your fiancé’s visitor visa (B2 visa) is obtained, invitations sent, family’s plane tickets are purchased for the… Read more »
I-9 COMPLIANCE – WHAT IS IT? The Basics -WHAT EVERY U.S. BUSINESS OWNER NEEDS TO KNOW
I-9 Compliance and E-Verify U.S. laws require that all employers verify that its employees are legally able to work in the United States. Towards that end, all employers are required to complete I-9 verifications on its employees. With penalties for improper I-9 verification reaching 3,500 for the first offense and $16,000 for the third offense… Read more »
THE BASICS : EMPLOYMENT BASED VISAS
In continuing our basics series, this entry concerns those possessing higher levels of expertise in a field. These visas cover a wide range of specialties and therefore, you should discuss your particular situation with immigration counsel. You’d be surprised what would successfully work under these categories. If you have questions, please ask! We are always open… Read more »
THE BASICS : VISA AND WORK OPTIONS : OVERVIEW OF U.S. VISAS AND WORK PERMITS
Many of you have asked what the various visas are to enter the United States. I will put together a series of entries that summarizes many of them. The first of this basic series is a list including various visas available for those working in varying capacities and circumstances. It is worth repeating that the descriptions… Read more »
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