2015

Whether you are just starting a new venture or growing your business beyond a sole proprietorship, you will inevitably reach a point where you want to ensure that your personal assets will not be vulnerable in the event that lawsuits or other liabilities confront your business. In the world of small business, there are two clear vehicles to accomplish that goal: a limited liability company (LLC) or an S-corporation (often shortened to S-corp). …

5 essential estate planning issues you need to address. If you were playing a word association game and said “estate planning document,” it is likely that the most common response would be “a will.” Indeed, folks who may not have a full understanding of the universe of estate planning possibilities at least know that they should have a will. What they don’t realize is that a complete estate plan includes much more than a last will and testament. …

When it comes to the law, it can seem like an appeal from a trial court’s ruling or judgment is a second chance, another bite at the apple, a “do-over” to try again to get the right result you were shooting for during your trial. …

When a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit is filed, the injured person or those who have lost a loved one are alleging that someone else is responsible for the incident that led to the injury or death and therefore should be liable to pay damages. Sometimes, multiple parties may be at fault and more than one party is sued, for example, a truck driver and a trucking company. But what happens when the injured or deceased person was also somewhat responsible for the accident? Are they or their family out of luck? …

Rushing & Guice, P.L.L.C. is pleased to announce the addition of Courtney Parker Wilson as the firm’s new associate attorney. Courtney joined the firm in November 2014 and her practice will focus on commercial litigation and family law. …