2 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Attorney in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County
Roy N. Johnston, Attorney* Johnston & Associates, Attorneys at Law Hiring a knowledgeable real estate is the key to a successful transaction. And here in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County, there’s no substitute for local knowledge. There are dozens of situations... Read More →
HOW AN ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY CAN HELP SAVE YOU MONEY
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.”Benjamin Franklin This old motto rings true for estate planning. Did you know that a couple spending approximately $2300 on a living trust, that is part of a comprehensive estate plan,... Read More →
3 Reasons Hiring a Business Lawyer Makes Good Business Sense
If you are wondering whether or not to hire a business lawyer when you are starting a new business venture, there are at least three reasons that make the decision a no-brainer: 1) An ounce of prevention is worth a... Read More →
Three Ways Using a Real Estate Attorney Can Save You Money
Most real estate purchases start with a property catching your eye, either by online search, advertising, or even spotting a likely candidate while driving around. Typically, you make an offer through the agent, call your bank for a loan; and... Read More →
Business Law
Johnston & Associates is a full service business law firm. From corporate inception through contracts, collections and litigation, the firm provides outside counsel services to its small and medium-sized clientele. Areas of expertise: Contracts Customer/client contracts Supplier contracts Employment contracts... Read More →
3 Benefits of Working with Estate Planning Experts: by Roy Johnston, Attorney with the Johnston & Associates Law Firm
To eliminate uncertainties in the transfer of wealth or business assets from one generation to another, it’s important to work with a trusted law firm that understands the potential legal hurdles a client might face when preserving their assets. Estate... Read More →
Why Working with a Business Lawyer from Johnston & Associates Law Helps Mitigate Operational Risks
Mitigating operational risks involves both dealing with legal disputes as they arise as well as having a solid legal foundation to the operations of your business. And whether you are a seasoned business leader or starting a new business, working... Read More →
Why Volunteer Board Members May Pay Big Time For Conflicting Public Policies
There are a handful of reasons volunteer officers and directors of nonprofits organizations will be held personally liable for damages in the event of a lawsuit, most of which you might ordinarily expect. But be careful not to rest on... Read More →
Piercing the Nonprofit Corporate Veil—How Vulnerable Are You?
I recently had lunch with a commercial insurance agent who commented that one of the most financially risky steps an individual could take is to join a nonprofit board of directors. Having worked with several boards of directors as a nonprofit... Read More →
The Risks and Dangers of Taking Bad Board Minutes
If you are like most directors, taking board meeting minutes is one of the last jobs you want to undertake. The boardroom can get awkwardly quiet when the board chair asks someone to take on the role of recording the... Read More →