Burkhalter Law – Expansion Announcement
It is with great pleasure that we announce the merger of Burkhalter Law and De la Cruz Law, effective immediately. De la Cruz Law specializes in Estate Planning and Elder and Small Business law. [...]
Entity Renewals in Georgia
All business owners are required to maintain in good standing with the Georgia Secretary of State by submitting an annual registration. The renewal period runs from January 1st to April 1st of each year [...]
Entity Renewals in Georgia
All business owners are required to maintain in good standing with the Georgia Secretary of State by submitting an annual registration. The renewal period runs from January 1st to April 1st of each year [...]
Thank You From Burkhalter Law!
As 2021 comes to a close, the team at Burkhalter Law would like to thank our business owner clients and advisors for the trust they have placed in our firm to manage their legal needs. We [...]
Entity Renewals in Georgia
All business owners are required to maintain in good standing with the Georgia Secretary of State by submitting an annual registration. The renewal period runs from January 1st to April 1st of each year [...]
Are Your Important Documents Safe?
Do you know where and how your important documents are stored? Are they safely secure and available to access when needed or in case of an emergency? If you don’t know, or are not [...]
A Cautionary Tale About Designating Beneficiaries of 401(k) Accounts
Most 401(k) retirement plans are governed by the Employment Retirement Act of 1979 (“ERISA”). If you are married and want to leave your retirement benefits to anyone other than your spouse, did you know [...]
Legal Compliance for Business Owners
All business owners are required to meet certain federal and state requirements to stay in compliance. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) breaks down these requirements for you in this post. Formed in 1953, the [...]
What to Look For Prior to Signing a Construction Contract
Unnecessary disputes can arise out of poorly drafted construction contracts, regardless of your level of sophistication. This is particularly true right now given supply-chain issues and the ever-rising cost of materials. Three points arise [...]
Common Statute of Limitations in Georgia
As much as we may try to avoid them, disputes happen. If you find yourself or your business involved in a dispute or other situation which could give rise to a claim, it is important to take [...]
Georgia Secretary of State Changes to Protect Business Owners
As a Georgia business owner, your entity name and business address are of public record. Unfortunately, this can and has lead to an increased number of scammers using this information for solicitation purposes. These [...]