Category Archives: Business Law

How the Wizard can “Make Your Mark”

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Randy Fisher

I just had a potential client contact me about how to trademark their business. This is a common question for business attorneys from business savvy clients who don’t want to get tripped up by not dotting their eyes and crossing … Continue reading →

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Chicago Cubs, the World Series and Annoying Bosses: Making Sense of It All

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Randy Fisher

Have you ever had a boss that you could never make happy? So now you are the boss and have employees that annoy you. They came with qualifications, but they just don’t seem to be working out. I know you … Continue reading →

Posted in Business Law, Employment Issues | Tagged Baltimore Orioles, Baseball strategy, Chicago Cubs, employee communication, Employment Issues, Hitting, job training, Pitching, small business, Tony Dungy, World Series | Leave a comment

Going on your own? — Remember the Tale and Pay It Forward

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Randy Fisher

I recently celebrated the Fisher Law Office’s 10th anniversary. For me, it was one of those “Gee, we are still here; the lights are still on, the doors are still open. We must be doing something right” moments. A lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Business Law, Uncategorized | Tagged Charles S. Walsh, Fear, Going out on your own, Martin Snider, Pay it forward, Shelton & Valadez, Starting a new business, Starting your own business, Texas Tech Law School, Wade Shelton | 9 Comments

Use of LLCs for holding real estate: Pros and Cons

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Randy Fisher

I read a colleague’s recent blog today about the pros and cons of using a Limited Liability Company (LLC) to hold investment real estate. It seems to be a popular topic because I spent last evening discussing the same thing with my … Continue reading →

Posted in Business Law, Limited liability company | Tagged House of Cards, Investment real estate, limit personal liability, Limited Liability Company, pass-through taxation, Real Estate, real estate investors | Leave a comment

Legacy Lost: The Dwindling Family Inheritance

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Randy Fisher

Ninety percent of family inheritance is often lost within just three generations, according to the Wall Street Journal (Lost Inheritance). By the end of the second generation — to be clear, that’s after your children have passed away — you … Continue reading →