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San Jose Estate Planning Attorney
Corporations (C-Corp/S-Corp)
In California, a corporation is basically considered to be a legal entity which exists separately from its owners. With a C corporation, owners are generally free from personal liability, but taxes are levied on both owners and the corporation. C corporations may have the option to sell stocks or bonds internationally and the increased capital will carry on beyond the death of current ownership. On the other hand, S corporations are pass through tax entities meaning that no income tax is paid at the corporate level rather any profits or losses are passed through the corporation and passed on to the individual tax returns of the owners. S corporation may have shareholders but no more than 100 and all shareholders must be US residents or US citizens. The laws applying to both C corporations and S corporations are complicated. We can help.

Establishing either an S or C corporation can have benefits and you can still develop a succession plan that suits your future goals with the help of an experienced San Jose estate planning lawyer. If you have future intentions of selling your business or passing it on to your family, choosing an appropriate business entity will be of crucial importance. At WealthPLAN, our knowledgeable legal team will provide the attentive personal service you deserve. We will take the time to work with you so that we understand your specific goals and your vision. Our team will thoroughly analyze your position so that we can fully explain all of your choices. We are committed to assisting you in achieving your goals and ensuring that your business provides for your family both now and in the future.

Estate Planning Lawyer in San Jose
Planning for the future of your estate is important and we can help you develop a plan to pass on your wealth in a smooth and tax-efficient manner. Our attorneys are committed to not only helping your family after you are gone, but helping you now. We want to build a relationship with you and your family that will extend to future generations. We care about the legacy of your family. We may be able to assist you in developing a strategy that will enhance your wealth now and for the future.
Contact a San Jose estate planning attorney to help you determine if an S corporation or C corporation suits your goals.

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Overland Park Criminal Defense Lawyer

Criminal Defense
Being charged with a criminal offense is a stressful and intimidating experience that can impact you for the rest of your life. An accusation alone can affect your job, your relationships with friends and family as well as your reputation in the community. In fact, according to the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, being charged and convicted of a crime is one of the top 5 most stressful events a human being can endure. Adding to the stress, conviction rates in Kansas have increased dramatically in the last five years. The police and prosecution are more aggressive than ever when it comes to pursuing harsh penalties for those accused of a crime. If you have been charged or are under investigation, it is vital that you contact a knowledgeable Overland Park criminal defense attorney right away. The police and prosecution will waste no time in building the strongest possible case against you. At the Gigstad Law Office, LLC, we will waste no time in making sure that your rights are aggressively protected. We are prepared to fight for you when you have been charged with a criminal offense including:
· DUI
· Drug Crimes
· Possession
· Theft Crimes
· Domestic Violence
· Juvenile Crimes
· Misdemeanor Offences
· Traffic Offenses
At our insightful and resourceful firm, we will methodically investigate your case to help you to determine your optimal legal choices. We have the proven ability to steadfastly defend you while at the same time skillfully negotiating with the prosecution seeking a reduced charge or a dismissal. We are committed to achieving the best possible result for you. Our commitment to excellence begins with your free initial consultation and does not end until your matter is resolved. Our firm will utilize all available resources to defend you and to obtain the most favorable possible result.

Criminal Defense Attorney Proudly Serving Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa, Prairie Village, Mission Hills, Olathe, Mission, Shawnee, Merriam, Roeland Park, and Kansas City, Kansas

If you have been charged with a crime, you may find that friends and colleagues, potentially even family, do not look at you quite the same way. A mere accusation can tarnish your reputation and a conviction can affect the rest of your life. Our firm understands what you are going through. We understand that sometimes good people make mistakes and we are also very aware that innocent people are frequently accused of crimes they had nothing to do with. At our firm, you will be treated with the dignity and respect that you deserve. We will work side by side with you to develop an optimal defense strategy to tenaciously protect your rights and your future. Every client and every case is important to us. With our confident and determined firm standing by you, you can count on integrity, commitment and results.

Contact an Overland Park criminal defense lawyer from our professional firm without delay to work with you to develop a strategically effective defense against criminal charges. Our knowledgeable legal team will tirelessly pursue optimum results in your case.

Los Angeles Work Permits Attorney

Work Permits and Work Visas
It’s a small world. We have all heard that phrase used repeatedly. Nowhere are those words truer than in the world of business. The economy is truly global as well as being very competitive and in order to succeed American companies recruit the best and the brightest from around the world. Whatever your field of business may be, a resourceful and dedicated Los Angeles immigration lawyer from our highly capable firm may be able to help you. We are very well-versed in immigration procedures and we will work hard to assist you in fulfilling your personnel needs with the skilled workers you need to give your business a competitive edge.
If you are petitioning for a green card on behalf of a skilled worker, there EB1 through EB5 visas may be an option if the foreign national in question is able to meet and prove outstanding skills in their respective field. If your petition for a foreign worker is temporary in nature then you may have several options depending on the circumstances. Some of those options may be:
· H-1B Specialty Occupation
· H2B Temporary Worker
· H-3 Trainee
· L-1 Intercompany Transfer
· O-1 Alien with Extraordinary Ability
· P1, P2 or P3 for Artists, Athletes and Entertainers
· R-1 Religious Worker
The Law Offices of Carlos R. Barrios and Associates, PLC can work with you to help you determine if there is a work visa option that suits your specific needs. In many cases, the type of business and the skill level of the job in question determine which visa you need. We will vigorously pursue optimal results for you.

Seeking a work permit or work visa?
A successful petition for a work visa can be a complicated and time consuming process. We can help. Our firm understands the documentation required and we can ensure that all filing deadlines are met. Our resourceful lawyers pay very careful attention to each and every detail throughout every step of the process. We may be able to assist you in successfully petitioning for the work permit you need.

Contact a Los Angeles work permit attorney from our dedicated legal team to help you with the complicated work visa petition process.

Causes of Car Accidents

New York Personal Injury Lawyer
Since the first car accident fatality in 1896, society has developed traffic laws and regulations in an effort to keep our roads safe and avoid car accidents. Despite the laws and safety measures that have evolved over the last century, it is estimated that a total of 25 million people have lost their lives to automobile accidents world-wide since that first unfortunate accident. Today, despite vehicles featuring high-tech safety measures, fatal accidents continue to increase in frequency. With heavy traffic and more distractions than ever, it is increasingly important that we all take care on the roads we all share. When a car accident affects your life, the trauma and financial burdens can take a dramatic toll on your life. We may be able to offer the help you desperately need. At Hecht Kleeger Pintel & Damashek, our firm was created by attorneys who have enjoyed success at the largest and most profitable firms in New York. Our goal is to provide the personal attention that larger firms do not. When you contact a New York personal injury attorney from our firm, you can be assured that we will provide the personal attention you need to get you through the trauma of a car accident. In addition, our firm is dedicated to ensuring that you receive the highest possible cash award or settlement offer.

Common Causes of Car Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the most common causes of car collisions and accidents can be traced to the actions of drivers themselves. The following are listed as the top six causes:
· Drivers who are distracted by scenery, talking on cell phones, or, more increasingly, texting. Driver distraction is estimated to be the chief cause of 25% to 50% of all accidents.
· Driving while tired.
· Driving while under the influence.
· Speeding.
· Aggressive driving or driving while enraged.
· Weather conditions such as ice or fog.
As demonstrated above, driver negligence is at the core of the vast majority of vehicle accidents. The experienced, caring and skilled attorneys at our firm have more than 60 years of combined experience helping accident victims. When you have been involved in a car accident, we will stand up for you.

Contact a New York personal injury lawyer from our firm to help you when you have been involved in a car accident.

Hockey at its best, played to a stage of hundreds in a small town near you.

This is a random sample of one of my sports articles that appeared in a local paper in Lumsden, Sk. My articles were well received and informative. I believe that the style is unique, there is no formula traceable to institutionalized molding.

Lumsden Defeats Semans 6-5 in Dramatic Showdown

While a cold Friday night in the midst of an old-fashioned January deep freeze might signal an evening on the couch to most, the Lumsden Arena was fever pitched serving as host to a barn burning display of fireworks, red-hot saves and a final shoot-out scene John Wayne himself would have loved. Though the event in question was a clash between the Highway Hockey League’s Lumsden Monarchs and Semans Wheat Kings as opposed to a Western movie struggle between posses and outlaws, the Duke does have a place in hockey lore starring in Idol of the Crowds in 1937. Despite the long history between hockey and Hollywood, screenwriters would be hard pressed to come up with a script that could match Friday night’s game in Lumsden. The game even featured a classic improbable hero, the Monarch’s special teams.

The tempo was set early as Semans opened the scoring less than two minutes into the first period as Kellen Sillinger notched his seventh goal. The former Melville Millionaire kick started a night in which he and his linemates would record an impressive four points apiece. Still early in the first period, Lumsden’s Tyson Getzinger took advantage of a neutral zone turnover scoring his fourth goal of the season beating Seman’s goalie Colin Munroe, who briefly had the puck in his trapper before it ultimately eluded him. Munroe would later make amends as he went on to enjoy a solid outing making 41 saves. Monarch’s goaltender Trevor Thiessen, who saved his best work for his close-up in the final scene, was also strong making 36 saves.

Just 30 seconds into the second period and short-handed, Lumsden took a 2 – 1 lead as Jeff Harris set up Battlefords Northstars alum Jesse Matlock. It was the first short-handed goal Semans had surrendered this season. That momentum was short lived as 3 minutes later the Line of Sillinger, Jared Molnar and Darren Lynch were firing on all cylinders first knotting the game at 2 and then Lynch, who scored over 200 points in his WHL career, fired the go ahead marker at 7:33 of the second. Semans then went ahead 4 – 2 as Derek Parker notched his sixth. Parker opportunistically joined the rush after serving the second of his 4 penalties. No stranger to the penalty box, Parker had 268 penalty minutes as a 16 year-old rookie in the WHL and went on to log a villainous pair of 500 plus PIM seasons as a pro. Reggie Dunlop would be proud!

Despite surrendering 3 consecutive goals, the Monarchs began finding their rhythm. Chipping away at the Wheat King’s momentum, the Monarchs utilized their speed to create rushes off of turn-overs. The effort paid off as late in the second Lumsden drew within a goal when Austin Preete scored with assists going to Dustin Gutwin and Jeff Lawson. That goal came just six seconds after another impressive Monarch penalty kill. Lumsden’s special teams have struggled this season. The Monarchs sit last in the league in power play efficiency and second last in penalty killing. Tonight, however, was a different story. The PK had already scored the first short-handed goal Semans had surrendered all year and followed that up by creating the chance for Preete’s goal. As impressive and improbable as it may have been, the best was still to come for the Monarch’s penalty killers.

Lumsden took advantage of its late second period momentum scoring just 14 seconds into the third and tying the game at 4. The tying goal was set up by Brady Aulie, who is better known for his exploits on the football field with the U of R Rams, but tonight the football star set up former LaRonge Ice Wolves forward Tyson Getzinger for his second of the night. The furious back and forth battle continued as the Wheat Kings once again took a one goal lead when Jared Molnar scored his second of the game and 17th of the season. There were a total of 30 shots on goal in the third period as both goalies made many spotlight stealing saves. Lumsden was assessed two late penalties giving Semans a golden opportunity to put the game away. As the clock wound down to the final 2 minutes, the Monarchs found themselves in the unenviable position of trailing 5-4 while fending off a two-man advantage. Goldfinger could not have put James Bond into a more daunting predicament. But tonight belonged to the Monarchs penalty kill. Led by Jeff Lawson, an accomplished veteran of the junior, senior and university ranks, the PK not only held off the 5 on 3, they once again used their speed to create offense. As the first of the two penalties expired and with only one minute and 45 seconds left in regulation time, Lawson scored the tying goal with a pin-point shot on a great feed from Jesse Matlock. Harris also assisted, his second of the game. It was the Monarchs second short-handed goal of the night, and only the second short-handed goal scored against Semans in 2010-2011.

A hectic five minute 4 on 4 overtime ensued with quality chances for both sides but no results for either team. The game went to a shoot out. The Highway Hockey League shoot-out format is the same format used by the NHL. Each team selects 3 players. If no winner is determined after 3 rounds, additional players shoot one by one until a winner emerges. Semans selected Sillinger, Lynch and Molnar to shoot. Each of Semans gunslingers had registered 4 point nights and were clearly dangerous. Lumsden’s first shooter, Stuart Poulin, scored tucking one under Munroe. It was all the Monarchs would need. Thiessen was clutch denying all three of Semans high-powered shooters giving Lumsden a 6-5 win. The Monarchs had a great team effort and converted improbable situations into possibilities. Could have been a movie.