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- John Corcoran is an attorney and the founder of the Corcoran Law Firm in Larkspur, California (Marin County). He advises clients about small business matters, real estate/land use, and general civil litigation. He can be reached directly at (415) 935-1285 or jcorcoran@johncorcoranlaw.com.
About Author: John Corcoran, Esq.
Posts by John Corcoran, Esq.
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How to Pick a New Business Name That’s Legal and Doesn’t Suck
Posted on June 16, 2011 | No CommentsOne of the more tricky aspects of forming a new business is picking a business name. Although it can be fun brainstorming a name that you hope will be the next “Google” or “eBay,” choosing... -
Small Business Lawyers: Top 10 Rules for Finding the Right Small Business Lawyer for You
Posted on June 14, 2011 | No CommentsIf you are a small business owner, you probably need a small business lawyer on your speed dial. Or better yet in your iPhone. There are so many legal requirements of running a business these... -
How to Negotiate a Commercial Lease from a Small Business Perspective
Posted on June 13, 2011 | No CommentsA few weeks ago, I published an article called How to Lien Real Estate Using a Writ of Attachment, which was basically advice from a California real estate lawyer to commercial property owners on how... -
How to Collect Debt in a Business Dispute Without Spending Big Bucks on Lawyers
Posted on June 9, 2011 | No CommentsWould you consider $10,000 a lot of money? Most people do, but it also depends on your perspective. A few years ago, a disagreement between two small businesses where $10,000 was at stake may not... -
How to Form a Business [Part 3]
Posted on June 8, 2011 | No CommentsThis is Part 3 of our series on How to Launch a Business. You can read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. OK, so you have the Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary... -
What to Do If You Get Sued: Your 8 Step Plan
Posted on June 7, 2011 | No Comments“You’ve been served.” Those three words — indicating you’ve been served with a lawsuit — will send a chill down the spine of just about anybody. If this has recently happened to you, first... -
How to Form a Business [Part 2]
Posted on June 6, 2011 | No CommentsThis is Part 2 of our 3 part series on How to Form a Business.You can read part 1 here. Draft an Operating Agreement The Operating Agreement is the “Constitution” which guides the business. It... -
How to Form a Business [Part 1]
Posted on June 3, 2011 | No CommentsWith the economy in such bad shape, many unemployed people have chosen to ditch the job search entirely and open their own business. This is especially true for people forming web-based businesses, which are more... -
Five Things to Know About Parody and Criticism Websites
Posted on June 2, 2011 | No CommentsThe Internet has allowed everyone to voice his or her opinion. With blogs, message boards, and other forums, the town crier has been transformed into a modern journalist. This is why parody and criticism websites... -
How to Negotiate Like a Lawyer
Posted on May 26, 2011 | No CommentsIt’s not difficult to negotiate like a lawyer, if you prepare and educate yourself ahead of time. The reason people hire lawyers to negotiate on their behalf (in addition to their legal training) is because...




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