The BrightLine Pages
Can I represent my LLC in State Court?
by Trey Ross, M.Ed., Esq.Question: I own a small limited liability corporation (“LLC”) in Georgia and I just completed a job for a client's company which is a sole proprietorship. According the contract, the client's company owes me about $17,000 but the client...
“How do I write a contract?” Answer: It depends
"How do I write a contract?" Answer: It dependsBy Trey Ross, M.Ed., Esq.Question: I’m ready to become an entrepreneur and I’d like develop a contract which I can use for potential clients. I’ve never written a contract before. Can I write a contract on my own? If so,...
Shotgun Pleading
What’s a “shotgun pleading”? Welcome to the 11th Circuit. Question: I filed a complaint. It was a typical complaint that you’d see in any court in the country. However, Defendant’s counsel has alleged that my complaint is a shotgun pleading and it should be...
Independent Contractor and Workers Comp
Are you a Georgia business owner? Don’t hire an independent contractor until you read this article. Question: I own a construction company and I’m the general contractor. I tend to work by myself on small home improvement jobs, but I recently hired some...
