by Jeff Folkersen | Nov 20, 2017 | Blog
This feature originally appeared in the November 17th edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Q. How do I sell my property but maintain my mineral rights? Advice: The first step is to understand and utilize the correct terminology. The terms “minerals” and “oil and...
by Jeff Folkersen | Oct 27, 2017 | Blog
This feature originally appeared in the October 27th edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Q: My company (or an employee of my company) was just served with a subpoena in a lawsuit that we are not a party to. Why did we receive this and what should we do next?...
by Jeff Folkersen | Sep 25, 2017 | Blog
This feature originally appeared in the September 22nd edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Q: When a customer has not been making payments, should I consider a “workout”? Advice: A “workout” is a mutually negotiated legal arrangement, signed by both...
by Jeff Folkersen | Aug 30, 2017 | Blog
Click Here for Bernstein-Burkley’s Summer 2017 Newsletter Included in the Newsletter Five Bernstein-Burkley Partners Named 2017 Super Lawyers or Rising Stars Three Bernstein-Burkley Partners Recognized by Best Lawyers® Bankruptcy Attorneys: Good for More Than...
by Jeff Folkersen | Aug 25, 2017 | Blog
This feature originally appeared in the August 25th edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Q: What are some provisions I should include in my credit agreement in order to protect my rights against a defaulting credit customer? Advice: A credit agreement provides...
by Jeff Folkersen | Jul 28, 2017 | Blog
This feature originally appeared in the July 28th edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Q: I have a business tenant that hasn’t paid rent. What should I do? Advice: First, look at your lease to determine what remedies are set forth in the agreement. Many...
by Jeff Folkersen | Jun 26, 2017 | Blog
This feature originally appeared in the June 23rd edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Q: What stops companies in financial distress from considering restructuring? Advice: Like most things in life, the biggest obstacle is recognizing that there is a problem....
by Jeff Folkersen | May 25, 2017 | Blog
This feature originally appeared in the May 26th edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Q: My company received notice of a significant default judgment against it. After investigating, I discovered that an employee received notice of the lawsuit in the mail but...
by Jeff Folkersen | May 19, 2017 | Blog
Written By: Allison Carr When people hear that an attorney specializes in bankruptcy, they often want to run in the opposite direction. Some people say that being a bankruptcy attorney sounds interesting, but they hope they will never need to employ one. “Bankruptcy,”...
by Jeff Folkersen | Apr 26, 2017 | Blog
This feature originally appeared in the April 28th edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Q: My company has been awarded a subcontract on a major construction project. What can I do to optimize the chances of getting paid on the job, and protecting any lien or...
