Business & Commercial Real Estate Blog
How Intellectual Property Transfers When You Buy A Business
When most people think about buying a business, they think about the physical assets. The equipment, the inventory, the customer list. But for many businesses, the most valuable things they own can't be touched. Trademarks, patents, proprietary software, trade...
Key Steps For Safely Buying Or Selling Commercial Real Estate Amid Market Volatility
When dealing with commercial real estate, investors and developers who operate at a professional level must navigate a mix of unpredictable interest rates, tightening credit, shifting tenant demands, and evolving regulatory expectations. In such an environment, due...
Handling Construction Defect Claims
So you've got a construction defect. Maybe it's a roof that leaks every time it rains, or cracks spreading across your foundation, or electrical work that's just plain wrong. Whatever it is, you need to know how to handle this the right way because your investment is...
Negotiating A Construction Contract
Most construction disputes do not start because someone did something wrong. They start because people assumed they were aligned until the contract was tested as a business lawyer can share. Two real court cases from Florida, De Lotto v. Fennell and F.H. Paschen, S.N....
Navigating Successor Liability: When The Buyer Inherits Old Business Liabilities
Buying a business can be one of the most exciting and rewarding ventures in a professional’s career. Yet, hidden beneath the opportunity may be the potential burden of successor liability — the possibility that a buyer inherits the seller’s existing debts or legal...
Due Diligence In Commercial Real Estate
You've found a commercial property that checks all the boxes. The location works. The price seems fair. You're ready to move forward. But before you sign anything final, there's a window of time that could save you from making a terrible mistake. That's your due...
Top Legal Considerations For Construction Contracts In Pennsylvania
Construction projects often involve significant financial investment, tight deadlines, and complex coordination between owners, contractors, and subcontractors. A well-drafted construction contract is essential to protect each party’s interests and outline the rules...
Resolving Partner Disputes Effectively
Partnership disputes happen. A lot more than most business owners think they will when they're first starting together. When two or more people share ownership of a company, you're going to disagree about something eventually. Maybe it's money. Maybe it's management...
What To Do When Your Business Vendor Breaches A Contract
Vendor relationships keep your business running. You depend on them showing up, delivering what they promised, doing the work they said they'd do. So when a supplier doesn't deliver goods on time, or the services they provide fall way short of what you agreed to, or...
How To Structure Commercial Leases To Minimize Legal Risks For Landlords & Tenants
Commercial lease agreements are the foundation of landlord-tenant relationships in the business world. A well-drafted lease protects both sides by clearly defining rights, responsibilities, and remedies when disputes arise. Careful structuring and precise language can...

Client Review
"Professional, reasonable, and collaborative. Quick to respond to emails, prompt at returning phone calls, calm to address issues, and fair when fixing errors on their end. And most importantly, got the job accomplished in court. If any other issues arise, I would contact Frank again."
Megan E.
Hoegen & Associates, P.C.
Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Fax: 570-820-3262
The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.