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Nick Heimlich is a top San Jose commercial litigation attorney, recognized by Super Lawyers as an outstanding litigation lawyer. Nick has practiced as a San Jose commercial litigation attorney in State and Federal Courts throughout California and has represented a...

Starting a business is exciting as it is stressful. On top of debt, deadlines, and permits, you're undecided whether it is necessary to hire a lawyer or not. Well, several factors determine the answer to this question. There are many initial steps to starting a...

Nick Heimlich Law works with business owners to help move their early to mid-stage companies forward. The head of our law firm is a prominent commercial litigation attorney in San Jose. Our team offers legal advocacy and corporate advisory for individuals, startups,...

Commercial litigation is a broad category of legal issues, which are usually related to the operation of a business. These cases can range from contract disputes to shareholder battles and more. Whether you're an individual, corporation, partnership, or LLC in...

When businesspeople enter into a partnership, they don't stop to think that problems could develop later on. Unfortunately, these situations happen many times, and in most cases, require legal intervention to make sure everything is resolved to the satisfaction of all...

A non-compete agreement is a legal contract or legal clause within a contract which prohibits an employee from working for a competing business or within a specific trade for a specified time following their period of employment. Often, these agreements also prohibit...

Would you like to protect your business from inherent risks of financial loss as a result of fraud? Would you like to learn your legal options when your institution deals with cheating, deception, or swindling? Have you ever thought about opening an investigation into...

Breach of contract is a primary claim when potential litigation is being considered between two or more contracting parties. All duly enforceable contracts are designed to provide explicit details regarding considerations and responsibility for each party concerning...

Many potential business owners who consider purchasing a franchise understand they can be a very effective method of starting a business. National advertising for identified brands often helps to create brand recognition and a built in customer base. The problem for...

The business empire is necessary for the function of a healthy society. Daily, management, and employees work hard to ensure that businesses are successful and profitable for the board of directors and the shareholders. As an executive of the company, you understand...

If you run a business, you want it to be successful. While many outside your company will admire your success, others are going to be downright jealous. Even if you strive to follow all the good-faith rules and regulations that a California business should, other...

Many entrepreneurs are attracted to franchise operations regardless of whether they are extending a personal project into a national chain or buying into an established franchise network. The process can work in both directions, and it is fraught with legalities all...

Are you incorporated? Businesses need a limited liability entity, such as a corporation, LLC, or LLP. Without a limited liability entity, your personal assets could be at risk. For example, let’s say you operate a restaurant, and a patron slips and falls and is...

Incorporating your company in the state where your business is physically located is known as home state incorporation. However, no matter if your business is a C corporation, LLC, LLP, LP, or nonprofit corporation, you must pay fees to the state when incorporation...

I have a company. Why am I being sued as an individual? You have probably heard of the term "alter ego" to refer to a person with two separate identities—for example, Superman and Clark Kent. These two individuals may appear to be different, but they are one and the...