Exiting your job with the help of a severance lawyer will have a measurable impact on your future financial health. The first thing you need to know is that when an employer, no matter the reason for separation, hands you a severance agreement, do not sign it. A severance agreement… read more →
When you start your own business without creating a separate legal entity, you are considered a sole proprietorship. A sole proprietorship is the most basic of legal business forms and many businesses operate as one without even knowing it. There are a few benefits to doing business as a sole… read more →
Imagine for a second that you are a new small business owner trying to get your startup graphic design company off the ground. You go to lunch with an acquaintance and over a couple of beers you promise to design a website for his landscaping business. You go back to… read more →
Choosing the name of your startup company can be a frustrating first step, but don’t let any difficulty in the process stop you from putting the necessary time and thought into it. Picking a name is a critically important decision. The name of your company will be one of your… read more →
KM&A was recently invited to visit Colorado and saw firsthand the vibrant tech community of Boulder. The purpose was simple: how can a law firm or a business lawyer help a startup company in its most fragile years? Here is a small portion of what our experience working with startups has… read more →
The unemployment lawyers at KM&A are proud to offer a unique unemployment program that utilizes phone hearings so that Claimants no longer need to appear in person (most of the time), the employer must submit critical employment records and evidence beforehand (giving us the advantage), and extensive preparation with detailed outlines of your direct examination… read more →
Important Notice: KM&A is seeking former clients of Spencer Cohn for a potential lawsuit. If you were mislead to believe he was a licensed attorney, please call us at (412) 626-5626 or email lawyer@lawkm.com to speak with an attorney immediately. In most states, including Pennsylvania, a non-attorney agent may represent a… read more →
Beto’s Pizza on Banksville Road is a delicious example of why we love working with small businesses. You have probably enjoyed their unique pizza: piping hot from the oven with cold fresh toppings. We enjoy representing them because they are a great example of a local Pittsburgh small business. At… read more →
If you receive a Notice of Determination finding an unemployment overpayment, you must appeal this determination within 15 days. Without an appeal, you are effectively agreeing with the determination, almost if you had plead guilty, and now are submit to punishments including but not limited to full repayment of unemployment… read more →
If you attend an appeal hearing without an unemployment lawyer, you will be at a significant disadvantage. Why? Consider whether you can: Cite to the Pennsylvania Rules of Evidence to object to a document, testimony, or witness. Introduce your evidence (even your own testimony!) in a way that avoids objections. Respond… read more →