Forms of Holding Title to Real Estate | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Real Estate Attorney

Forms of Holding Title to Real Estate | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Real Estate Attorney
Forms of Real Estate Ownership Joint Tenancy With this kind of estate, the co-owners have what is referred to as a ‘right of survivorship.’ This means that if one of the owners dies, the surviving owner(s) will receive the deceased owner’s interest in said property by operation of law, thus avoiding probate. The deceased owner’s property will not be inherited... Read More

Mistakes Small Businesses Make when entering into a Commercial Lease | Ryan C. Young | Virginia Commercial Lease Lawyer

Mistakes Small Businesses Make when entering into a Commercial Lease | Ryan C. Young | Virginia Commercial Lease Lawyer
Commercial Lease Attorney  Business owners are well aware that in this tenant-friendly economic climate, there are some great deals out there. Even so, no matter the economy, the combination of emotion, inexperience and a rigid landlord is a recipe for disaster. Entering into a commercial lease, should not be taken lightly. Thus, it is essential that you obtain an experienced... Read More

Tips for your first time in court. | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

Tips for your first time in court. | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
 Going to court for the first time. Going to court for a case hearing does not need to be a stressful experience if properly prepared. There are a number of tips to follow helping produce a stress-free courtroom appearance.  Of course, being represented by an attorney will go a long way to take additional stress off of you. Get your... Read More

Professional Service Corporations (including PLLCs) in Virginia: How are they different? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

Professional Service Corporations (including PLLCs) in Virginia: How are they different? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
Email Ryan C. Young directly through this form: The act of sending email or other communications to our office DOES NOT establish an attorney-client relationship.  No attorney-client relationship is created by the information... Read More

Most business partnerships fail….and what you should do about it. | Ryan C. Young | Richmond Business Attorney

Most business partnerships fail….and what you should do about it. | Ryan C. Young | Richmond Business Attorney
Many partnerships set themselves up for failure. I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit.  From a very young age, I always envisioned myself running some sort of business.  Prior to becoming a lawyer, I was talking seriously with two friends about potentially opening a restaurant together.  All three of us got so ecstatic about the possibility about opening that we didn’t give... Read More

Balancing Virginia Non-Compete Agreements With Right to Work Laws | Ryan C. Young |Richmond Business Attorney

Balancing Virginia Non-Compete Agreements With Right to Work Laws | Ryan C. Young |Richmond Business Attorney
Non-Compete Agreements Employment law faces a paradox in Virginia when employers require employees to sign non-compete agreements. Those are agreements that employers require which limit for whom an employee may work, and for how long, after vacating a position. Virginia is a right to work state. In right to work states laborers can work for whomever they choose, and employers... Read More

Negotiating a Commercial Lease | Ryan C. Young | Commercial Lease | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

Negotiating a Commercial Lease | Ryan C. Young | Commercial Lease | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
Commercial Leases Many times, due to the excitement of beginning a new business or relocating an already established one, it is easy to overlook what could go wrong. Remember, that in the majority of cases, a commercial lease will favor the landlord. Among other things, you need to know who will maintain the property, you or the landlord. Always Hire... Read More

How can a lawyer potentially make your business more profitable over the long haul? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond Business Attorney

How can a lawyer potentially make your business more profitable over the long haul? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond Business Attorney
Small Business | Attorney | Richmond When initially starting a business you have to consult area building codes and get permits for everything. Therefore, you are already consulting the law on how to proceed. For certain, it is a priceless commodity to develop a relationship with a lawyer who knows the mechanics of your specific business. You should keep a... Read More

What are the differences between an LLC and an S Corp? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia | Business Attorney

What are the differences between an LLC and an S Corp?  | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia | Business Attorney
What are the differences between an LLC and an S Corp? Often, I encounter small business owners who want to know the differences between an LLC and and S Corp. If you are reading this article, I assume that you know all about limited liability and separate entity status of corporations in Virginia. If not, I suggest that you contact... Read More