News from Roberts Law
Cheap Bankruptcy Help May Be Anything But
There is a Spanish saying “lo barato sale caro” that has stuck with me from my time practicing in Miami. I often speak with and take cases over where the debtor filed bankruptcy with an attorney that did not know much about bankruptcy, used a petition preparer, or...
What to Know about Filing an Emergency Bankruptcy
An emergency bankruptcy filing should be avoided at all costs, but sometimes lawsuits, garnishments, and foreclosure sales come as a surprise and an emergency bankruptcy filing is needed before the harm done is irreparable. An emergency bankruptcy filing is often...
Better to be a Sole Proprietor or LLC?
While operating as a sole proprietor is a simpler and lower cost than forming a separate entity, there may be some benefits of separate business entity that you may be missing out on. A Sole Member Limited Liability Company is often the go-to entity when sole...
Roberts Law, PLLC has a new location!
Roberts Law, PLLC is pleased to announce our new office location in downtown Sarasota is up and running. The office is next to the Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center (Main Courthouse) in the CourtHouse Suites on Main. The office location provides convenient...
Kelly Roberts selected as a Business Law Fellow for 2019-2021 Class
Kelly Roberts, Esquire has been selected as a Florida Bar Business Law Section Fellow for 2019-2021. Each Spring the Inclusion, Mentoring, & Fellowship Committee of the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar, selects six (6) Business Law Section Fellows from...
Should I Cash Out Retirement to Pay Debt?
While many people with debt issues are tempted to cash out retirement accounts to resolve their debt issues. It is generally a big mistake. Cashing out retirement accounts to pay unsecured debts, such as credit cards, is throwing good money after bad. Tax-deferred...
When is Bankruptcy the Answer?
Bankruptcy is a big decision and, despite, filing bankruptcy being more commonplace in a post-2008 world, people do almost anything to avoid it. Many people experiencing debt issues are curious about when filing bankruptcy is the answer. The answer is different in...
What is a Holding Company?
"Should I set up a holding company?" If you have ever asked yourself this question, then this post may be for you. Business owners utilize the multiple-entity approach of creating an operating and holding company for asset protection and tax reduction. This article...
Welcome to Roberts Law
Attorney Kelly Roberts has launched her independent law firm with a practice focused on bankruptcy and business law services.
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