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Commercial loans often feel like a lifeline for growing businesses, but they can also be a steady source of stress. You may be juggling payroll, suppliers, seasonal swings, and market pressure, all while trying to keep your lender satisfied.

Connecticut business owners, executives, and employees often see contract language about NDAs, non-competes, and non-solicits, but may not be sure what each clause really does.

When a buyer backs out after signing a purchase agreement, sellers are often left facing frustration, financial loss, and uncertainty about what to do next.

Disputes over contracts are a frequent challenge for businesses, and not every breach indicates intentional wrongdoing. Sometimes, contractual obligations aren’t met due to miscommunication, delays, or unforeseen circumstances. However, when a breach involves deliberate misrepresentation or deceit, it can cross the line into fraud.

As a SaaS company, having a general counsel is more than a legal formality—it’s a strategic necessity. They help us manage legal risk, craft policies, and anticipate regulatory changes that could affect our business.

Creating a partnership agreement is one of the first and most important steps when starting a business with others. While many people focus on profit sharing and day-to-day operations, it’s just as important to plan for the end of the partnership.  Dissolution provisions outline how a partnership will be wound down, who will handle which responsibilities, and how any remaining debts and assets will be divided. Without clear rules in place, the dissolution of a partnership can lead to confusion, financial loss, and even lawsuits.

Property use conversion is a detailed process that can reshape neighborhoods, support business expansion, and revitalize communities.

Contract disputes arise when one or more parties to a legally binding agreement believe that the terms of the contract have been violated or misinterpreted.

In Stamford, Connecticut, commercial short sales represent a significant aspect of property transactions when borrowers fall behind on debt obligations. These transactions involve the sale of commercial property for less than the balance owed on the mortgage. For creditors, short sales present both opportunities and challenges.

At the Law Offices of Peter V Lathouris LLC, we help clients make confident, informed decisions throughout all stages of real estate transactions. One of the more powerful tools in real estate law is the 1031 exchange, which allows property owners to defer capital gains taxes when exchanging like-kind properties.