Resources
Practical insights on legal topics that affect your life and business.
This section includes articles, case studies, and podcast episodes designed to help you better understand common legal issues. Our goal is to provide clear, useful information so you can make better informed decisions when legal questions arise.
Our Blogs
Protecting Your Home From Nursing Home
By LaPorte Law Group, PLLC MA & NH Congratulations! You are at the stage of your life where retirement is in sight. Perhaps you have paid down your mortgage or is close to being paid off. Perhaps you've amassed a bit of a nest egg to enjoy your senior years,...
Qualified Trust
Associated with LaPorte Law Group, PLLC For those of you who do not need to take from your retirement funds, or any other qualified tax – deferred accounts, the SECURE ACT, unfortunately, eliminated “Stretch IRAs” -which allowed to extend his or her IRA, including any...
Defeated 2 Appeals
Associated with LaPorte Law Group, PLLC My client, a single hard-working mother, who has raised an upstanding son, despite being fleeced for her honest efforts to save a partnership with a friend with her own personal funds have persevered for years and have...
Settled a Non-Payment of Wages Claim
Associated with LaPorte Law Group, PLLC Just settled a Non-Payment of Wages Claim for almost 10 times the amount that was otherwise owed! My client has also, with direct and statistical evidence, charged the same employer with Age and Disability discrimination....
Reuter v. City of Methuen
Apr 2022 - Present Associated with LaPorte Law Group, PLLC We are very happy to share our Unanimous Landmark Victory at Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in Wage Act Law. We are proud of this example, in which we stood by our client and ”stuck to our guns,”...
Increased State Nurses’ Retirement
2017- 2022 Associated with LaPorte Law Group, PLLC We are proud to have assisted nine out of nine state nurses who were working in Massachusetts’ State Hospital environments, caring for the most afflicted and sometimes dangerous of our mentally ill population,...
Our Podcasts
Understanding Legal Risks for Private Businesses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7IzBjqS4yA What are the leading legal risks for smaller, privately held companies? Leading legal risks for smaller businesses often stem from poorly drafted contracts. Many businesses use contracts obtained from informal sources, which...
Understanding Governance Risks and Liabilities in Private Companies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEI2XAHR4B0&feature=youtu.be How does informal owner-centric decision-making become a risk for private businesses? Informal owner-centric decision-making often occurs in smaller companies where the founder makes most decisions....
The Importance of Estate Planning and Core Documents
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSWLw7PnHjs Why is estate planning essential for individuals and families? Estate planning is crucial because it ensures that your assets are managed and distributed according to your wishes after death, and it also prepares you for...
Understanding Powers of Attorney and Healthcare Directives
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fzvCptHKyE How do powers of attorney fit into estate planning in New Hampshire and Massachusetts? In estate planning, people often think of wills and trusts, which are relevant after someone passes away. However, an estate plan should...
Protecting Personal Assets in Business Operations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfxVn6xLZsQ How can business owners ensure their personal and business finances are kept separate to protect their assets? When meeting with a business owner, it's crucial to ensure that the business is clearly differentiated from...
Buy-Sell Agreement vs Cross-Purchase Agreement: What Business Owners Need to Know
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2zqYc2ldg8 What is a buy-sell agreement and why is it important for business owners? A buy-sell agreement outlines how a business owner's ownership interests will be handled in scenarios like retirement, death, or disability. It...
Our Case Studies
Negotiating Enhanced Severance Agreements for Senior Employees
We negotiated enhanced severance agreements for senior employees, including better financial terms, recommendation letters, and legal protections for their transition.
Estate Planning Strategies for Asset Protection, Tax Efficiency, and Legacy Goals
Families used trusts, charitable strategies, and structured asset transfers to reduce estate taxes, protect beneficiaries, and ensure long term wealth preservation.
Defending Employers Against Discrimination Claims
Two employers faced multiple discrimination and retaliation claims. By presenting clear evidence, both cases were dismissed for lack of probable cause.
Commercial Lease Negotiation for Expanding Business
A growing wholesale company faced costly risks in a triple-net lease. We negotiated utility costs, capital expense responsibility, and a catastrophe clause to protect the tenant.
Protecting Personal Assets from Waterfront Property Liability
A Maine property owner faced liability risks from a public beach easement. We separated the parcel into an LLC, protecting personal assets while maintaining proper insurance coverage.
Business Entity Conversion to Attract Investment
A Massachusetts LLC seeking private investment learned investors preferred corporations. We completed the legal conversion and documentation so the company could attract funding.