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Go Daddy Professional Opinion Letter Verification

By Scott M. Thomas On August 5, 2017 · Add Comment
Many hosting companies such as Go Daddy require a Professional Opinion Letter for new businesses applying for an EV-SSL Certificate. A Professional Opinion Letter is a short document that requests information about the business and verification from a legal practitioner who’s tasked with confirming that the applicant is a legitimate business. We can assist with the Professional Opinion Letter verification process at Thomas Law Firm usually with same day turnaround.  Click here for pricing and details. Contact Us today if you need assistance!
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LLC Publication for Real Estate Properties

By Scott M. Thomas On August 5, 2017 · Add Comment
Most savvy properties owners will create an LLC to hold real estate property. This method common practice, especially in New York City, and helps to insulate the property owner’s premises liability when each property is held by a separate LLC. In New York LLCs are subject to the LLC publication requirement, which states that when an LLC is formed it’s required publish 2 legal notices for six consecutive weeks in 2 newspapers that are designated by the County Clerk in the county of the LLC’s legal address. After six weeks of running [...]
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Set Up a Single-Member LLC in New York

By Scott M. Thomas On May 8, 2017 · Add Comment
Single-member LLCs are the most popular form of business entity for entrepreneurs embarking on a new solo venture. LLCs have many benefits including their limited liability protection, low maintenance requirements, and flexibility to easily add or remove members. Where to set up your Single-Member LLC Most of our clients are local and will elect to file in New York. Setting up in your home state tends to minimize the set up costs and simplify tax issues. Setting up locally also helps to avoid multi-jurisdictional legal issues and avoid the costs associated with out-of-state business registrations. While some scalable startup companies may [...]
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How to Start a Law Firm in New York

By Scott M. Thomas On April 20, 2017 · Add Comment
I founded Thomas Law Firm in 2011 right out of law school and it was the best decision I’ve ever made. Being my own boss has given me the flexibility to work (from anywhere) with the clients of my choice. I’ve also had the pleasure of helping dozens of other like-minded entrepreneurs/attorneys set up their own practices. If you’re a lawyer who’s interested in owning your own business, this post is for you. Establish a Legal Business Entity Most of our Attorney clients choose to form a PLLC business entity (Professional Service Limited Liability Company). This [...]
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How to Revive an Abandoned Trademark Application

By Scott M. Thomas On March 20, 2017 · Add Comment
Pro Se Trademark applicants frequently abandon their application by mistake. “Abandoned” in this context means that the application is no longer pending and therefore cannot mature into a registration. Once a trademark has been abandoned, the USPTO will send a Notice of Abandonment to the Applicant or the Applicant’s Attorney, if they’re being represented. An abandoned application can be revived in some situations depending on the reasons for abandonment and timing thereof. For example, an application abandoned within the past 2 months is generally revivable so long the applicant pays the required fees and cures the defects that lead to the abandonment [...]
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How to Form a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit in New York

By Scott M. Thomas On March 13, 2017 · Add Comment
The first step to forming a non-profit company in New York is filing a Certificate of Incorporation with the New York Department of State. The Certificate of Incorporation is the main organizational document that includes information about the nonprofit company including the name, address, charitable purposes, directors, etc. The Certificate of Incorporation for a non-profit company must meet all of the legal requirements of the State of New York and if you intend to apply for 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status with the IRS then their requirements must be met too. The IRS requires certain provisions to be included and believe [...]
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How to Obtain a PLLC Certificate of Authority in New York

By Scott M. Thomas On February 12, 2017 · Add Comment
A Certificate of Authority is a document issued by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, which indicates their approval for a new professional service provider to open a PLLC or PC. (Note, the Certificate of Authority we’re referring to is also known as a PLS709, not a Certificate of Authority to collect sales tax). During the application process the Office of the Professions must review the proposed Articles of Organization for the new PLLC, review the Members professional licensure credentials, and review other application documents specific to each profession. If the documents are legally sufficient, the [...]
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How to Remove a Member From an LLC in New York

By Scott M. Thomas On October 20, 2016 · Add Comment
If you need to remove a member from your LLC the best place to start is by reviewing the LLC’s operating agreement, articles of organization and any other organizational documents. These documents should contain information about the proper procedures for removing member in a variety of contexts. If the LLC is member-managed, then consent of the specified amount of membership interests or votes will be required to remove the member per the LLC operating agreement. If the LLC is manager-managed, the manager’s approval will be required. In New York, LLC manager removal requires a vote or written consent of a majority [...]
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How To Obtain the Commissioner’s Consent in New York

By Scott M. Thomas On September 9, 2016 · Add Comment
Obtaining the “consent of the Commissioner” is a requirement for establishing certain educational businesses in the State of New York. A Commissioners consent is basically a written document issued by the New York State Education Department, Office of Counsel, stating that the proposed organizational documents have reviewed by the Commissioner’s Office and are in compliance with their policies. Once obtained, the consent must then be filed with the New York Dept. of State along with the organizational documents at the time of formation.  A Commissioners consent is also required for subsequent business filings, such as amendments to the company’s name, foreign business [...]
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Trademarks for Small Business: Marketing and SEO Advantages

By Scott M. Thomas On July 26, 2016 · Add Comment
Trademarking the name of your small business can be beneficial for marketing purposes. Almost all small businesses use some form of online marketing and from an SEO standpoint having the exclusive rights to your business name can help in your search ranking. If a successful trademark registration is obtained, the United States Patent and Trademark Office will not allow subsequent applicants to register the same mark or a mark that’s “confusingly similar” therefore securing a registration can be an excellent tool to prevent and deter others from using your name. The USPTO also maintains a database that lists trademark registrants and information [...]
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