Author: Nancy Lewellen

Nancy Lewellen, MBA/JD is a real estate, business, and international law attorney, a California licensed real estate and mortgage broker, and managing partner of the Palladian Law Group. She practices arbitration, mediation and transactional work, has International Law and Public Interest Law Certificates from Santa Clara University School Of Law, and interned with the UN in Geneva, Switzerland. Nancy previously held lending and credit policy positions with 3 major banks for 19 years, and had her own Commercial Mortgage and Residential Mortgage Brokerage firms for 10 years prior to law school. You may contact Nancy at 415-399-0993 or nyl@palladianlawgroup.com. Visit Nancy's website at www.palladianlawgroup.com

Top 10 Networking Tips

In addition to being a business and real estate attorney, I am a Director/Consultant and Ambassador for Business Network International (BNI), a global business networking organization in 70 countries around the world. Started by Dr. Ivan Misner in 1985, Dr....Read More

6 Things to Watch Out for Before Signing a Real Estate Contract in California

If you can’t afford an attorney to review the most important contract you will ever sign, pay serious attention to the following paragraphs: (more…)

Buy/Sell Agreements: Do You Need One?

If you have a business partner or partners, you should consider drafting a Buy/Sell Agreement for your company, which is like a prenuptial agreement for your business. A good Buy/Sell Agreement should minimally address the following: 1. How is the...Read More

TWIB Radio with Nancy Lewellen: Best Legal Practices for your Small Business

TWIB Radio with small business attorney, Nancy Lewellen. Nancy shares some of the top legal mistakes small business owners make along with some of the best legal practices to keep your business safe.

Commercial Leasing 101

Commercial leases are complex. Having an attorney review and negotiate the lease with the Landlord can save you thousands of dollars over the life of the lease. Here are six money saving tips: 1. Negotiate everything. You and your attorney...Read More

To Trademark or Not to Trademark- That Is the Question

A trademark is commonly known as a brand name, and identifies the product source. A brand name is always a trademark, but the reverse is not always true. Trademarks can be: a design (7-up’s red dot), a slogan like “Don’t...Read More

TOP TEN REASONS TO FORM A BUSINESS ENTITY – FOURTH IN AN ONLINE SERIES OF FIVE ARTICLES

In our fourth of five articles highlighting a total of ten good reasons to set up a business entity, we talk about appearing bigger than you are and having health care options not available to sole proprietorships. 1.You Can Appear...Read More

TOP TEN REASONS TO FORM A BUSINESS ENTITY – THIRD IN AN ONLINE SERIES OF FIVE ARTICLES

In our third of five articles highlighting a total of ten good reasons to set up a business entity, today we talk about legal requirements and the ability to buy and/or depreciate assets you might normally use. 1.Legal Requirements. In...Read More

TOP TEN REASONS TO FORM A BUSINESS ENTITY – SECOND IN AN ONLINE SERIES OF FIVE ARTICLES

In our second of five articles highlighting a total of ten good reasons to set up a business entity, we talk about raising cash and a company’s perpetual life. Many small business owners struggle with cash flow. They often either...Read More

TOP TEN REASONS TO FORM A BUSINESS ENTITY – FIRST IN AN ONLINE SERIES OF FIVE ARTICLES

Small business owners frequently ask me, “Should I incorporate? If yes, which business entity is right for me?” The answer depends on several questions a business owner should ask herself. The first question I usually ask the person is “What...Read More