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Overview Most business owners sign their first commercial lease the same way they sign their first apartment lease: they read the big terms: rent, square footage, lease duration, and they trust that the rest is standard boilerplate. That assumption costs them dearly. A commercial lease is not a consumer transaction. It is a complex, heavily negotiated contract that governs your

At Goodspeed Merrill, our growth has always been fueled by a simple philosophy: follow the needs of our clients and build the strongest possible foundation for the future. Today, we are proud to share two significant milestones that mark a new chapter in our firm’s journey. Strengthening Strategic Alliances: Nathan Merrill & Handler Law We are thrilled to announce that

Every commercial real estate deal begins somewhere. Before the lease is drafted, before the attorneys mark it up, before the landlord’s broker sends the redlines — there is the Letter of Intent. The LOI is supposed to be a simple framework, a handshake agreement that says: we agree on the big picture, let’s get the lawyers involved. But in 29

At Goodspeed Merrill, we’ve always taken pride in being the law firm for “Main Street” business owners—the people who have the courage to bet on themselves. Recently, we sat down with Partner Nick Rudden to discuss a unique client story that perfectly captures the heart of our firm’s mission. It started with a simple introduction and ended with our entire

In the fast-paced world of business, a small, seemingly innocent mistake today can turn into a colossal legal nightmare tomorrow. For new businesses, the first few months are critical—a time when foundational errors are often made. We sat down with John-Paul Sauer, a seasoned Employment Law Partner at Goodspeed Merrill, to expose the most dangerous and costly legal pitfalls businesses

Taylor Smith’s journey to becoming a leading attorney at Goodspeed Merrill is anything but conventional, challenging the traditional narrative of what it means to be successful in law. From a childhood shaped by the “can-do” spirit of her rural Texas upbringing to navigating the complex world of high-stakes finance, Taylor’s story is a testament to embracing challenges and finding joy