The Master Lawyer journal

Practical Legal Insights

Plain-English guidance from our lawyers on the questions clients ask us most.

Business Law 5 min read

Five Lease Clauses to Read Before You Sign

Most small businesses sign a commercial lease without a lawyer, and most of the trouble we see later comes from the same five clauses: the personal guarantee, repair obligations, rent reviews, assignment rules and early termination. Here is what to look for in each.

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Family Law 4 min read

Your First Consultation: What to Bring

A first meeting with a lawyer goes further when you arrive prepared. In this four-minute video, family lawyer Elena Russo explains which documents to bring, how to put together a simple timeline, and what to ask before you decide to hire anyone.

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Personal Injury 6 min read

Injured in a Crash? Your First 72 Hours

The hours after a car accident are confusing, and the choices you make in them can decide whether you are fairly compensated. Injury partner Martin Halloran explains what to do at the scene, why to see a doctor even if you feel fine, and what never to say to an insurer.

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