One of the most important questions a prospective business owner is faced with is how to structure their business. The different types of businesses offer certain benefits as well as draw backs. It is therefore important to understand the various possibilities in order to select the option that best fits the goals for the business. […]
“Because Your Future Deserves a Defense” Getting a DUI can be extremely embarrassing whereas most people want to move on after such an unpleasant experience. However, you might be wondering whether your DUI will end up impacting your professional life. One thing that might cross your mind, and could cause you to lose sleep, is […]
Starting a new business is exciting and stressful. For many, creating a business is the achievement of a lifelong dream. However, it is no secret that many businesses fail within just a few years of opening. To avoid failure, business owners need to speak with experienced business law attorneys long before opening the doors to […]
Field sobriety tests are used by police officers to evaluate a driver’s level of intoxication. Field sobriety tests are often used in conjunction with a Breathalyzer, which measures the amount of alcohol in one’s breath. Although field sobriety tests are commonly used in all 50 states, they are not always accurate. Officers may mistakenly arrest […]
“Because Your Future Deserves a Defense” An arrest for a DUI is an expensive ordeal. There’s bail to get out of jail, the SR-22 insurance that must be filed for three years, and the cost of taking a South Carolina Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program. There may be other costs that cannot be quantified, […]
There are a number of expenses involved with buying or selling a piece of property. There’s the new mortgage, taxes, and insurance; the cost of making any necessary repairs to the property to prepare it for sale; realtor fees; and a variety of other expenses. In addition, there are fees involved with the final step […]
In South Carolina, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. If you are stopped for suspected drunk driving, the police officer may use a Breathalyzer to test how much alcohol is in your system. The police officer will ask you to blow into the Breathalyzer for […]
South Carolina business owners must take several steps to get their businesses off the ground. They must choose a location for their business and they must obtain financing. They must choose a business entity, such as a limited liability company or a partnership, and they must register a business name. And, of course, the business […]
Operating Agreements If you are considering starting your own business, you need to take certain steps to protect that business, as well as your own legal interests. When business owners decide to form a limited liability company, or an LLC, they often skip creating and implementing an operating agreement. However, the failure to draft and […]
At The De Bruin Law Firm, we are experienced and knowledgeable real estate attorneys. We often help our clients when they are buying a home to ensure that the closing process goes as smoothly as possible. One aspect of what we do as real estate closing attorneys is help our clients with a title search […]
The De Bruin Law firm offers a wide range of legal services to clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding upstate. Our experienced attorneys can help you with legal matters in the areas of business law, criminal law, estate planning, and real estate law.
