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.
Advantages of Avoiding Probate
/in Estate PlanningThere are several important advantages that come from avoiding the probate process. First, time. If you are the owner of a small business that you intend to pass along to a family member, this can be especially important. Probate puts everything in a state of limbo, sometimes leading to long delays before important business decisions […]
Does every business need an attorney?
/in Business LawDepending on the size of your business, you may not need an attorney as in-house counsel or on your staff and payroll. However, it is always a good idea to have a strong relationship with an attorney so you feel comfortable picking up the phone to ask questions. Whether those questions happen once a week […]
Your Guide to the Different Types of Business Entities
/in Business LawYour Guide to the Different Types of Business Entities
Know Your Rights: Possible Defenses for an Assault and Battery Charge
/in Criminal LawPossible Defenses for an Assault and Battery Charge
Register Your Business: Reasons Why Trademarking a Brand is a Good Idea
/in Business Law, ResourcesRegistering a trademark carries several advantages, including legal protection. Learn why trademarking a brand is something you can’t ignore.
13 Simple Steps to Closing on a House
/in Real Estate, ResourcesThe home closing process feels like the home stretch before getting the keys. Discover here 13 simple steps to closing on a house.
International Expansion: How to Take Your Business Global
/in Business Law, ResourcesInternational Expansion: How to Take Your Business Global – If your business has success in one country, it’s smart to expand that globally. Seek international expansion with this guide to taking your business global.
10 Steps to a Knockout Estate Plan
/in Estate Planning, ResourcesEstate Planning Basics: 10 Knockout Steps to a Great Plan. An estate plan is the smartest thing you can set up for yourself and for your loved ones. Learn these estate planning basics with these 10 knockout steps.
Legal Trouble? Here’s Why You Need a Criminal Defense Attorney
/in Criminal Law, ResourcesIf you’re faced with a serious penalties or risk of spending time in jail, you need proper representation. Here’s why you need a criminal defense attorney.
What is Bail and How Does it Work?
/in Criminal Law, DUI Defense, ResourcesThe American justice system has over 2 million people locked away in jails and prisons. But, what if you knew many innocent people sat away in jail cells with no way out? In most cases, bail is the only way for unconvicted people to get the freedom they need. What is “bailing someone out?” and how does bail work? Read on for a basic lesson in criminal law, the jailing system, and ways to get jailed people their room to breathe.