This feature originally appeared in the August 31st edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Q: I have a business tenant that hasn’t paid rent. What should I do? Advice: First, look at your lease to determine what remedies are set forth in the agreement. Many commercial leases include a confe Continue reading →

This feature originally appeared in the July 20th edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Q. What are the fiduciary duties of the board of directors for a company or organization? Advice: Board members have two primary duties, the duty of loyalty and the duty of care. If they exercise these duties Continue reading →

So many clients have asked me the same question over the years. “Can I recover my collection costs and attorney’s fees? This customer really wronged us and they should have to pay every dime we are owed!” they say. As much as I wish I could tell these clients that we can and will recover all o Continue reading →

Click Here for Bernstein-Burkley’s Spring 2018 Newsletter Included in the Newsletter: Four Bernstein-Burkley Partners Named 2018 Super Lawyers Bernstein-Burkley Named Tier 1 Law Firm by US News – Best Lawyers 2018 “Best Law Firms” Dealing with Liquidated Damages In and Out of Continue reading →

This feature originally appeared in the May 18th edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Q: When a customer has not been making payments, should I consider a “workout”?  Advice: A “workout” is a mutually negotiated legal arrangement, signed by both creditor and debtor, in which t Continue reading →