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Is That Personal Guaranty Enforceable?

At first glance, a guaranty’s language can seem ironclad. Uncompensated guarantors are often said to be “favorites of the law,” however, and the courts will strictly construe the guarantor’s undertaking. Moreover, various defenses to the enforcement of personal guaranties have evolved. Three of them are discussed below. In order to bind a marital community under […]

LLC Payment Classifications: Member Distributions vs. Compensation

Those who do business through a closely-held limited liability company (LLC) often receive their share of business profits in the form of member distributions instead of guaranteed payments or compensation.[1] They may be advised, for example, that there are tax advantages to doing so.[2] What they may not realize, however, is that paying LLC members […]

Do Directors and Officers Owe Fiduciary Duties to Creditors?

Arizona follows the “Trust Fund Doctrine.” It was first recognized here in A.R. Teeters & Assocs. v. Eastman Kodak Co., 172 Ariz. 324, 836 P.2d 1034. (App. 1992), in which the Arizona Court of Appeals explained: “The theory of the trust fund doctrine is that all of the assets of a corporation, immediately on its […]

Eight Things a Debtor Should Never (or Almost Never) Do

Financial Distress June 2020 After years of helping borrowers with their debt restructuring options, in and out of bankruptcy, I have compiled a list of eight things they should avoid. View Brian Spector’s video version of this article. The Great Recession and its aftermath were an extraordinarily difficult time for many investors and business owners […]

Phoenix and Yuma Attorneys Committed to Your Legal Interests

Debtor Protection and the Arizona Homestead Exemption By Brian Spector • 06 Jul, 2020 • The Arizona homestead exemption, found in A.R.S. § 33-1101, protects up to $150,000 of equity in the debtor’s homestead, primarily against the claims of unsecured creditors, including those who obtain judgments. It does not protect against deeds of trust or […]

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Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys

Our representation encompasses (a) the discovery process, (b) hearings before the Industrial Commission of Arizona, and (c) appeals of administrative rulings. Our attorneys have experience with issues related to: Compensability Wage calculations Temporary, partial and permanent disability Supportive medical care Policy coverage issues Catastrophic injury We have the resources to assist with identifying the appropriate […]

Phoenix-Yuma Transportation and Commercial Trucking Litigation Attorneys

Any collision involving a commercial vehicle has an added layer of complexity and takes on an amplified importance because of the size of the vehicles and the extensive regulations that apply to them, which makes commercial trucking and transportation companies targets for the plaintiff’s bar. Jon Schneider, Chuck Onofry and Tim O’Connor offer extensive experience in representing […]