Business and Commercial Law Information Center

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Business and Commercial Law - An Overview

Business law and commercial law are broad legal topics that encompass business, commerce, consumer transactions, and the formation and management of business entities. Some of the more important areas of commercial law include sales, secured transactions, negotiable instruments, and debtor and creditor law. Business law overlaps, but also includes the formation and management of business entities. An attorney from Hagner & Zohlman, LLC in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, can help you with all of your business and commercial law questions.

The Sale, Lease, and Distribution of Goods

Probate is the court process used to determine the validity of a will and oversee the payment of creditors and distribution of estate assets. Even if there is no valid will at the time of death, the estate will still go through the probate procedure. Since probate is regulated by state laws, there are specific procedures prescribed by each state for carrying out the process.

Role of the Executor

Secured transactions and negotiable instruments are two important areas of commercial and business law. In a secured transaction a borrower agrees that the lender may take collateral owned by the borrower should the borrower default on a loan. It is a way to secure a loan. A negotiable instrument is a writing that promises the payment of a fixed amount of money. Both of these areas are essential to modern business loans and everyday transactions. An attorney with experience in business and commercial law can help you with your secured transaction and/or negotiable instruments questions.

Consumer Credit: Debtor and Creditor Laws

Credit allows people to promise to pay in the future in order to buy or borrow in the present. Credit is vital to our commerce system and is used every day by businesses and consumers. An understanding of the law governing credit is vital to protect your own interests, whether you are the creditor, a business owner, an entrepreneur, or a lending agency. An attorney with experience in debtor and creditor law can help you with all of your questions.

The Formation and Management of Business Entities

The forming and managing of business entities are important areas of business and commercial law. There are a variety of common business organization forms. However, most businesses are well served by a variation of one of the four major organizational forms. These major forms include: (1) the sole proprietorship, (2) the partnership, (3) the limited liability company, and (4) the corporation. Each form has its specific advantages and pitfalls. A core focus on liability and tax implications should guide a new business owner in his or her selection. A business and commercial law attorney can help you select and manage the business form that is best for you.

Business and Commercial Law Resource Links

Commercial Law League of America®
Maintained by Cornell University Law School, this site identifies the states that have adopted, at least in part, the Uniform Probate Code. Links are also provided to each state's version of the code.

Federal Trade Commission - Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
Provides a link to the FDCPA and to other resources about the Act, which requires fair treatment of consumers by debt collectors.