Well it is almost that time of year again… tax time! Yes, this can bring fear and unease even to the steadiest and most organized among us. The good news for 2018 is that, unlike most tax years, the timely filing deadlines for 2018…
WA County Legal Blog
What Can an S Corporation Election Do For My Business?
Well, it depends on what kind of business you formed and when since not all businesses are eligible to make an S election with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). S corporations are “small business corporations” as defined by the Internal Revenue Code that elect to…
Who Can I Contact to Discuss My Legal Issues with in Oregon and Washington?
If you live in Oregon or Washington, you may be considering consulting with an attorney regarding particular legal issues affecting you. However, like many people, you may not personally know an attorney to talk with. At Underwood Law LLC, we recommend you first talk to…
You’ve Been Sued! How to Deal With Your Complaint
After getting over the initial shock of being served by the Sheriff or other process server with a civil lawsuit in Oregon, you should carefully read your Summons and Complaint and strongly consider consulting with an Oregon attorney immediately. Since your time to respond to…
Have You Been Subpoenaed to Testify at a Deposition, Arbitration, or Trial?
We have all watched legal dramas on television where someone swears to “Tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth” before they testify in a legal proceeding. If you have actually experienced this process yourself, you may have testified as a witness…
Have You Been Summoned For Jury Duty?
Like many Americans, you may have mixed feelings when you open your mail and find out you received a summons for jury duty. That’s fair. Most people don’t like being surprised or told what to do. Jury duty may also cause some inconvenience, missed work,…
Is a Debt Collector Contacting You?
If you are like many people, you may have some debt. Sometimes when bills are unpaid, a creditor may seek the assistance of a collection agency or attorney to attempt to collect unpaid debts. This can occur when debts are in unpaid and payments are…