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Empowering creatives, entrepreneurs, and non-profits.
It takes passion to start a business or a non-profit. It becomes more than a project, a job, or an occupation. Your business becomes part of your life. Like family.
I know this first-hand. After nearly a decade as in-house counsel to a global consumer electronics company, I decided to leave the comforts of a stable 8-5, 40-hour-a-week job to build something for myself. For my family.
That’s where Sarah S. Shepard, LLC came from. A desire to build something bigger than ourselves. To work with the customers we choose. On projects we enjoy.
I know first-hand what it takes to start a business or charity from the ground up. I’ve been in your shoes, and I’m here to make sure you are protected from the get-go.
I help creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals start and scale new businesses and non-profits. From drafting legal papers to advising decision-makers, I enjoy helping leaders build businesses and charity that will last.
Relax. Go build your business.
We’ll cover your back and help you avoid legal pitfalls.
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- University of Miami
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- The Right Way to Execute a Last Will and Testament
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- Estate Planning Isn’t Only for the Wealthy
February 20, 2023 - The Importance of Updating Your Estate Plan After Relocating
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February 6, 2023
- Q. I need help. I am getting my wages garnished due to a medical bill that I have not had the money to pay b/c of Covid-19
- A: I'm sorry to hear about your situation. That sounds very hard. Alabama law allows people with judgments against them to exempt the first $1,000.00 of each month's wages from garnishment by a creditor (including a hospital). Here is a new story about the exemption:
https://www.al.com/news/2020/01/alabama-court-protects-paychecks-from-debt-collectors.html#:~:text=The%20Alabama%20Court%20of%20Civil,eliminating%20protection%20from%20debt%20collectors.
You will need to file a Notice of Exemption with the court for this to take effect.
Otherwise, your other option is either a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, which will lead to a release or the current wage garnishment. I'd ... Read More
- Q. LLC is suing a Member. Does the Member have to be represented by counsel to defend their own interest. Not the LLC
- A: The general rule in most states is that business entities, such as LLCs, must be represented by a licensed attorney in court. Individuals generally may appear pro se, meaning that they may represent themselves, in court proceedings and lawsuits.
That said, it is best generally best practices for individuals to hire a lawyer experienced in the practice area to represent them because the rules of civil procedure are complicated and familiarity with the law is important to best present your case. Lawsuits are adversarial, meaning that each side advocates for itself and judges are not there to help you along the way. Representing yourself in court is a bit like trying to negotiate a business ... Read More
- Q. Is it possible to register your business as an LLC on a budget with the safety of a lawyer and not the online websites?
- A: Yes, and I would recommend talking to a licensed attorney in your state.
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