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Shumway Van & Hansen’s attorneys offer services well beyond normal business hours!

Like most law firms in Las Vegas and Utah, Shumway Van & Hansen usually maintains normal business hours, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. One of the things that sets us apart from other Salt Lake City attorneys and Las Vegas lawyers is that we are willing to schedule consultations for weekends or Read more »

Support Families and Child Treatment of Southern Nevada; our Las Vegas attorneys do.

The lives of two young children ended brutally this week at the hands of their father, Josh Powell in a gruesome murder/suicide. This wasn’t the first tragedy to strike the family, Josh’s wife Susan Powell had disappeared from the home they shared in Utah in 2009. Josh had been the sole person of interest in Read more »

Attorney Scott Knight speaks at a symposium re: sales trends, credit repair, financing opportunities and the legal implications of foreclosures, short sales and asset protection.

January 25, 2012 – Las Vegas attorney Scott Knight spoke alongside a panel of fellow real estate professionals to a large group of professionals and interested members of the community on the condition of Las Vegas’ real estate market. Topics covered included recent sales trends, credit repair, financing opportunities and the legal implications of foreclosures, Read more »

Shumway Van & Hansen expands its appellate practice!

On December 12, 2011, attorney Scott Knight argued in front of the Northern Panel of the Nevada Supreme Court.  Oral argument and the underlying appeal came after Scott successfully obtained Judgment for our clients, including attorney fees and costs, in a case involving the interstate shipment of property from Nevada to Hawaii.  No decision has Read more »

A Utah lawyer can help to structure your new business. Seek a Utah attorney to help to protect your future!

Many a Utah lawyer is asked questions about starting up a business. This is probably because all different types of people with multiple interests are drawn to nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit. The first thing you need to decide, once you are ready to start your business, is how you want to structure your business. These Read more »

Las Vegas bankruptcy, foreclosures, short sales and their related tax implications.

On Friday, September 30, 2011 attorney Scott A. Knight led a  joint presentation with First American Title Company at Coldwell Banker (Wardley) to 25 real estate agents and brokers.  The topic of discussion was how to navigate the waters of bankruptcy, foreclosures, short sales and their related tax implications.  If you are interested in having Read more »

“At will” employment is an important concept for attorneys in Utah. It is important to understand what type of employee you are an if you don’t, ask attorneys Utah citizens.

If you’ve had a job, you’ve likely heard or read the term “at will employment.” Employers often go to great lengths to communicate (via, employee job contracts, hand books etc.) that their employees are there “at will.” But what does that mean?   Essentially, an “at will” employee can be fired at any time, for Read more »

Tax Deductions for Small business owners – Part 3. A Utah lawyer specializing in tax can save you a ton of money. Prior to the end of the year you should seek a Utah attorney to prepare for your 2011 taxes.

So far in our Utah Lawyer Small business tax deduction series we’ve discussed the following ways to save your business money through tax deductions:   1.         Auto Expense 2.         Expense of going into business 3.         Books and Legal and Professional Fees. 4.         Bad Debts 5.         Business Entertaining 6.         Travel 7.         Interest 8.         New Equipment   Read more »

Tax Deductions for Small business owners – Part 2 . Call at any time to speak with a lawyer Utah!

Lawyers in Utah want the best for your business. New, growing businesses are arguably going to be a primary source for getting the economy up and going again. In order to help new businesses get rolling, governments often provide substantial tax benefits for starting a business, to learn more about those benefits read part 1 Read more »

Seek help from attorneys Utah if you need a business tax break. Tax help should often come from a qualified account or tax lawyers Utah.

Tax Deductions for Small business owners – Part 1   The math is simple, the less you pay in taxes, the more cash you have in your account. The more tax deductions your business can take, the lower your taxable profit will be. The attorneys in Utah at Shumway Van & Hansen, want your business Read more »