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Steven S. Konowitz

Steven is a business advisory who also happens to be an attorney. Steven’s years of experience serving as general counsel for a major, multinational firm has provided him with the unique ability to immediately analyze a situation, and arrive at the heart of any corporate or legal matter. Steven’s responsive, take-charge approach means that he provides his clients with a prompt, realistic and thorough assessment of their options, takes appropriate action, and marshals and orchestrates the necessary resources to resolve the matter. Steven is best known for his proactive development of preventative legal practices that help his clients achieve their business goals—without undue disruption to their business or personal lives. Read more...

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  1. Our Bodies, Ourselves — 2 comments
  2. Kid’s Law (Part 1) — 1 comment
  3. Dad’s Law (Part 3): Lessons in Life — 1 comment
  4. So, What Makes a Good Client? — 1 comment

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Jan 27

Dad’s Law (Part 3): Lessons in Life

Recently, I was preparing a client about to testify at a hearing. The client happened to have been a very recent college graduate. We were discussing our hard and true basic principles of testifying: Proper attire; Punctuality; Good posture; Be very respectful to everyone in the room; Look the person asking the question right in …

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Nov 02

Our Bodies, Ourselves

Recently two very different events caused me to ask a very simple question: Whose body is it? The first event involved a man who allegedly killed his wife, but wanted to be in charge of the arrangements for her funeral. The second event was the death of my mother. While standing in the hospital room, …

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Aug 17

Kid’s Law (Part 1)

Having written twice about “Dad’s Law” as it relates to my college-age daughter, I am now taking on a bit of a role reversal. As parents age, the process of starting to take over certain tasks and responsibilities for our parents can be one of the most distressing experiences of a lifetime. After a lifetime …

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May 12

Dad Law: I Cannot Believe They Are Adults (Part 2)!

With my older daughter now a second semester freshman, I never thought that there would be a second part to “legally she is an adult.” I am confident that, as an adult and as a college student, she is prepared to understand and appreciate what is asked of her. Of course, I also can say …

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Oct 30

Exit Planning Exchange (XPX)

To support my corporate law practice and work with business owners, I have become actively involved with the Exit Planning Exchange (XPX). This industry organization provides information, resources and best practices for advisors and business owners to ensure a successful sale of the company. Following is a social media video that I recently shot for …

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Aug 26

The Role of a General Counsel as a Specialist

Today’s legal community is rampant with specialists. Specialization, however, has left many businesses without a true General Counsel. That is, without a generalist able to serve as a trusted advisor with business savvy, strategy and experience, provide knowledgeable interpretations of regulations and statutes, and act as a risk assessment expert. An effective General Counsel realizes …

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May 06

Dad Law: I Cannot Believe They’re Adults! (Part 1)

With my oldest daughter now 18 and preparing to go off to college this fall, I suddenly realized that, difficult though it may be for me to comprehend, legally she is an adult. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, once a person attains the age of 18, he or she is considered an adult. M.G.L. ch. …

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Sep 15

Maximizing the Protection of Single Member LLC Real Estate

Most real estate investors would agree that among their major concerns when purchasing real estate are limiting personal liability and not having their personal assets subject to creditor claims. To address these concerns, limited liability companies (“LLC”) are growing in popularity as real estate holding entities. Unlike a general partnership, under which all partners may …

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Jun 25

Attorney Karen K. Greenberg is the new President of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys

K&G would like to present our very own Attorney Karen K. Greenberg as the new President of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, a network of attorneys across the U.S. and Canada. Congratulations Karen!

Jun 21

Proven Ways to Recession-proof Your Business

Good companies and good products are in demand no matter what the economy is doing. The keys to riding out any recession are planning ahead, being willing to listen to everyone within your organization, and paying close attention to their ideas and suggestions. Recession-proofing a business begins with being proactive. Remember, many of your customers …

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