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Phillips, Gerstein & Channen, LLP Phillips, Gerstein & Channen, LLP provides Small Firm Attention with LARGE FIRM RESULTS! We are a full service law firm located in Haverhill, Massachusetts.

Phillips, Gerstein & Channen LLP is the only Law Firm you will ever need. We represent individuals, families and businesses in a wide range of legal matters. Our practice ranges from Divorce and Family Law to Tax and Estate Planning and Personal Injury Law. Our core goal is to provide exceptional client service with a personalized approach. Our legal team can and will address your individual or business needs. We handle real estate matters with particular care to your buying or selling situation; Our civil litigation department will ensure your personal or business situation is addressed aggressively but with the needed sensitivity . Should you become involved in an accident, we will provide the necessary research and direct approach to ensure you receive all to which you are entitled while maintaining direct contact with you and your medical providers. We are aggressive in our approach to the law and your particular situation while also being sensitive to each client’s particular situation. Our Merrimack Valley office serves clients and businesses in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Contact our firm today to learn how we can help you!

Business owners depend on their partners, fellow shareholders, and other owners to act in the company's interests and de...
09/29/2026

Business owners depend on their partners, fellow shareholders, and other owners to act in the company's interests and deal fairly with one another. When that trust breaks down, the dispute may involve more than a disagreement over how the business should be operated. In some circumstances, the conduct of another owner may constitute a breach of fiduciary duty under Massachusetts law.

Fiduciary-duty claims can arise when a business owner uses company resources for personal benefit, diverts opportunities, competes with the company, conceals important information, or attempts to disadvantage another owner. Recognizing when a business dispute has become a potential legal claim can be important to protecting both the company and an owner's financial interests.

What Is a Fiduciary Duty in a Massachusetts Business?

A fiduciary duty is a heightened legal obligation arising from certain relationships of trust and confidence.

Business owners depend on their partners, fellow shareholders, and other owners to act in the company's interests and deal fairly with one another. When that tr

Every Business Dispute Requires a Strategic DecisionDisagreements are an unavoidable part of doing business. A contract ...
07/23/2026

Every Business Dispute Requires a Strategic Decision

Disagreements are an unavoidable part of doing business. A contract may be breached, a vendor may fail to perform, a business partner may violate an agreement, or a customer may refuse to pay for goods or services. When these situations arise, many business owners immediately ask the same question: "Should I file a lawsuit?"

While litigation is sometimes the best course of action, it is not the only option. Depending on the circumstances, negotiating a settlement, participating in mediation, or resolving the matter through arbitration may provide a faster and more cost-effective solution.

Understanding the advantages and limitations of each approach can help business owners make informed decisions while protecting both their legal rights and their long-term business interests.

Should Every Business Dispute End Up in Court?

Not necessarily.

Every Business Dispute Requires a Strategic Decision Disagreements are an unavoidable part of doing business. A contract may be breached, a vendor may fail t

Starting a business with a partner can be exciting. Shared ideas, combined resources, and divided responsibilities often...
05/06/2026

Starting a business with a partner can be exciting. Shared ideas, combined resources, and divided responsibilities often make the opportunity feel stronger and more manageable. In Massachusetts and beyond, many partnerships begin with a simple structure—often by forming or converting to a limited liability company (LLC).

But while partnerships can be powerful, they can also become complicated if expectations are not clearly defined from the beginning. Understanding how partnerships work—and where they often go wrong—can help you make more informed decisions.

Can You Start a Partnership Through an LLC?

Yes. One of the most common ways to structure a partnership today is through a multi-member LLC.

An LLC offers:

- Limited liability protection for the owners (called members)
- Flexible management structure
- Pass-through taxation by default

A single-member LLC can later bring on a partner, becoming a multi-member LLC.

Starting a business with a partner can be exciting. Shared ideas, combined resources, and divided responsibilities often make the opportunity feel stronger and

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