Arthur Baker

In today’s episode, we look at a consultant agreement, which appears to be a simple 3-page document until we start digging into the nuances and missing pieces. Arthur Baker, a commercial real estate and business law attorney in Florida, joins us to share his experiences as in-house counsel for a global real estate company before starting his own firm. He delves into the critical questions both parties must ask, the significance of ownership and the clarity when drafting deliverables. As we read this document, we’ll see how the parties’ relationship status influences the contract’s language. So, let’s tear it down.

Commercial leases are one of the most common contracts businesses encounter. But how does the average business owner protect themselves from the terms of a landlord-friendly lease? Florida attorney and adjunct law professor Arthur Baker tears down a commercial lease to a medical supply company and explains what terms to watch for and how to even the playing field for your lessee client.