Tamara S. Pester, LLC

Resilience is a powerful tool in overcoming difficult situations. When we encounter personal or professional catastrophe, there are two possible reactions: to dwell on the negativity, or to briefly analyze what went wrong and move forward. One of the reasons I chose transactional law rather than litigation is that I prefer focusing on future possibilities and helping clients reach their goals to spending a lot of time enmeshed in conflict. I believe a proactive, optimistic approach can get us much further than one that is woeful and resentful. I try to counsel my cl Read more »

Tamara spoke last week about "Building Value Through Intellectual Property" to the FastTrac Growth Venture participants at the Denver Metro Small Business Denevlopment Center.  Highlights included an extensive question and answer session about the ins and outs of copyright and trademark law, weighing risk vs cost, and an explanation of common law intellectual property rights contrasted against the benefits of federal protection.  Read more »

So, you’ve broken up with your former business partner, or you are starting a new business, and looking for someone who is a good fit.   Finding the right person is a lot like the romantic courtship process. Call me old-fashioned, but I believe people should honor some principles on both counts. Here are a few of my “rules” for finding the right [business] partner:
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