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Kerry Testimonial Phenomenal Mesa Business Attorney “Brad Denton is extremely intelligent, accommodating, timely, and personable. Every time I’ve had a legal challenge Brad is always readily available to respond and does so proficiently. Seven years ago my wife and I…

Doreen Testimonial The Complete Package in an Attorney “Brad is one of the best litigation attorneys, very high-caliber, very knowledgeable, and dedicated. If anyone is looking for a Mesa business attorney or Mesa litigation attorney, he is the one I…

Mesa Sprint Triathlon The staff and partners at Gunderson, Denton & Peterson like to get involved in the community. The last community involvement was the Mesa Sprint Triathlon. Recently, three of our attorneys, Brent Gunderson, Wayne Gardner, and Bert Millett,…

Does The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Affect You? The House and Senate narrowly prevented the country from going over the financial cliff when they passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) of 2012 on January 1, 2013, which…

Employee Wellness Programs under the Affordable Care Act Do you provide a Wellness Program for your employees? It might be a good idea to do so, and with the new provisions under the Affordable Care Ac, employees might have more…

Small Businesses Feeling the Impact of the Government Shutdown The U.S. government has been shut down now for two weeks, and perhaps no one feels it more than the nation’s small businesses.  The longer the shutdown lasts, the greater the…

Top Low Cost Franchise Opportunities It’s a common assumption that owning your own business requires lots of startup capital. This is not really feasible for most of us. However, this is not entirely true. There are actually quite a few…

Buying a Home with No Down Payment The road to home ownership starts with a hefty down payment. Or does it? While a meager savings account does seem to be a challenge when you are considering purchasing your first home,…

The Process of Naturalization September 27, 2013 – Phoenix, Arizona What advantages are there to becoming a citizen? First, as a citizen you are allowed to participate in the political process. You are allowed to vote. You are also allowed…

Using a Letter of Intent to Reduce Risk in the Process of Purchasing a Business Buying or selling a business is not to be entered into lightly. It is a multi-step process that has inherent risk and, when done correctly,…

Why You Should Review (and Update) Your Estate Plan It is often stated that in this life the only thing we can be sure of is change. With all the recent change that have occurred in the tax laws and…

What are the requirements to become a US citizen? September 11, 2013 – Mesa, Arizona First, before you are eligible to become a citizen, you must either: 1. Be a permanent resident for 5 years; or 2. Be a permanent…

As a small business owner in Arizona, what should I know about immigration law? September 3, 2013 – Mesa, Arizona The most important thing you need to know is that Arizona law as well as United States federal law requires…

DOMA and Immigration – the Green Light for Green Cards June 26, 2013 was an important day for many citizens and potential citizens of the United States.  The Supreme Court ruled that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act…

How the Immigration Policy May Affect the Budget The immigration policy is such a hot button issue, and one that has the power to affect many other facets of the government. The budget, for one, will be altered due to…

Obama Pushing to Expedite Immigration Reform July 30, 2013 – Mesa, Arizona It looks as if President Obama is hoping to settle the immigration reform issue sooner than later. During a recent meeting with faith leaders which included representatives from…

Was I Wrongfully Terminated? All employees hope their job is safe as long as they abide by company rules, but of course, wrongful terminations happen. Sometimes there are signs that it will happen, and defending against unlawful job terminations becomes…

Frank Testimonial I hired Bert Millett for two separate services. The first service was to draft an asset purchase agreement and consulting services agreement, both of which were completed in a timely manner with accuracy and a thorough understanding of…

Debra Testimonial Bert Millett did a great job on a very tight time line and made sure that my real estate deal closed. The cost was even reasonable as the task was quite complex and involved many individuals and competing…

The EB5 Visa for Immigrant Investors Today in the United States, the process for achieving a green card can be long and difficult. As an incentive to investors willing to help build the U.S. economy, Congress created the EB5 visa…

What Does it Take to Make a Binding Contract? Contracts are the building blocks of business. This article addresses the basics of the necessary “elements” to create a legally binding contract. When boiled down to the bones, there are really…

E-Verification Compliance for Business Owners While employers are now using staff scheduling software to track their documented employees and schedule their work, undocumented employees hold over 7 million jobs in the United States. By employing individuals from this category, employers…

Forming a Startup – Important Questions Co-Founders Should Ask First Many people have the dream of starting their own business. The thoughts of becoming your own boss and building something from nothing have been key motivating factors that have led…

Top 5 Steps To Help Employers Minimize Lawsuits In a time where people can essentially sue for just about anything, employers need to be particularly careful. Employees can file a lawsuit against you or even against another employee, throwing your…

President Obama’s State of the Union Address: Now is the Time for Immigration Reform On February 12, 2013, President Barack Obama began his state of the Union address by saying, “51 years ago, John F. Kennedy declared to this chamber…

Estate Planning for Blended Families and Stepchildren In most cases, blended families live together in perfect harmony. But what happens when one spouse dies? What becomes of the deceased spouse’s biological children in regards to inheritance? With a blended family,…

Can I Help My Family Member Become a Legal Resident? Working through the process in order to unite your family As the world has gotten smaller, families are more often scattered across different countries. International borders make it difficult for…

Estate Planning–Securing the Future for Yourself and Loved Ones Unfortunately, many people think of “estate planning” as a morbid and distasteful exercise, best ignored as long as possible.  Understandably, focusing on one’s mortality and the government’s attempt to tax what…

Picking the Right Real Estate Agent In order to find the right home make sure to first sell your current home by checking the Home Buyers Birmingham website and contacting them to get the right price for it without having…

An Exit Plan for Your Business Starting a business can be both an exciting and busy time. Many decisions need to be made that can affect the way that the business operates as well as the business’ future. Most entrepreneurs…

Sterling Peterson – Arizona Litigation Attorney at Gunderson, Denton & Peterson, P.C. Video Transcription Sterling Peterson, Gunderson, Denton & Peterson, P.C.: Hi. I’m Sterling Peterson. I’m a partner at the law firm of Gunderson, Denton & Peterson here in Mesa….

How can I tell if my attorney is going to treat me fairly? Video Transcription Brad Denton:One of the things clients wonder about is, “How can I tell if my attorney’s gonna treat me fairly?” That’s a challenging thing when…

Investors Visa: What is an EB-5 visa? In the early 1990’s, Congress created the Immigrant Investor Program, otherwise known as “EB-5.” The EB-5 is a type of immigrant visa that gives foreign nationals a method for obtaining a green card…

David Farnsworth Testimonial From the moment I first contacted Gunderson, Denton, and Peterson I have been consistently impressed with their courtesy, skill, and professionalism. I would recommend Brad Denton to anyone. He is extremely knowledgeable in matters of the law…

Buying a Franchise: New or Existing? Purchasing a franchise is a great way to go into business for yourself. You get the benefits of an established company, successful marketing plan and loyal following; plus the added help from the franchisor….