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    • Legal Steps Dentists Miss When Buying a Practice in Los Angeles

      Finding the right dental practice and signing a letter of intent are important milestones, but they are not the finish…

      August 17, 2026
      Levi Barlavi

    • Key Clauses Every Dental Partnership Agreement Should Include

      A dental partnership agreement should do more than document ownership percentages. It should establish a framework for how the practice…

      August 10, 2026
      Levi Barlavi

    • Who Is Responsible for Old Liabilities After a Practice Sale?

      In many dental practice sales, the buyer does not automatically assume the seller’s liabilities. Whether responsibility transfers depends on how…

      August 3, 2026
      Levi Barlavi

    • Guide to Forming a Professional Corporation for Dentists in Los Angeles

      A Professional Corporation (PC) is the entity structure many dentists use when operating a dental practice in California. While forming…

      July 23, 2026
      Levi Barlavi

    • What Happens If Your Dental Office Lease Expires Mid-Transaction?

      A dental practice sale can involve months of due diligence, financing, contract negotiations, and landlord approvals. If the office lease…

      July 14, 2026
      Levi Barlavi

    • Legal Considerations When Adding a Specialty Partner to Your Dental Practice

      Adding a specialty partner can be an exciting step for a growing dental practice. Bringing in an orthodontist, periodontist, endodontist,…

      July 8, 2026
      Levi Barlavi

    • A dental chair in a clean, modern dental office

      Lease Assignments Explained for Dental Practice Buyers

      For many dental practice buyers, the office lease is one of the most important parts of the transaction. A lease…

      June 22, 2026
      Levi Barlavi

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      Can You Renegotiate Terms After Signing a Practice Agreement?

      Yes — dental practice agreements can be renegotiated after signing. Whether a change will hold depends on what your agreement…

      June 15, 2026
      Levi Barlavi

    • Dental tools in a dental office

      What Happens If Your Dental Practice Is Operating Without a PC?

      California law requires dentists to practice through a properly structured Professional Corporation, and operating outside that requirement carries real consequences.…

      June 8, 2026
      Levi Barlavi

    • The back of a dental chair in a clean, well lit dental office

      What Happens to Staff Contracts When a Dental Practice Is Sold?

      When a dental practice is sold, staff contracts do not automatically transfer in the same way as equipment or patient…

      May 11, 2026
      Levi Barlavi