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What do early-career veterinarians need to know before buying (or selling) a practice? What are the legal landmines that can turn your dream deal into a financial nightmare? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and guest Cecilia Chen, Attorney at Law and founder of Practiceaty.com, for a must-hear episode of Irreplaceable Truths. With over a thousand transactions under her belt, Cecilia offers unfiltered insights into veterinary acquisitions, partnerships, due diligence, non-competes, red flags, and why your legal team could make—or break—your future.What you’ll discover:The biggest legal mistakes veterinarians make when buying or sellingWhy early legal advice matters more than you thinkAsset vs. stock sale: what's the real difference?What due diligence actually means in veterinary practice transactionsHow to protect yourself from bad sellers, bad contracts, and big regretsWho will love this episode:Veterinarians & veterinary studentsEarly-career DVMs interested in ownershipVeterinary practice buyers and sellersMedical professionals in private practiceLegal advisors & consultants in the veterinary fieldStay Connected:Like this video if you found value in this discussion!Drop your questions or share your veterinary stories in the comments.Subscribe & hit the bell icon to never miss an episode.Irreplaceable Truths: where real stories meet real practice.Resources Mentioned:Cecilia Chen’s firm: https://www.practiceaty.comContact: [email protected] | 858-633-0171Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.Follow us: @Pacific.Lens.StudiosContact: [email protected]:00:00 – Meet attorney Cecilia Chen: from corporate M&A to vet-focused law 05:03 – Why veterinarians must rethink how they view legal services 10:12 – What makes a practice legally risky to buy 15:27 – The Letter of Intent: why most people get it wrong 20:45 – Social media, IP, and website ownership in practice sales 24:13 – Red flags to look for in associates, leases, and staff 30:18 – Non-competes: California law & critical distinctions 34:52 – Why student debt isn’t a barrier to ownership 38:01 – Startup vs. acquisition: what’s better for you? 42:11 – How to plan your exit from day one 46:10 – When your dream deal turns into a legal horror story 50:28 – The danger of reusing someone else’s “great contract” 55:36 – Why you need a specialized attorney—not just any lawyerEp. 31#veterinarylaw #vetpracticeownership #vetstartup