Contracts

As business owners, there are times when you’ll need to get a lawyer to review contracts that your clients and/or your suppliers/vendors ask you to sign. Sometimes, these contracts can be complicated and you need a lawyer to explain the terms to you in plain English. And if you need to negotiate these contracts, we’re more than happy to negotiate on your behalf. 

Do you need template agreements? We’ve got you covered! Explain your business need and we’ll tell you the type of agreement that is most appropriate in that particular situation. We’ll provide the template agreement for your business need and great news, it’s yours to use over and over again.

external “in-house” counsel

When businesses start, they do not necessarily have the resources to hire a dedicated general counsel. We’re happy to be your external “in-house” counsel. Take the pressure off your payroll by using us as your dedicated external counsel.

Terms & Conditions, Website Terms of Use, Privacy Policy

As businesses continue to pivot, or start, online, entrepreneurs and business owners must comply with certain policy requirements as you sell products to consumers online.  Copying and pasting another business’s website terms doesn’t work.  You need online policies that are specific to your business.  Let’s take that drafting hassle out of your life.  Also, inquire about our e-commerce package today.

intellectual property: trademarks & copyrights

In some cases, your most important business asset is your intellectual property. As a business owner, you should seek to protect your intellectual property. It would be a shame to spend all that time and energy on building your name and/or logo to later find out that someone else has been using your name in commerce and has a legal right to your brand and/or logo. 

Also, if you’ve created an artistic work, such as a documentary, a book or simply a blog-post, we’re happy to assist you in officially seeking copyright protection for your work.

Are you hiring employees? or are you working with independent contractors?

These are questions that every business owner must ask and we handle the answer to these questions differently. Let’s talk and let’s see how you engage with talent and what works best for your needs. We’ll walk you through the process of engaging with both employees and independent contractors, if necessary.

does your company, or will your company, have investors?

Are you seeking investors or do you currently have investors? The legal landscape is particular in terms of receiving funding from venture capitalists or other investors. There are various federal and state specific requirements and agreements that you need to enter with your investors. Separately, you should consider if the current legal structure of your venture is the appropriate legal structure as you seek to raise capital.

ENTITY FORMATIONS & CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

This is a must – in order to protect your personal assets and avoid personal liability, you should create a legal structure around your business. However, one size does not fit all for all businesses in terms of choosing a legal entity. Also, where you reside is not always the most prudent place to register your business. Besides, you will need to make sure all the proper documents and corporate formalities are in place, once you form your business entity.

Schedule time to speak with us to find out which legal entity is right for your business and we’ll be happy to take it from there. 

general legal advice for your business

As a business owner, startup or established business, sometimes you just have a general legal question. We’re here to help you navigate the legal landscape that may seem complicated at times. Let’s do the thinking for you.