19311 FM 2252, Suite 103
San Antonio, Texas 78266
United States
Top-Rated Estate Planning Law Firm in San Antonio, Texas. Serving the greater San Antonio, Bexar County, Comal County, Guadalupe County, and South Texas areas, the attorneys at the Voeller Law Firm have over 35 years of experience helping families plan for their futures, protecting surviving spouses, and safeguarding assets for children and grandchildren.
1499 Palm Beach 798
Boca Raton, Florida 33486
United States
Robert Wayne Pearce has been a trial attorney for more than 40 years. During that time, he developed a well-respected and highly accomplished legal career representing investors and brokers in disputes with one another and the government and industry regulators. Attorney Pearce has tried, arbitrated and mediated hundreds of investment-related disputes, protecting investors’ rights throughout the United States and internationally.
Denver
Denver, Colorado 80206
United States
Sequoia Legal, LLC is a firm of seasoned business attorneys with focused expertise on corporate, commercial, international trade law, and healthcare provider compliance. With our topnotch business lawyers, we bring our diverse experiences and expertise to help you with your domestic and international business legal demands. Ultimately, we help you achieve your goal efficiently while maximizing your rights and limiting the risks you are likely to face in diverse, complex legal matters.
325 E 79th St Suite 7A
New York, New York 10075
United States
John C. Laurence Law, PLLC, specializes in intellectual property law. From the firm’s New York City location, Mr. Laurence guides small-business owners, entrepreneurs, and large corporations through the complexities of developing and protecting their intellectual property rights. He can handle each step involved in acquiring rights in trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
6301 Ivy Lane #700,Greenbelt, Maryland 20770
Greenbelt, Maryland 20770
United States
Filing for bankruptcy doesn’t necessarily mean that one’s life is ruined. In fact, filing for bankruptcy affords one the time to regain control of his/her finances. At The Phillips Law Offices, we take pride in offering exceptional bankruptcy services. As a firm, we’re committed to assisting our clients, and on numerous occasions, we’ve achieved this goal. By hiring us as your preferred legal practice, you can rest assured of getting quality representation.
3890 Tenth St.
Riverside, California 92501
United States
The Knez Law Group is a Riverside based civil litigation firm representing both plaintiffs and defendants in cases throughout California. The firm is currently handling cases involving business disputes, family law and serious personal injury.
4695 MacArthur Ct #1100
Newport Beach, California 92660
United States
Michael Ahmadshahi is patent lawyer with offices in Orange County and Los Angeles. Our attorneys protect the intellectual property rights of patent, copyright & trademark holders and people applying for a patent.
500 W. 7th St., Suite 207
Oklahoma, Tulsa 74119
United States
The Tulsa, Oklahoma law office of Justin M. Mosteller provides family law representation for grandparents throughout Oklahoma including Tulsa County, Wagoner County, Creek County, Okmulgee County, Muskogee County, Rogers County, Washington County, Bixby, Broken Arrow, Collinsville, Glenpool, Jenks, Liberty, Lotsee, Owasso, Sand Springs, Skiatook and Sperry.
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206
United States
The Law Firm of Fenters Ward attorneys has more than thirty years of combined legal and business experience. What makes this firm unique from traditional practices is that its model is based upon legal expertise and vast knowledge in the construction, logistics, and manufacturing industries. This law firm specializes in several practice areas including; personal injury, debt defense, construction law, DUI, family law and legal forms.
McKees Rocks
McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania 15136
United States
Wyland Law Group is the law firm that Western Pennsylvania counts on to handle the tough cases. We specialize in multiple practice areas including DUI, Traffic, Search and Seizure, and Criminal Defense. We are dedicated to protecting and defending the rights of Western Pennsylvania residents who have been accused of committing a crime. We are committed to providing exceptional and accessible legal services.
8431 Katy Fwy
Houston, Texas 77024
United States
Our main goal is to give extraordinary customer service while helping individuals tackle their issues, battling for equity, and helping organizations develop and flourish. You can rely on our assorted group of profoundly experienced lawyers to utilize each apparatus available to them to secure your privileges in any legitimate issue. We gladly convey master guidance and value our demonstrated history to get the most ideal outcomes, regardless of what your lawful needs are.
Oklahoma City
Berkeley, California 08052
United States
Keaveney Legal Group is a professional law firm certified and licensed to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. We have 12 locations/offices in the two neighboring states. We have a team of four in-house professional lawyers led by the founder of the law firm, James P. Keaveney. Our legal team specializes in several types of legal services including foreclosure, bankruptcy, criminal defense, and DUI/DWI representation.
500 W. 7th St., Suite 220
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119
United States
Contact an attorney for medical marijuana businesses in Oklahoma about licenses, OMMA compliance, business consultation, liability matters and more.
3300 Washtenaw Avenue, Suite 277
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
United States
With over 5,000 successful Trademark Registrations under our belt, our firm is passionate about helping you register Trademarks that represent the quality, perseverance, hard work and unique character of your brand.
1325 Spruce St Suite 200
Riverside, California 92507
United States
The law firm of Wagner Zemming Christensen, LLP, has represented many employees in employment cases including; discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, civil rights and demotion cases. We also specialize in personal injury; including auto, truck and motorcycle accidents. Our firm prides itself in providing excellent results and advice. Our attorneys have extensive trial experience trying cases in San Bernardino, Riverside and Los Angeles Counties for years.
19 N. County Line Rd. Suite 14
Jackson Township, New Jersey 08527
United States
Riviere Advocacy Group is a law firm located in Jackson NJ having a team of experienced attorneys and lawyers to handle different type of legal cases. Contact us for legal help under personal injury law, business law, DWI, BWI, family law etc.
The Clocktower Building 3401 Allen Parkway, Suite 100
Houston, Texas 77019
United States
We are experts in covering cases that include Event Cancellation Insurance claims, Bad faith insurance claims, and Business interruption insurance claims. Call our Houston office today.
11400 W Olympic Blvd suite 200
Los Angeles, California 90064
United States
Kosnett Professional Licensing Defense in Los Angeles, CA. Our Attorney James V. Kosnett has been serving the Southern California area since 1976. He is an Administrative Lawyer specializing in Professional Licensing and Education Law, doctors, dentists, nurses, other healthcare providers, realtors, other licensed professionals, and students for over 30 years.
930 Grand Concourse, Suite 1F
Bronx, New York 10451
United States
The Law Office of Delmas A. Costin, Jr. proudly represents parties in employment discrimination matters, labor-management disputes, and immigration. Attorney Delmas Costin began his legal career serving as an Assistant District Attorney in the Office of the Bronx District Attorney. He was the primary prosecutor in dozens of trials and proceedings during his 6-year tenure, and gained the experience needed to win dozens of cases since then. Call for your free legal consultation at https://www.daco
600 B Street, Suite 300
San Diego, California 92101
United States
@VirtualCounsel provides full service virtual general counsel, legal, and business advice to startups and growing businesses on a monthly subscription. We’re based in San Diego, but serve business clients across the US and internationally.
Starting a business can be a very daunting task. It can involve many aspects that can go unanticipated. Initially, a new entrepreneur has to decide what type of business they will conduct. From there, the entrepreneur has to understand which type of business entity or structure is best for their situation. Each structure, whether it be a sole proprietorship, partnership or incorporation, has its pros and cons and differences.
When deciding on a structure, one must understand the basics of a business entity. Usually, the general goal in setting up a business entity is to create a significant separation between the business and the owner. This separation allows a business owner to legally protect themselves against claims that may otherwise reach them through their involvement in business. For instance, in a sole proprietorship, the business owner is personally liable for the financial obligations of the sole proprietorship. In other words, if that business has a debt that it cannot pay, the owner can be held legally responsible for it. The same applies to a partnership where multiple owners share in the profits and losses of the business. However, in a corporation, the founders or owners are not personally liable for the corporation’s financial obligations as the corporation is a separate legal entity.
There are also hybrid forms of business structures such as a limited liability partnership that combines the concepts of partnerships and corporations. Those forms also tend to create a legal separation between the owners and the business, and can even create a legal separation between the owners themselves. This separation is not an absolute protection from all personal liability for an owner of a business. The law allows for this protection to be broken in situations where in actuality, there is no meaningful separation of the business and owners. This legal concept is referred to as piercing the corporate veil.
The legal ramifications from choosing one business structure over another are just the beginning of the legal issues a business may face. After formation there still may be issues over licensing, naming the business, employment, tax, insurance, credit and financing, and even contractual relationships with other businesses. For instance, take the naming issue.
Something as simple as naming a business can involve way more research than one would think. Consulting a business attorney early on can help avoid early legal issues.
Several different situations may call for several different types of business attorneys. If you are just starting a business, your needs will most likely be different than a business that has been up and running for a while.
For the fledgling business, a business attorney can perform a wide array of functions. They can help with the initial formation of the business by creating articles of incorporation or a necessary filing paperwork with the state such as service of process authorizations. They may also help in obtaining any business licenses that may be required. Business attorneys can also help in drafting contracts. You may need employment contracts, non-disclosure agreements, or agreements that cover the sale of products.
For the business that is already up and running, a business attorney is more likely to be needed for drafting contracts and possible litigation issues. An attorney would assist in drafting agreements that deal with relationships with other businesses such as vendors, manufacturers, and third-party service providers. You may also want an attorney to look over any credit obligations the business may have occurred or any government regulatory concerns there may be. There is also a high likelihood that at some point in the lifetime of a business, there will be some form of a lawsuit that the business must respond to. Businesses get sued, and sometimes must sue in order to protect their interests. Its no wonder that many businesses employ attorneys to work on the business’s legal matters full-time.
Searching for the right attorney to help with your business can be like buying a new mattress, they all tend to look alike. You may ask yourself, what difference does make? Well, it can make a huge difference. Many attorneys have a lot in common. They may have similar websites and profiles, but there can be significant differences in the services and abilities of respective attorneys. The process may take a little effort, but it's definitely worth your time. You have to do your homework! Whatever kind of legal work you need, a successful outcome may be largely dependent on which attorney you choose.
So the next step in the process will be to decide on what exactly you are looking for in an attorney. What criteria will you use to base your attorney selection? Here is where it gets a bit easier. There are many sources you can pick from that will allow you to make a sound decision. If you are starting with absolutely no idea of the name of an attorney you might want to use, you may want to start by first zeroing in on your geographic area.
You can begin by running a simple search for a business attorney in your local area. From there you should find lists of names and firms that can handle your business needs. Once you have names in hand, you will want to search for information on that individual attorney.There are plenty of websites that rate attorneys or provide reviews for attorneys. Avvo ratings and Martindale-Hubbell peer review ratings are good places to start. Avvo's site contains over 1 million reviews of attorneys nationwide. Reviews come from clients that post their thoughts on the attorney's performance. Avvo also provides their own rating that rates attorneys based on information provided by the attorney through their website, and information made open to the public via a state bar association.
Martindale-Hubbell provides ratings that are determined by surveys of other attorneys that are familiar with the work of the attorney being reviewed. They can work as references for a client who wouldn't necessarily have access to others that can evaluate another attorney’s work.
Both sites can provide pieces of a puzzle that can help you find what you are looking for in an attorney. The next piece of information you will want to obtain will come from a state bar association website. The bar association is an organization that every attorney licensed to practice in your state must belong. So if the attorney has an office in your state, they must be a member of that bar association.You will want to find the state’s discipline history as most states makes disciplinary actions for attorneys very easy to find.
Many state bar websites have a search tool on their website that will allow you to conduct a search of the attorney in question. A profile will show up and list all the disciplinary actions that have been taken against the attorney. There you will get a good idea if there have been any serious issues raised against the attorney. Hopefully, the attorney will have a clean slate, and you can continue to research that attorney's history. If the attorney happens to have disciplinary actions against them, you may want to look further into the situation for any facts that are provided on the site. The state bar profile will also contain some other basic information that you may want to consider. Bar profiles usually reveal how long the attorney has been licensed to practice in the state. As a business owner, you may want an attorney who has practiced for a considerable amount of time in their area of expertise. An attorney who has handled all sorts of business related manners will have a large breadth of knowledge of how to handle any issue that may arise.
Once you have some background information on specific attorneys the next step that you should take is to meet with a couple of them. You will want to talk to multiple attorneys in order to find one that you are the most comfortable. Many firms offer free initial consultations so the only drawback may be the consumption of time. When you go to the initial consultation, make sure you have enough questions on your mind that you will use to gauge the level of knowledge that the attorney possesses. You may also want to pay close attention to the demeanor of the attorney, do they seem sincere? Are they listening to you? Or are you just being told what they think you want to hear?
If you follow the above tips, you should be well on your way to finding an attorney that fits your business needs. It is definitely worth a little extra time to make an educated decision on which attorney to choose.
