Business Start-up Legal Services

Whether you are merely contemplating starting a new business, or are already a fledging entrepreneur on the path to starting a new business, an lawyer or attorney with our law firm will be happy to provide you with the following business startup services:

• Low-cost startup consultation
• Guidance on choice of legal structure for operating your business, whether as a sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, or corporation. Choosing one business entity type over another required consideraton of personal and business asset protection issues, management flexibility and control matters, taxation, ease or maintenance issues, capitalization and securities issues, and transferability of ownership rights.
• Guidance on local, state, and federal licensing, and other governmental filing requirements
• Business trade name selection
• Trademark or service mark selection and registration
• Reviewing or negotiating applicable startup agreements, including, without limitation, commerical lease agreements, franchise uniform offering circulars ("UFOCs"), sales contracts, service agreements, employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, and other agreements and licenses
• Local zoning requirements and ordinances for signage and parking
• Advice on applicable will, power of attorney, and estate planning issues

For more information, see our online guide: Choosing the Right Business Form

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For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail or by requesting an appointment.

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