As a business lawyer with more than 25 years of experience, I have watched hundreds of entrepreneurs build businesses using their creative intelligence, hard work, personal sacrifice, interpersonal skills, and knowledge. In an ideal world, these and a sufficient degree of common sense might be enough to succeed. But this is not an ideal world. There are complex federal, state, and local legal considerations, as well as contractual, financial, and other entanglements and considerations embedded in even the best business opportunities. These can impede an entrepreneur’s progress, keep them awake at night, and impair the very viability of their business and livelihood.
Working with a knowledgeable business lawyer can be essential to your success and I take a deep personal interest in trying to help clients make informed decisions and achieve preferred outcomes. This generally includes my assisting clients with business formation and governance related to LLCs, for profit corporations, and non-profit corporations; governmental filings and licenses; reviewing, drafting, or negotiating needed contracts; securing intellectual property rights, such as trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets; addressing non-compete issues and other restrictive covenants; and assisting clients in selling their business or buying another.
My preferred clients are those who are willing to allocate reasonable time and resources in order to thoughtfully and preemptively address business issues where possible. Of course, small businesses have to operate within their budgets. Difficult choices have to be made. Not everything can be anticipated. But too often things don’t end well when entrepreneurs are not sufficiently informed and do not act strategically and preemptively.
Toward that that end, I am happy to share my 25 years of experience as a business lawyer with you regarding:
