Why you need an attorney when starting a business

On Behalf of | Nov 8, 2019 | Business Law | 0 comments

If you have been wrestling with the idea of starting your own business, it’s important that you hire an experienced business law attorney to walk you through the process. You don’t want to incorrectly file documents, register the wrong business name or create a partnership agreement that doesn’t benefit you. Let’s explore how an attorney helps you when starting a business.

An attorney will be able to recommend which type of business you should register as when you get off the ground and running. You have choices between sole proprietorship, LLC, S corporation, partnership and others.

Do you want to trademark the name of the business? The simplest mistake on the form could lead to the business name not being trademarked correctly. An attorney will ensure that the forms are not only filled out correctly but also filed with the appropriate office.

When the time comes to create an agreement with your partner, an attorney can write the agreement for you. An attorney can also review an agreement drafted by your partner to make sure that you are benefiting from the business just as much as your partner is.

Finally, a business law attorney will allow you to focus on the daily operations of your business instead of all the legal requirements of starting the company.

Starting a business is one of the most unique challenges you can tackle in life. There’s a lot that can go wrong during this process, which is why it’s always important to seek the representation of a business law attorney. A business takes a lot of energy, hard work and dedication to succeed.