Starting a Business: What's First?
Entrepreneurs tend to focus on forming the legal entity as the very first thing they do when they start a business. Yes, it’s important...
- 6 days ago
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Setting up an LLC is not a “one time and done” thing
Some business owners starting out are very focused on getting their LLC formed. Sure, it’s good to set up a legal entity – it’s a great...
- Sep 27
- 1 min
Going into Business with Someone Else
Where DIY and online incorporation services really fall short is when a business has multiple founders. That’s because agreements between...
- Sep 21
- 2 min
You don't need a lawyer to register a new company, but you might want one
Registering a company is easy. Anyone can do it without a business lawyer. But the registration is just the first, simple step. That’s...
- Sep 15
- 2 min
New Legal Entity Legal Considerations: Part 3
When forming a new company, and trying to decide what kind of legal entity is best (corporation, LLC or partnership), most people focus...
- Sep 13
- 1 min
New Legal Entity Legal Considerations: Part 2
For many business owners, liability is one of the most important reasons – if not the primary reason – to form a legal entity in the...
- Sep 8
- 1 min
New Legal Entity Legal Considerations: Part 1
When selecting the kind of legal entity to create, tax is obviously a very important consideration. But it's not the only factor to...
- Sep 6
- 1 min
You Made a Business Mistake: What's Next?
Billy and Marcy want to sue their business partner Jack because Jack took out a loan the company couldn’t afford to pay, and now the...
- Aug 11
- 2 min
Don't Mix Up Your Human Self With Your Company Self
15 years ago, Diana hired a lawyer to create a corporation when she opened her yoga studio. In the years since incorporating, she’s been...
- Aug 9
- 1 min
To Be or Not To Be…A Corporation
To Be or Not To Be… A Corporation… Or an LLC… Or maybe a partnership? The type of legal entity to set up is an important decision for new...
- Aug 4
- 1 min
Why Use a Real Lawyer? Part 2
As I mentioned in my last post, I’m not in competition with services like LegalZoom because they can’t – and don’t – give any legal...
- Aug 2
- 1 min
Why Use a Real Lawyer? Part 1
How on earth can I compete with online platforms that offer contracts and LLC set up for a fraction of what I charge? It’s a great...
- Jul 7
- 1 min
Would you Ride a Motorcycle Without a Helmet?
Many states don’t require companies to have an operating agreement. Many states also don’t require motorcyclists to wear helmets, but...
- May 10
- 2 min
5 Common misconceptions about forming an LLC
Here are 5 common misconceptions about forming an LLC (limited liability company): 1: When I register my LLC in State A, I can do...
- Mar 29
- 2 min
How To Sign a Contract
Jake owns a cleaning company, and he buys cleaning supplies from a large corporate supplier. The supplier sent a contract to cover an...
- Jan 25
- 1 min
How I Help Other Lawyers
Kelly Reese is a fantastic family law attorney with Burney & Reese in Atlanta. I was grateful for the opportunity to help her client in...
- Jul 20, 2021
- 1 min
How I Help: Startups and Entity Formation
I recently consulted with a client who formed a legal entity using an online service and now has a myriad of problems as a result: 1. She...
- Jul 13, 2021
- 1 min
How I Help: Startups with Partners
Last week I mentioned a client who is starting a new tutoring business and was not sure if he needed an LLC or if he could operate as a...
- Jul 6, 2021
- 1 min
How I Help: Startups and Sole Proprietorships
I recently had a call with a client who just started his own home-based tutoring business. He asked me if he should form a legal entity...
- May 18, 2021
- 1 min
50/50 Partnerships
When two people form a business together, they should know that a 50/50 partnership comes with some risk. What happens to the company...