Every business owner asks this question and never really gets an answer. Here is when you should hire a business attorney:

1. Contracts. You will need an attorney who can understand your business quickly; prepare the contracts you will need with customers, clients and suppliers; and help you respond to contracts that other people will want you to sign.

2. Business organizations. You will need an attorney who can help you decide whether a corporation or limited liability company (LLC) is the better way to organize your business, and prepare the necessary paperwork.

3. Real Estate. Leases of commercial space, such as offices and retail stores, are highly complex and are always drafted to benefit the landlord. Because they tend to be "printed form" documents, you may be tempted to think they are not negotiable. Not so. Your attorney should have a standard "tenant's addendum," containing provisions that benefit you, that can be added to the printed form lease document.

4. Intellectual Property. If you are creating a brand for your company or you would like to sell you business at some point, it is certainly a "plus" if your attorney can help you register your logos and services for federal trademark and copyright protection.

There are many other reasons for a small business to hire an attorney so remember, Bagla Law is always there to help you with your business needs because You Know Your Business – We Know the Law!

If you have any questions please feel free to give us a call.

Talk with you next month,
Kelly