| Every corporation, despite its nature, size or location, | | | | when all parties will not agree on the operations of the |
| can benefit from having an effective lawyer that | | | | business, management decisions, employees, or |
| specializes in business affairs on retainer. An | | | | salaries. If you are considering starting a business with |
| experienced business lawyer can provide legal | | | | another person or entity, or entering into some type of |
| assistance at every stage of your business, from the | | | | partnership, protecting your interests should be one of |
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| potential issues of liability, and defending you from | | | | you can have a partnership agreement drafted that |
| frivolous claims and lawsuits that could threaten your | | | | will layout and define each partner's expectations. By |
| corporation's success. | | | | clearly defining the roles, responsibilities and |
| If you do not have a business lawyer on retainer, you | | | | expectations of each partner, you can limit the |
| are not alone. Most business owners do not consider | | | | presence of disagreements and potential conflicts. |
| hiring a lawyer until they are faced with a specific legal | | | | 4. To prepare ironclad business contracts... |
| problem or after they've been sued by another party. | | | | An essential component of any business relationship is |
| An experienced and knowledgeable business lawyer | | | | a written, legally-binding contract. In Florida, there are |
| can play an integral role in your corporation's success. | | | | three essential components that must be present in a |
| Here are four good reasons every corporation needs | | | | valid Florida contract. If your contract lacks any one of |
| to hire a business lawyer: | | | | the three components, it may not be considered valid |
| 1. To assist with the start-up and organization of the | | | | and enforceable. Thus, the terms of the agreement |
| corporation... | | | | that were in place to protect you and your company, |
| One of the best times to enlist the services of a | | | | can be considered null and void, denying you the very |
| lawyer is at or before the start-up of your business. A | | | | protection you sought during preparation of the |
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| can also help you choose the best structure for your | | | | business contract that outlines the terms of the |
| company, whether a limited liability company or | | | | contract and possesses each of the three elements |
| corporation, and help you identify any potential liability or | | | | required in the state of Florida. |
| other legal issues you may face. | | | | As with any business endeavor, it is imperative that |
| 2. To keep your corporation in compliance with | | | | you put forth every effort to protect your business |
| applicable local and federal laws... | | | | and non-business related interests. Waiting to hire a |
| There are laws that govern practically any and every | | | | business lawyer can be dangerous for you and your |
| action your corporation wishes to carry out. However, | | | | corporation. In the event a problem arises, you can |
| because most entrepreneurs that decide to start a | | | | better benefit from the assistance of a lawyer that |
| corporation does so with little or no legal expertise, | | | | you have an existing relationship with; a lawyer that |
| many corporations fail to comply with laws that are | | | | thoroughly understands the ins and outs of your |
| applicable to them and as a result, they face fines, | | | | corporation. |
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| that are relevant to your corporation, and prevent you | | | | business lawyer, you are one step closer to building |
| from taking action that will jeopardize your | | | | the successful empire you've dreamt of. While you |
| corporation's success. | | | | focus on what you do best, your business lawyer can |
| 3. To properly advise and structure partnership | | | | focus on helping you protect, defend and build your |
| agreements... | | | | corporation. |
| As with most business partnerships, there will be times | | | | |