Some business owners wait until they are sued to seek legal advice. That’s a very common – and preventable – mistake.
It makes far more sense and is generally less costly to consult with an attorney before making important business decisions, such as entering into a contract, expanding the business, or taking action that affects employees.
Contact Lawyer Robert S. Sensky today for legal advice on your business issues.
Early legal counseling can help business owners avoid many common pitfalls. Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn stress the importance of avoiding business disputes through the consultation and planning process.
For example, prior to entering into any contract, business owners should ask:
- Does the contract contain hidden liabilities?
- Does the contract protect all of my legal rights?
- Does the contract provide practical remedies if the other party breaches it?
- Is the contract enforceable? If so, is that enforcement practical?
- What are my liabilities if I am unable to fulfill the terms of the contract?
- Is all of the boilerplate necessary and what does it mean?
Similar questions – and many more – should be asked regarding lease agreements, employment agreements, agreements with customers and vendors, shareholder agreements, limited liability company operating agreements, and partnership agreements.
We have developed a reputation for providing counsel and representation in many business areas. We assist our clients with the formation of corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies. We counsel clients in the negotiation and preparation of employment contracts, shareholder agreements, and other types of business and commercial agreements and arrangements. We are involved in the representation of our clients in the purchase or sale of businesses, the transfer of family business interests to subsequent generations, and the reorganization and break up of businesses. We pride ourselves in counseling businesses of every size, helping them through all phases of corporate practice, including structuring, negotiating, and drafting agreements for various business transactions.