There are two different ways to look at the services offered by a Girard business lawyer. A great many business owners, especially small to medium sized businesses without lawyers on staff or retainer, only see attorneys as a reactive measure.
These businesses seek the legal help and advice of a Girard business lawyer after there is a problem. This could be a lawsuit from an employee or a discrimination or hostile workplace complaint. It could also be after an issue with a contract or a problem with compliance with regulations, codes, or the law.
The second and most important way to use a Girard business lawyer is as a proactive advisor. In this role, the attorney works with the business to ensure lawsuits, complaints, and legal action doesn’t occur by having everything in order.
Establishing the Business
Many entrepreneurs and startup companies, including home-based businesses, are not protected in any way. This means that a lawsuit against the business can result in loss of personal savings, the family home, and any other personally held assets.
Working with a Girard business lawyer to develop protection for your business, and your personal property, is critical. In addition, your attorney can provide you with essential information on insurance and liability issues with your specific type of business.
Hiring and Firing
Ensuring your hiring and firing practices are in full compliance with all local, state and federal laws is critical. Having an attorney work with you to develop legally correct policies as to interviewing and assessment procedures as well as documentation for termination of employment is critical to avoid costly lawsuits.
Even simple issues such as specific questions asked during an interview and what information you can use from outside the interviewing process needs to be carefully considered from a legal perspective.
Adding Partners and Investors
As your business grows, you may decide to add partners or take on investors. Having an attorney meet with you and discuss the legal ramifications and possible concerns with these choices is essential to help you determine if this is the right choice.
Your Girard business lawyer will also be able to draw up partnership agreements and investor agreements that are comprehensive and include all possible options moving forward. With this type of clear documentation you never have to worry about being able to protect your business moving forward.
