Whether you are opening a new business or have an established business, working with a business attorney can help you to reach your professional goals. Listed below are some of the many ways a business attorney can help your business:
Business Formation
One of the first and most important decisions you will have to make when opening a business is choosing what type of structure you want for your company. According to the IRS, the most common types of business are sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and S corporation. A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a business structure allowed by state statute. Legal and tax considerations enter into selecting a business structure. Working with a business lawyer can help you through the process of incorporation to ensure your business has a strong foundation.
Protecting Intellectual Property
Your business name, logos, products, and other critical components are uniquely yours. In order to protect your intellectual property, you will want to file for a copyright. Working with an experienced business attorney can help you to identify what business processes are eligible for patent protection, file for copyrights when applicable, and take the proper steps for trademark registrations.
Additionally, business lawyers work with companies to create privacy policies to protect their intellectual property as well as their client’s information. In some cases, you may be legally required to protect the personal information of your clients. Working with an experienced attorney can ensure you are in compliance with all privacy laws.
Ensure you are protecting your intellectual property and the privacy of your clients when you work with attorney Christy K. Brown to avoid legal issues in the future.
Drafting Non-Disclosure Agreements
In competitive industries, drafting non-disclosure agreements is one of the most effective ways to protect your business ideas and trade secrets. When you work with a business lawyer they can work with you to draft and review non-disclosure agreements for your employees or the business you work with. Proactive planning is the best way to avoid having your sensitive information stolen. Schedule an appointment with our legal team today.
Employment Agreements
If you are at a stage in your business where you are interested in hiring employees, this is a good time to explore working with a business attorney. These lawyers will help business owners draft employment agreements, which can include contracts stating specific employment durations, non-compete agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and more. One misstep when creating these employment contracts can cost you money, time, and more. Work with an attorney before hiring anyone to ensure you are prepared for this step of expanding your business.
Client Agreements
When it comes to entering into an agreement with a new client, you will want to ensure all of the terms of your agreement are in writing. This will help to protect your business if disagreements or misunderstandings emerge. An attorney can help you to draft these business contracts to advocate for your best interest. Schedule an appointment with our team today to learn more about the benefits of working with a business attorney.
Protect Your Reputation
Reputation means everything when it comes to running a successful small business. Unfortunately, competitors, disgruntled employees, and unsatisfied customers can sometimes take their negative feelings too far. Working with an experienced business attorney can help you to fight defamation that threatens to negatively impact your brand image. In serious circumstances, your attorney may choose to send a cease and desist order to protect your reputation.
Small Business Law Firm in Houston
Our law firm works with small business owners to help them protect themselves and their businesses at every stage of development. Whether you are brand new to owning a business or have an established company, working with a business attorney can offer you peace of mind and help you to reach your business goals. Reach out to our law firm today to learn more about the benefits of working with a business attorney and to schedule an appointment with business attorney Christy K. Brown in Houston.
Why Choose Attorney Brown as Your Business Attorney?
With nearly two decades of experience, Principal Attorney Christy K. Brown is a No-Nonsense, Forward-Thinking, and Result-Oriented probate, estate planning, and business lawyer, and she’s committed to handling each of her client’s concerns equally, creatively, relentlessly, and in a personal way from the first meeting. Schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation today to learn more about how we can help you through the probate process.
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