Starting a Business
Go From Concept to Company With Confidence
The most successful businesses are built on a strong legal foundation.
If you are considering starting a new business or have recently started one, congratulations! Being business owners ourselves, we remember the rush of excitement we felt when first deciding to start a business. We also understand how challenging the process is, how much goes into it, and how important it is to build a strong legal foundation on which your business can grow. That’s where we can help.
While you are preparing strategies for your product and service offerings, making hiring decisions, and building a client base, we can help you proactively identify potential risks and liabilities and manage the legalities that inevitably pop up. Don’t trust the future of your company to generic, one-size-fits-all legal documents downloaded off the internet. Instead, launch your company prepared for success by making education decisions and relying on the guidance and knowledge of a trusted attorney. Company Counsel will help you get your company off the ground without a hitch.
What Legal Services Are Needed for New Ventures?
Starting a new business involves a number of legal requirements and decisions. Here are a few of the most common:
- Legal Structure: choosing the right legal structure (e.g., sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, corporation) for tax purposes, liability protection, and operational flexibility
- Compliance: handling required filings and ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including licenses, permits, and zoning laws, to avoid fines or penalties
- Contracts: drafting and reviewing contracts with suppliers, customers, and employees to protect the business
- Intellectual Property: securing trademarks, copyrights, and patents to protect your business’s unique assets, such as products, services, and branding
- Liability Protection: Understanding and mitigating personal liability risks to safeguard personal assets from business-related claims.
- Employment: creating and documenting clear employee policies to foster a fair and healthy workplace
- Growth and Expansion: ensuring legal preparation for future expansion plans, including mergers, acquisitions, or franchising
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- Champion Diversity
- We Win as a Team
- Do the Right Thing, the Right Way
- Proactive Protection
- Palay Your Game
- More Than Attorneys
- Lifelong Learning
- Continuous Improvement
Looking to Start Your New Business Primed for Sustainable Success?
Nearly 1,000 companies in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey have relied on us for legal assistance across all phases of their business life cycle. We’re ready to address your legal concerns, too.
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