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Small business owners face uncertainties in running a company. But effective contract practices and strategies significantly minimize many common business risks. Read More

For a small business, getting legal guidance in drafting and implementing contracts and agreements helps to define the legal responsibilities and liabilities of the business and establish unambiguous expectations. If a breach of contract occurs, a well-written contract provides legal protection and can help to avoid expensive legal action. In addit… Read More

When you start a new business, your first meeting with a business law attorney helps you set up a solid legal foundation for your new venture. In addition to answering your questions and addressing your concerns, your attorney discusses several topics essential to enabling your business to run smoothly and grow over time. In the initial consultatio… Read More

For every small business owner, two of the most crucial concerns are protecting business and personal assets and planning for long-term continuity and stability of the business. A business law attorney helps a small business owner address both types of concerns by guiding the owner through making sound decisions for asset protection and business su… Read More

Intellectual property, such as copyrights, trademarks, and patents, can have significant value for a small business. Every business owner should be attentive to intellectual property (IP) generated in their business and take the necessary steps to protect their IP legal rights. A business law attorney can help an owner identify intellectual propert… Read More

If you own a business, it is easy to neglect planning for the future of the business when day-to-day operations consume all your attention. When you plan to pass your business along to your family, business succession planning is crucial to ensuring that the company transitions smoothly to the next generation. A thoughtful, thorough business succes… Read More

When you enter into a business contract, you want to make sure the agreement is legally valid. The State of Arizona has specific requirements that every contract must meet to be legally enforceable in an Arizona court. In addition to those criteria, state laws require some agreements to be in writing. If a law requires a contract to be in writing,… Read More

When you start a new small business, you choose a business structure — either actively or by default. Creating an LLC (Limited Liability Company) is a popular option for new businesses and existing small businesses that are growing. Before you decide to create an LLC, you should understand how an LLC works, what other options are available, and w… Read More