Best Business lawyers in Berkeley, CA

153 Business Lawyers in Berkeley, CA

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Anthony J Sperber

1808 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA

Business Personal Injury +1

+1 (510) 817-0392

4.9/5

5.0

23 Reviews

4.9

27 Reviews

05 Nov, 2024 by Albert

My family was involved in a dispute over back pay owed to my late father by his former employer. Dispite repeated requests for payment, the employer was not taking us seriously. We decided to seek professional legal help, and reached out to Anthony and his firm. During our initial consultation Anthony was clear, realistic, and helpful, explaining the possible outcomes of the case, any sorts of extra compensation we should be entitled to, how long the case may take, and more. After hiring Anthony, he and his firm immediately got to work, chasing down the employer, determining the total sums owed, etc. The case then proceed very smoothly, dispite repeated sluggishness from the employer. Overall, we settled the case via mediation, receiving more money than if we had settled without Anthony's help. Thoughout the case, Anthony met and exceeded our expectations. He kept us informed, was always knowledgeable about the case, and clearly had an excellent understanding of the laws involved. We felt that we were in good hands with him. If I am ever involved in a similar dispute in the future, I would not hesitate to hire him again.

04 Nov, 2024 by Kal

I cannot recommend Anthony enough. He is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and truly cares about achieving the best possible outcome for his clients. Anthony's expertise and strategic approach were instrumental in resolving 2 of our very complex corporate cases successfully. He's an exceptionallawyer and a wonderful person to have on your side.

30 Oct, 2024 by Matthew everett

I had an exceptional experience with Arthur. He is highly knowledgeable about California lemon laws and was always responsive and attentive to my concerns. I’m incredibly grateful for his support and highly recommend his services to anyone dealing with a lemon law issue!

Jacob Gregg Reinhardt

2550 9th St Ste 101, Berkeley, CA

Business Government Litigation +2

5.0/5

5.0

10 Reviews

5.0

5 Reviews

30 Aug, 2024 by A-list landscape

Robert Hahn is highly knowledgeable in construction law. Great to work with!

15 Jul, 2024 by Tito gutierrez

I had the pleasure of being represented by Gold, Hahn, & Reinhardt in a case involving my license. Their teams thorough understanding of CSLB procedures was evident throughout my case. They kept me well informed at every stage, ensuring I always knew what was happening and what to expect next. Their attention to detail and commitment to following up made me feel like I was always well supported. I'm extremely satisfied with their work, grateful for their excellent counsel, and would highly recommend them for their legal services.

25 Jun, 2024 by Tito

I had the pleasure of being represented by Jake Reinhardt in a case involving my license. Jake's thorough understanding of CSLB procedures was evident throughout my case. He kept me well informed at every stage, ensuring I always knew what was happening and what to expect next. His attention to detail and commitment to following up made me feel like I was always well supported. I'm extremely satisfied with his work, grateful for his excellent counsel, and would highly recommend him for his legal services.

Jesse W. Woo

2140 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA

Business Civil Rights Entertainment +1 +3

5.0/5

5.0

5 Reviews

5.0

28 Reviews

02 Dec, 2024 by Rosa higgs

14 Sep, 2024 by Bhimsen oli

Great 👍

29 Jun, 2024 by Khushjeet singh

Cassady Toles

2120 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Business Entertainment +1

5.0/5

5.0

2 Reviews

5.0

3 Reviews

22 Feb, 2022 by William d. robbins

15 Dec, 2021 by Anonymous

I contacted Cassidy Toles to first consult and take my case in a legal matter that honestly had me up at night for weeks. He broke it down for me, giving me the reasons why it was happening the way it was, potential outcomes, the course of action to take, and that while he was willing to take the case, he strongly recommended another lawyer that he "would call upon himself" if he got into trouble. The other lawyer was great, the matter resolved itself exactly as Cassidy felt it would (while still hedging as nothing is guaranteed) and any future legal issue, he's my first contact and the first I'd recommend others to talk to if it's in his sphere.

20 Sep, 2021 by Marc carway

Cassady was very thorough and knowledgeable in providing counsel toward the issues and questions I had in my SBA EIDL loan. I would recommend working with him as you can tell he cares and has your best interest in mind to help achieve whatever result you are looking for.

Scott Randall Dallas

1808 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA

Business Intellectual Property +1

4.9/5

5.0

5 Reviews

4.9

27 Reviews

30 Oct, 2024 by Matthew everett

29 Sep, 2023 by Konstadinos hatzianestis

I had an excellent experience with Arthur who has guided me through the process and successfully completing the re-purchase of my leased vehicle under CA lemon law. I do highly recommended Arthur's business for his straightforward and efficient service.

27 Sep, 2023 by Philip ding

Lemon Law Partners, Arthur Obolsky was terrific. No nonsense, get the job done, swift transaction, down to earth attorney. I contacted Arthur after experiencing significant push back from GMC after several failed attempts to repair my truck. He was very knowledgeable and acted promptly and got my case resolved quickly with GMC with 100% buy back. Highly recommended!!!

Janelle Smith

1808 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA

Business Litigation +1

4.9/5

5.0

1 Reviews

4.9

27 Reviews

30 Oct, 2024 by Matthew everett

29 Sep, 2023 by Konstadinos hatzianestis

27 Sep, 2023 by Philip ding

Edward Lewis Blum

1442A Walnut Street #66, Berkeley, CA

Business Real Estate +1

5.0/5

5.0

6 Reviews

02 Jan, 2015 by Kathleen smith

I have been looking for an eviction lawyer, and receive E.L. Blum's name as a respected lawyer. I wrote to him, explaining our challenge in an eviction for non-payment of rent issue. Within 30 minutes, Mr. Blum responded that he did not do eviction cases, BUT he gave me an email address that allowed me to view By Area lawyers who do handle eviction cases, and at Mr. Blum's suggestion and guidance, I was able to check out Oakland lawyers both by peer review and reviews by customers. Mr. Blum's response and suggestions have been much appreciated, and shows what a good lawyer he is - no wonder he is held in such high esteem. (Now if only he handled eviction cases......) Thanks, Mr. Blum

18 Nov, 2014 by Scott

Ed was referred to me via one of the best real estate agents in Sonoma County, Peg King. I tried to find someone in Sonoma County, but I was not impressed with the referrals. Ed turned out to be a great find. He was straight forward, helped me with selling my house to my tenant. I was impressed with how quickly he responded to my questions and promptly stepped me through the process. Best of all, his billing made sense without trying to rack up the bill. The transaction was completed quickly and at a fair cost.

11 Oct, 2013 by Paul

We needed an attorney in the bay area for a real estate matter, but don't live there so we were unsure where to turn. We received a very positive referral from someone in the area to Ed. From the beginning he was very professional and attentive. Phone calls and emails were always returned quicker than expected. He was also VERY knowledgeable on the law relating to the issues involved in the dispute - hours of research were not necessary, which we really appreciated. He gave sound, objective advice and was very fair with his billing practices. I would absolutely reach out to Ed should I need further representation in the bay area in the future. Thank you Ed.

Mark Allen Goldowitz

2903 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA

Appeals Business Civil Rights +1 +3

5.0/5

5.0

6 Reviews

17 Jul, 2017 by Anonymous

I am an attorney with nearly a decade of litigation experience. In a recent case I was confronted with an unusual anti-SLAPP motion and asked the most experienced, well-respected attorney I know how she would handle it. She told me to hire Mark. Smartest thing I've ever done. He knows everything there is to know about anti-SLAPPs and gave me great advice. His strategy had the other side almost literally kicking themselves for filing the anti-SLAPP motion in the first place. Thanks to Mark, I got a great settlement for the client. I'd use him any time there's a high-stakes anti-SLAPP motion to make sure my client was protected - it was money well spent.

20 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous

He got me out of an unfair law suite from a lawyer, all it took was one letter.

09 Jun, 2011 by Jb

I am eternally grateful for the representation I received from CASP. After a horrible experience with a dentist, I wrote a review on Yelp! so that other patients could avoid what I went through. Unfortunately, the dentist filed a SLAPP against me and claimed my review had caused her to suffer economic losses. I was terrified at the thought of being punished financially for simply posting my opinion online, but after thoroughly researching my options, it was clear that CASP had the greatest expertise and success record with this type of case. The attorneys at CASP were wonderful to work with and succeeded in having the SLAPP dismissed.

Gregory Richard Michael

1400 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA

Business Civil Rights Intellectual Property +2 +4

5.0/5

5.0

6 Reviews

24 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous

Greg's cease and desist letter, and his clear and firm communication with my opponent, brought a swift end to my defamation dispute! I'm so relieved that I didn't have to take my opponent to court for a lengthy and stressful battle. I *highly* recommend Greg to anyone being defamed in whatever medium.

25 Jan, 2021 by Ronald

Mr. Michael became very knowledgeable about my specific circumstances in a time-sensitive environment and indicated to me continuously my options in regards to my situation. I appreciated the time that he took to explain the possible consequences at various stages which greatly alleviated my concern with the situation coming to a relatively quick resolution. I was very impressed at the options afforded to me with my perspective being paramount within the confines of the law. I would absolutely recommend, and if needed in the future, he will be my first contact.

03 Mar, 2020 by Zheng

I appreciate very much Gregory for his help with the class sue of the GFDP case. It lasts for more than two years!

Sunena Sabharwal

1816 Fifth Street, Berkeley, CA

Business Family Law Personal Injury +1 +3

5.0/5

5.0

4 Reviews

01 Sep, 2022 by Anonymous

After a relationship ended, I found myself in litigation -- a situation I would not willingly choose. Dividing property became impossible when my former partner adopted an extreme position and doubled down on it. Sunena helped me defend myself through many steps of the legal process. Over time, both the facts and the law came out. Although the adversarial nature of the legal system made that a slow and painful process, and I felt overburdened at times, at heart I felt confident because I had a good lawyer and the truth on my side. Sunena is very busy, but knew how best to employ her time and skill to resolve the matter, and where to place both our energy. She understood my situation, the outcome I needed, and demonstrated when it counted that her commitment to advocacy, safety and integrity on behalf of her clients is real. On top of that, she's a fun and interesting person with fighting spirit. In the end, Sunena was able to avoid trial and achieve a financial outcome for me that was significantly more than I originally envisioned. Given the circumstances, that felt very just, and I am grateful.

20 Dec, 2021 by Reet m singh

A close friend of mine hired Sunena in his divorce case. He was highly impressed by her Honesty, Ethics, Hard work and Professionalism. Very few attorneys are respected the way she gets respect from her clients.

24 Aug, 2016 by Donald

I am currently represented by Sunena in a family law matter and I am extremely impressed with her substantive knowledge, strategic ability and the deep compassion that she holds for her clients. Although Sunena is extremely busy, she somehow manages to make sure she is on top of all things related to her client's cases. Moreover, I appreciate the fact that she definitely tries to address issues with honey, before vinegar, so to say, which is extremely helpful given the naturally contentious nature of family law. Without reservation, I would recommend Sunena for any family law matter in the Bay Area counties. I am currently represented by Sunena and I've been extremely happy with her work. I am also an attorney and I can professionally attest to the quality of her legal skills and knowledge, as well as her high level of compassion and care that she has for her clients. I strongly recommend her.

Antone F. Johnson

2081 Center Street, Berkeley, CA

Business Civil Rights Entertainment +1 +3

5.0/5

5.0

3 Reviews

26 Jan, 2017 by Anonymous

As a startup and venture capital executive, I've sometimes found it difficult to find attorneys that appreciate the San Francisco startup culture. That's not the case with Antone - he gets the dynamic nature of the investor/startup/executive relationship. He's responsive, smart, and communicates clearly.

31 Jan, 2010 by Kevin

I've been working with Antone on setting up my web start-up and have found his knowledge, guidance, and support invaluable. He's a great resource for any entrepreneur who wants to get it right out of the gate and have peace of mind on all of the legal aspects of starting and operating and internet business. Highly recommend.

28 Dec, 2009 by Lisa

I worked with Antone for years when he was General Counsel of eHarmony. Antone is a highly experienced and talented attorney. I can't say enough good things about him. He is a very quick study in the very few areas he does not have deep experience in. He has an amazing business sense that he mixes with all practical, legal advice. He knows how to handle disputes in a highly strategic and cost efficient manner. And, to top it off, Antone is a delight to work with and a genuinely nice guy that you will learn to trust as your advocate in no time at all.

Stephen Fredrick Henry

2625 Alcatraz Avenue, No. 615, Berkeley, CA

Business Litigation +1

5.0/5

5.0

3 Reviews

08 Dec, 2013 by Anonymous

I was referred to Mr. Henry by a defense employment litigation attorney, and my experience with Mr. Henry has been nothing but excellent. From our initial interaction over the phone, I believed Mr. Henry would represent my case better than the 5 other attorneys I was considering. After 2 years of working with Mr. Henry, I can express complete satisfaction in his engagement and performance on my case. I approached Mr. Henry with very little knowledge of the options available of the legal process, and only a gut feeling that my case was worthy of prosecution. After just a couple meetings, Mr. Henry was able to confidently express to me the steps in the path of this case, and possible outcomes. He effectively communicated the costs and risks associated with each phase of the process, and gave clear and consistent direction for me to make very well educated decisions along each step of the way. His engagement with my case came with high confidence, and I had no worry of his ability to execute on each critical critical decision. I believe Mr. Henry has a wealth of knowledge in employment law, and a method of engagement that allows him to attain results. I am completely satisfied with my experience with Mr. Henry.

02 Dec, 2013 by Iris

I met Mr. Stephen Henry at a moment when I thought my case was over before it began. At the time, I was under the misconception that my case was too weak to pursue until I met Mr. Henry. From the start, Stephen was patient, considerate, straight-forward and reassuring. After hearing my story, asking some pointed questions and reading my collected documents, we met to discuss the nuances, challenges and potential of supporting my case. Conveying a calm demeanor and his legal acumen, he set me at ease immediately. He answered all of my questions at our meeting and over email to my satisfaction. While preparing my case, he welcomed and promptly responded to all of my requests for additional information and for legal advice. Over the course of the case, I looked to Stephen for perspective, insight and guidance. When it mattered most, his encouragement helped me reach a resolution that was appropriate, fair and meaningful. If you ever need legal representation, you cannot do better than Stephen Henry.

25 Nov, 2013 by Richard

Stephen is an excellent lawyer who helped me tremendously in representing my interests when negotiating with a former employer. He took the time to understand all of the background information so that we could make a strong case and he was very good during the negotiation phase with that employer as well. I strongly recommend Stephen and would hire him again if circumstances warrant.

Summer Lea Nastich

2140 Shattuck Ave Ste 305, Berkeley, CA

Business Family Law Litigation +1 +3

5.0/5

5.0

49 Reviews

09 Dec, 2024 by Lady diana

09 Nov, 2024 by Lola nazarova

06 Sep, 2024 by Guilherme sttellet

I first worked with Cara Jobson when she helped me successfully obtain asylum, and I’m back now to update my review with more good news: I just received my green card, asylum-based, in the mail! I arrived in this country facing many challenges, but Cara gave me hope from the moment she accepted my case. Throughout the entire process, I never felt alone, and she provided me with unwavering support. If you’re reading this and searching for an immigration lawyer, Cara Jobson is absolutely the one you want by your side. Thank you Cara, for everything!

Matthew Alan Bruns

2081 Center Street, Berkeley, CA

Business Estate Planning Tax +2

5.0/5

5.0

1 Reviews

15 May, 2014 by Sarah

Matt is incredibly smart. But beyond being knowledgeable about the law, Matt is generous with his time and really cares. He's helped me through several real estate and landlord issues, and with complex trust structuring with my family. In all cases, Matt took the time to understand what I was thinking and what caused me concern. He was respectful of my feelings and opinions, but also guided me and helped me make solid choices for my family. I can't say enough to recommend Matt. He is the best attorney I know.

Dorothy Chen Yamamoto

1400 Shattuck Ave., #412, Berkeley, CA

Business Civil Rights Litigation +2

5.0/5

5.0

1 Reviews

09 Apr, 2020 by Anonymous

I contacted this law firm through a referral after a wrongful dismissal. Dorothy was personable, caring, thorough, and patient. No matter how many times I phoned her, she always listened, she was never rushed, explained everything very well, and never acted like I was calling her too often. She is someone that you would love to have as a friend as well as a lawyer! She was thoroughly professional, and got the best deal for me under the circumstances (difficult employer). I would strongly recommend her as a lawyer!

Bill Lann Lee

2120 University Ave, Berkeley, CA

Business Civil Rights Discrimination +2

5.0/5

5.0

3 Reviews

22 Feb, 2022 by William d. robbins

20 Sep, 2021 by Marc carway

14 Sep, 2021 by Tonda s.

Cassady was absolutely amazing, and I feel lucky to have had him work with me through some difficult employment issues. He’s knowledgeable, effective, and incredibly supportive - couldn’t recommend more highly.

R. Terese May

2001 Addison Street, Suite 300, Berkeley, CA

Business Estate Planning Government +1 +3

4.8/5

4.8

48 Reviews

05 Sep, 2024 by Yves g

Imagine opening a mail from the IRS stating that you owe several thousand dollars in taxes because you did not properly report your cryptocurrency. My partner and my heart's jumped into a panic! We knew Prerna also does tax law in addition to being an excellent immigration attorney, so we reached out to them. Prerna got back to us ASAP, and helped us file an amended tax return while running up against a tight deadline from the IRS. Prerna so skillfully and patiently walked me through how to properly document my cryptocurrency, with the appropriate cost bases! About a month after filing our amended return through Prerna, we actually got a nice return on our taxes instead of owing the nightmarish several thousand dollars to the IRS. Prerna also gave us tips of what to do better for our next years tax return so we do not make the same mistakes again. I highly recommend Prerna for taxes and immigration. Their knowledge, service, attention to detail and care is unmatched!

18 Nov, 2023 by Tania arellano correa

Prerna is hands down one of the best immigration attorneys out there!! We are so glad we chose Prerna to helps us with my immigration case. She is very professional, kind, she’s quick to respond, she knows the laws, and she’s very straightforward so everything is easy to understand. We loved working with her and we 100% recommend her firm!!!

14 Aug, 2023 by Sunny

I live in the Chicago area, and the little time she's been helping me. It has been the most help I've had in years. She gives me hope! Thank you!

Benjamin Jacob Siegel

715 Hearst Ave Ste 202, Berkeley, CA

Business

4.8/5

4.8

17 Reviews

15 Nov, 2024 by Mike macievich

I can't recommend Brook Meakins enough as a divorce attorney. From the start, she was incredibly supportive and reassuring, always providing clear and realistic expectations. During the overwhelming and stressful early stages, Brook made everything much more comforting. She eased my stress and made me feel like I would get through it. Going through a divorce during Covid was tough, but Brook's excellent communication made everything smoother. Her team took on most of the work, lifting a huge burden off my shoulders. If you're looking for a knowledgeable and compassionate divorce attorney, I highly recommend Meakins Law.

09 Aug, 2024 by Sarah jardine

I found Meakins Law to help guide me through my divorce and I’m so pleased with the services I received. I felt very overwhelmed and frustrated but had so much stress taken off when I started working with David to help me finish my case. Everyone I dealt with at Meakins Law was very communicative, transparent, and took away any intimidating feelings I had (especially during an emotionally difficult time!) I would highly recommend David/ Meakins Law to anyone in the Oakland- Berkeley area who needs a trusting divorce lawyer.

03 Jun, 2024 by Haben ghermazien

I've had nothing but wonderful experiences with Brook Meakins. She has helped me through some of the toughest times of my life. In addition to being kind and understanding, she is incredibly professional and excellent at what she does. She guided me through each step of the process and made me feel safe every step of the way. I will continue to use her services whenever I can.

Alexandra Rose Pressman

2081 Center St, Berkeley, CA

Business

5.0/5

5.0

50 Reviews

09 Dec, 2024 by Lady diana

09 Nov, 2024 by Lola nazarova

30 Oct, 2024 by Paulina

Highly recommend Mr. Verbeck in any and all legal dealings with landlords. He was able to quickly and smoothly help me get my deposit back from a stubborn landlord who was withholding it illegally for a couple of months. Mr. Verbeck’s vast experience in dealing with landlords, and encyclopedic knowledge of the Bay Area real estate and rental laws lead to a prompt resolution and the return of my deposit. Plus, Mr. Verbeck was very professional, quick to respond as well as an excellent communicator, and just a nice and empathetic person to work with all around. Save yourself lots of headache and frustration, and reach out to Mr. Verbeck for help!

Lawrence Howard Gordon

792 Cragmont Ave, Berkeley, CA

Business

5.0/5

5.0

1 Reviews

21 Oct, 2011 by Omar

So far, mr. Gordon has given me excellent advise and I am totally relying on him to resolve my tax issues.

Alice K Dueker

1604 Solano Ave., Berkeley, CA

Business Elder Law Estate Planning +1 +3

4.6/5

4.6

10 Reviews

19 Feb, 2023 by Yash b

I had a great experience. These people are very highly professional. Highly recommended.

05 Jul, 2022 by Amy pyle

My very elderly parents and I had a long meeting with Linda about updating their living trust, which went well (aside from her double booking the time and having to turn someone away). Then they waited months and months with no communication, only to finally hear that she was just too busy to get to it. Unacceptable and unprofessional.

31 Dec, 2020 by Rita rodriguez

I was recommend to call Linda by a good family friend who is an expert attorney in another field of law regarding a troublesome estate issue. Although she couldn't take my case directly, she went the extra mile and helped me to sort through some of the red tape around California law by explaining how inheritance law works. In addition, she was able to find some background information on my very complex family estate issue. I plan to have her complete my own personal trust and I highly recommend Linda for estate planning!

Barbara S Polsky

2130 Center St, Berkeley, CA

Business

5.0/5

5.0

14 Reviews

03 May, 2024 by Hyeong suk yoon

20 Sep, 2023 by Tamara

Mr. Kim is a superb immigration lawyer. He is very detail-oriented, analytical and explains every possible scenario that may arise throughout the case. He caught couple particular details in our case that another attorney totally missed. Mr. Kim is very generous with his time and his pricing is flexible to save client's time and money. Needless to say, we sailed through the case, thanks to his attention to every little detail in the documents that we were submitting. I am very glad we found him.

14 Jul, 2023 by Moldover

Jin was incredibly helpful throughout every step of this long and complicated process, exceeded all of our highest expectations for this kind of work. His attention to detail, quick response times, and deep knowledge of this very complex and constantly shifting system are all outstanding. Before hiring him we were very dispirited by bad advice from outside sources and many complications resulting from the pandemic. With his support we are now on the other side of the whole greencard ordeal, and are leading the happy and peaceful life we have been looking forward to for so long! Thank you Jin!

William H. Kimball

803 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA

Business Criminal Defense Litigation +2

5.0/5

5.0

1 Reviews

16 Feb, 2020 by Troy helming (solarninjatroy)

Susan G. Kupfer

1808 6th St, Berkeley, CA

Business

4.9/5

4.9

27 Reviews

30 Oct, 2024 by Matthew everett

29 Sep, 2023 by Konstadinos hatzianestis

27 Sep, 2023 by Philip ding

Joshua Wang Chang

2001 Addison St Ste 300, Berkeley, CA

Business Intellectual Property +1

4.8/5

4.8

48 Reviews

05 Sep, 2024 by Yves g

18 Nov, 2023 by Tania arellano correa

14 Aug, 2023 by Sunny

I live in the Chicago area, and the little time she's been helping me. It has been the most help I've had in years. She gives me hope! Thank you!

Lucas Erskine Gilmore

715 Hearst Ave Ste 202, Berkeley, CA

Business Litigation +1

4.8/5

4.8

17 Reviews

15 Nov, 2024 by Mike macievich

09 Aug, 2024 by Sarah jardine

03 Jun, 2024 by Haben ghermazien

Abigail Raye Wolf

715 Hearst Ave Ste 202, Berkeley, CA

Business Civil Rights +1

4.8/5

4.8

17 Reviews

15 Nov, 2024 by Mike macievich

09 Aug, 2024 by Sarah jardine

03 Jun, 2024 by Haben ghermazien

Desiree D Nguyen

2921 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA

Business Debt Collection +1

4.4/5

4.4

77 Reviews

08 Nov, 2024 by Jennifer lee

Love it

05 Jul, 2024 by Christina perkins

17 Apr, 2024 by Sofana arce

Humane, diligent and profesional

Angelo Isaac Sandoval

2921 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA

Business Criminal Defense +1

4.4/5

4.4

77 Reviews

08 Nov, 2024 by Jennifer lee

Love it

05 Jul, 2024 by Christina perkins

17 Apr, 2024 by Sofana arce

Humane, diligent and profesional

Linda Mei-Ha Tam

2921 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA

Business Immigration Real Estate +2

4.4/5

4.4

77 Reviews

08 Nov, 2024 by Jennifer lee

Love it

05 Jul, 2024 by Christina perkins

17 Apr, 2024 by Sofana arce

Humane, diligent and profesional

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What a Business Lawyer Can Do for You

A business lawyer provides critical legal guidance and support to entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses. Whether you are forming a new company, drafting contracts, or navigating complex regulations, a business attorney ensures you are legally protected and operating within the law. They can also help prevent legal disputes or represent you in negotiations, transactions, or lawsuits that arise during the course of business operations.

Business lawyers have expertise in areas such as business formation, contract law, intellectual property, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. They ensure that your business is compliant with relevant laws and help mitigate risks that could threaten your company's success.

When Should I Hire a Business Lawyer?

Hiring a business lawyer is essential at various stages of business development, including:

Forming a business: When deciding on the best structure for your company (LLC, corporation, partnership, etc.), a lawyer can guide you through the registration and compliance process.
Drafting contracts: If you need contracts for employees, partners, suppliers, or clients, a lawyer ensures these documents are legally sound and in your best interest.
Mergers, acquisitions, or dissolutions: If you are buying, selling, or dissolving a company, legal counsel is critical to avoid costly mistakes.
Compliance and regulatory issues: A lawyer can help navigate complex regulations, particularly in industries like healthcare, finance, or tech.
Resolving disputes: Whether it's contract disagreements, intellectual property infringement, or employment issues, a business lawyer helps mediate, negotiate, or litigate on your behalf.

What Does a Business Lawyer Do?

Business lawyers provide a wide range of services that cater to different legal needs of a business. They can:

Help you choose the best legal structure for your business.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with employees, suppliers, customers, or business partners.
Ensure regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
Advise on tax strategies to minimize your business's tax burden.
Assist with intellectual property protection, such as trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
Handle mergers, acquisitions, and business sales, ensuring all legal paperwork is in order.
Resolve disputes through negotiation, arbitration, or litigation.

How Are Business Lawyers Paid?

Business lawyers typically charge either by the hour or on a flat-fee basis, depending on the complexity of the work. Common payment structures include:

Hourly rates: The lawyer charges based on the time spent working on your case. Rates vary depending on the lawyer's experience and location.
Flat fees: For certain tasks, such as incorporating a business or drafting a standard contract, a lawyer may offer a flat fee.
Retainer: Some businesses may hire a lawyer on retainer, paying a fixed amount each month to have ongoing access to legal services.

The payment structure is often discussed during an initial consultation so you can choose the one that best suits your business needs and budget.

How Much Does a Business Lawyer Cost?

The cost of hiring a business lawyer depends on factors such as:

The complexity of the legal issue: More complex matters, like mergers or intellectual property disputes, typically cost more than routine tasks like contract drafting.
The lawyer's experience and location: More experienced lawyers or those in larger cities often charge higher fees.
The nature of the billing arrangement: Hourly rates can range from $150 to $1,000 or more, depending on the lawyer's expertise. Flat fees are usually available for simpler matters like forming an LLC or drafting a standard contract.

It's essential to discuss fee structures upfront to avoid surprises.

How to Check the Credibility of a Business Lawyer

To ensure you're hiring a reputable business lawyer:

Check state bar association records: Verify that the lawyer is in good standing and has no disciplinary actions against them.
Look for client reviews or testimonials: Online reviews, testimonials, or word of mouth from other business owners can provide insight into the lawyer's reliability and effectiveness.
Ask for references: A credible lawyer should have satisfied clients who can vouch for their services.
Check professional memberships: Membership in respected legal organizations (such as the American Bar Association or a local business lawyer association) can signal credibility.
Review their website and professional profile: A well-established lawyer typically has a professional website showcasing their areas of expertise, credentials, and case success.

What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?

To make the most out of your first consultation with a business lawyer, prepare the following:

A description of your business and its structure: This will help the lawyer understand your legal needs.
Any current contracts or agreements: If you're seeking contract advice, bring copies of existing contracts.
A list of legal issues or concerns: Be ready to discuss any potential legal challenges, such as regulatory compliance, disputes, or transactions.
Financial documents: If applicable, bring financial records related to the legal matter you're seeking help with.
Questions about fees and billing: Ensure you understand the lawyer’s payment structure and fees upfront.

By preparing these materials, you can ensure that your first meeting with a business lawyer is productive and informative.

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