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08 Aug, 2017 by Anonymous
Absolutely everything we needed for contracts within our management company. Extremely thorough. Highly recommended!
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06 Mar, 2017 by Lorena
Chase is very attentive to my questions & needs as a career musician. In reviewing contracts offered to me, he has given thorough mentoring and been a team player towards taking the next steps in my career. Chase offers fresh perspective and is passionate in his service to clients in the industry. Chase rocks!
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18 Jan, 2017 by Steve
If your looking for an Entertainment or IP Lawyer you can fully trust to be working for your best interest; someone who's guided by a strong moral compass and has exceptional talent and expertise to insure you'll always be in the best possible position, then I HIGHLY recommend you hire David Chase LanCarte. I hired Chase to help me address several legal issues from establishing my Publishing Company to the formation of my Recording Company. He's written several Agreement for me to handle songwriting, publishing and record deals. I also hired him to represent and help negotiate a worldwide record distribution deals for my Record Label. The results he's garnered for me and my business has been nothing short of exceptional! His expertise and guidance have brought us opportunities we wouldn't of otherwise had - If that's not exceptional value in service, then I don't know what is! I very rarely provide reviews but in the case of recommending Chase LanCarte, I do so enthusiastically, because he's one of few people who has totally exceeded my expectations in every endevour i've sought his counsel! This is why he will continue to be the only Entertainment Attorney I will ever use! My search ended with Chase - Hire him and yours will too!
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26 Jan, 2023 by Kristen
My experience with Meridian Law, specifically Mr. Eric Lyons, was absolutely excellent from start to finish. They are both superb professionals and people, and their vast expertise can only be matched by their prompt service and deep compassion for their clients. I came to Eric after one of the worst experiences of my life that found me in a very dire situation, to no fault of my own, and he both stopped everything to help me effectively and quickly find recourse and relief. On top of that, he gave me a tremendous value to their service since I was in a tough financial position because of the situation. I am eternally grateful to Eric and his firm, and I would recommend them FIRST to any loved one. Do yourself a favor and go to Meridian Law.
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16 Dec, 2021 by Sarah
Eric helped me resolve an unpaid promissory note while I was living out of state. He did this without having to go to court and getting me the absolute best outcome possible. He was a pleasure to work with and easy to get ahold of. I highly recommend!
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26 Nov, 2015 by Tyrone
The best thing that could have happened when I needed a lawyer was to hire Attorney LaGrone. I was in need of representation in order to be appointed conservator for my Mom who had alzheimers. Attorney LaGrone quickly got the process started; assisted with the necessary paperwork, answered questions I had, and kept me informed throughout the process, even after conservatorship was granted. Another positive experience was with Attorney LaGrone's secretary, Shanti. She was very helpful, cordial, and made me feel extremely comfortable discussing issues. I highly recommend Attorney LaGrone and her experienced team to anyone who is looking for dedication and great service.
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27 Mar, 2012 by Jane porter
Mary probated an estate for my daddy who passed away, with her diligence and hard work she was able to assist me in carrying out ALL of his last wishes regardless of a will contest. Great attorney, highly recommended.
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11 Nov, 2021 by Devin
Seamus is an experienced professional that takes the time to understand your whole situation. He is thoughtful in care and in practice, and I would highly recommend Seamus for all your lawyerly needs
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25 Jul, 2019 by John
Seamus was helpful when I was first contemplating starting the company I founded and continue to run. He provided general guidance and pointed out important considerations.
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28 Jun, 2020 by Amanda carcione
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11 Apr, 2019 by Jordan
Retaining Joshua for representation was an excellent decision. Professional, intelligent, and willing put the proper time into your case that will put you at ease in a stressful time. Highly recommended.
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14 Feb, 2017 by Warren dean edwards
My future probability to need an attorney was discussed to Andrea Perry.
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11 Jan, 2017 by Anton
Andrea has represented our practice for almost 20 years and as the Administrator of our medical practice, I have worked with her on practice related matters for the last 5 years. At times I have called her on certain issues that had tight deadlines and have never been disappointed. Andrea truly cares about her clients and is in my opinion the epitome of professionalism and dedication.
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28 Jun, 2015 by Bridges
Ms. Johnson is a compassionate, competent, dependable, and persistent attorney that will make you feel as if your business is sincerely appreciated. I have never known a lawyer that would communicate with me as well as she did. I was never in the dark and she was tenacious when it came to getting what we were after. I would HIGHLY recommend Ms. Johnson to anyone in need of a quality defense attorney.
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10 Aug, 2014 by Harry b. paile
Ms. Johnson is in my opinion one of the best lawyers I have ever had. I was involved in a horrific car accident that was initially deemed my fault. I was the victim of a "stopping short" scam. Without any witnesses to support this claim I thought there would be no way i could prove it. Ms. Johnson was able to bring in the right people that could prove my case. She was extremely thorough and sympathetic to my situation. When I realized she had only been a lawyer for just over a year, I couldn't believe it. She was a complete professional and I would recommend her for ANY case. Not to mention she has Bryan Lewis as her mentor, who is one of the best known Criminal and personal injury lawyers in the area. Ms. Johnson will soon be a household name her self if she represents future clients the way she did me.
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10 Nov, 2010 by Mr. p
Trip does what we expect, in the specified time, and for the agreed compensation. Perhaps, this comes from our clearly defined scope and long successful history. Or, perhaps it is just because he is good at what he does. He has reprensented me, my architectural practice and my family since the 1990's in contractual issues, adoption, and real estate. Although we met socially, and our families share common interests, he knows the line between personal and professional, public and private. One doesn't realize the value of this until you need it. And, when you need it, such professional service is priceless.
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18 May, 2009 by Anonymous
We have worked with Sawnie (also known as Trip) for nearly a decade. He has worked on record label contracts, movie production contracts, and television production contracts with our company. We've always felt that he gave each situation serious consideration, and was forthcoming with thorough communication as the agreement/contract was being constructed or negotiated. We would highly recommend his professional capabilities, as well as his personable manner of communicating.
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24 Nov, 2009 by Anonymous
Attorney kept me informed, was responsive and very knowledgable. I felt that his billing was fair and my case was handled properly. Would definitely recommend.
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20 Dec, 2019 by Kyley
Helped guide my wife and I in producing and preparing a will. In addition to power of attorney. Was very detailed and covered many areas I had never considered. She provided excellent communication and took time to answer all of our questions. She was very patient and made sure to give us areas of concern we had not considered. We definitely felt like we were treated like family and she had our best interest in mind. I would recommend her to anyone. She went above and beyond to make sure we got everything done as quickly as possible. She was very flexible with her time and making it work around my busy schedule. Overall, we had a great experience and she exceeded all of our expectations.
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24 Feb, 2014 by Anonymous
Ms. Ayers worked on my contested child custody case for about 9 months. I appreciated the sound advice and work she put into the case to help me maintain my sanity through the ordeal and finalize a TN parent plan that was best for my child. I would highly recommend and use again if I need legal assistance.
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26 May, 2021 by Danita moore
Mr.Lucas took my case when no one else would.He is a very Great Lawyer.I will be forever Grateful!!Professional, and got my problem solved!Im sure this was small potatoes to what he usually deals with..But Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!
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02 Jun, 2016 by Anonymous
I endorse this lawyer. She provided a fast and clear response to an urgent copyright matter at my company. I appreciate outside counsel that can provide timely, useful advice, without all of the "legal jargon" and caveats. I need advice that I can pass on to my internal stakeholders without having to translate it for non-lawyers to understand. This lawyer is intelligent, friendly and I feel confident her advice is accurate.
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20 May, 2015 by Sheila
Mr. Meisner handled the personal injury case regarding a very serious accident involving my husband. From the beginning until the settlement was reached, Mr. Meisner's tenacity along with his full knowledge of the law brought our case to a most favorable outcome. Even in the final stages of the settlement, he negotiated an even larger settlement than was expected. He and his staff were prompt at returning phone calls and emails and keeping us informed of the status of our case. Mr. Meisner is an excellent attorney who was not only trustworthy but one who persistently pushed to get the best results possible.
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18 Mar, 2014 by Cort
Rob is an excellent attorney that understands the big picture. He handled a very complex real estate issue for us and got the deal done in spite of very adverse circumstances. His professionalism is top notch, and I highly recommend Rob and his team.
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16 Jun, 2014 by Anonymous
I called Mr.Bell because a company was threatening me and using some harsh scare tactics, very concerned about my freedom. Mr. Bell spent a good amount of time explaining both mine and their legal rights, what my concerns should be, and all possible outcomes. He was extremely knowledgeable, polite, and helpful. I would recommend him to anyone needing legal help. When we were done talking I felt very informed, confident, and satisfied.
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05 Jun, 2018 by Ana
Nick is helpful and kept me updated every step of the way. He is attentive and thoughtful on how he handled a special appearance in Marshall County. Great value and wonderful attorney to work with! Best of all we were able to get the result we planned for by presenting quality work to the court. His rates are fair compared to other family attorneys I called.
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02 May, 2015 by Anonymous
Documentation wins the Lawsuits: Seth and his Partner Howell O'Rear were both meticulous in preparing the case to establish transparency of the merits of the case very well. Seth wrote impactful documents that reflected his action oriented thinking and made quick progress in our case. I admire their honesty, integrity and personal commitment to help the client in the most efficient way. I would use their services every time I may need and would recommend to anyone who is seeking effective progress made in their cases. My family members appreciated their personable and friendly interactions.
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02 Nov, 2015 by Betsy
Mary Lauren has helped our family navigate the probate courts for my grandmother's estate and now my aunt's estate. If any other relatives die, she'll be our first call.
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16 Oct, 2015 by Diane
Ms. Reisner has handled many difficult and complex workers' compensation cases for me. We work together as a team and strive for a great result. She returns calls and always, always keeps me up to date and works with me to strategize for the best possible outcome.
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21 Oct, 2011 by Jeff
Sam has represented me in a litigation matter in the past three years. He is responsive, creative, listens well and offers good advice and explores alternative positions. His fees are reasonable. I would and do recommend Sam for litigation matters.
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25 Feb, 2015 by Sheri
We are at the first stage of our work together. Randy has been prompt in communication, easy to understand in explanations, and - what sold me on him over others with comparable pricing - he took the time and initiative (before we even agreed to work together) to research some information that helped me decide what direction to take with my trademark.
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19 Aug, 2020 by B
I was placed into a situation where legal representation was needed. Mr. Kovalcik was always available for any questions and concerns during the years long litigation. He went above and beyond on the personal level and really displayed his talent on the legal aspects of the case. He is a great asset to the firm he represents and anyone retaining him as their counsel has a hard working and compassionate attorney who will work diligently on their behalf.
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09 Feb, 2013 by Mark
I am very happy to have worked with Sam for the past year and a half. I felt he was very professional. He handled issues with the board of nursing in an efficient and effective way. I would recommend him in dealing with nursing or medical related cases. Nobody wants to have to call a lawyer but I'm glad that I found him and his law firm.
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05 Dec, 2013 by Anonymous
First of all, he was quickly responsive. When I arrived for consult, he took his time to explain in detail some things that a prior attorney didn't. He seemed concerned, knowledgeable and logical. He offered different ways to assist me, at very reasonable rates. He seems to take his job very seriously, and he's very down to earth & easy to communicate with. My case was not a very large one, and several attorneys had already said it was too small for them to consider. Mr. Rossman was a god-send for me. His understanding of the specifics of the case (construction) put my mind at ease and allowed me to take a breath, which I very much needed. Most impressive.
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29 Dec, 2018 by Chad
Jaxon really helped my family with a legal issue we had. He was very professional throughout the entire process and made sure to follow up with us after everything had been settled.
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30 Jun, 2010 by J.k. in tennessee
I can say something most people can’t: I love my attorney. I have been using Terry Mann at Bone McAllester Norton for a couple of years and find myself consistently happy and satisfied with the work he does and the manner in which he does it. Terry and his colleagues have that fairy-tale balance of being good people with fiercely protecting and fighting for their clients. I have worked with a number of attorneys at the firm and they are all excellent at their jobs and incredibly easy to work with. I have always felt like I was treated like an important person, like I have the world’s best advocates. I found the firm because I needed personal representation against a large corporation trying to take advantage of me. Terry fought for me and we won. After that, I began using Terry and his colleagues for business matters as well as for other personal affairs. And I will continue to use them. If you use them you will be represented by exemplary attorneys who are also wonderful people, you will be treated like a valued client, not a number, and you will never feel like your problem is trivial or small or insignificant. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
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13 Dec, 2011 by Anonymous
John gave me direct honest advice which caused me to not need his services, thus saving money. His advice was sound and calming in the face of being falsely accused and in momentary hot water with FBI, TBI and Local authorities. I took John's and Thomas Jefferson's advice to "If angry, count 10, if very angry 100" and I've counted for a year and a half, enjoying life and not letting those with lesser intellects and values upset my pursuit of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. If things get bad, God, Thomas Jefferson and John Drummond are a winning combination.
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26 May, 2021 by Danita moore
Mr.Lucas took my case when no one else would.He is a very Great Lawyer.I will be forever Grateful!!Professional, and got my problem solved!Im sure this was small potatoes to what he usually deals with..But Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!
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16 Mar, 2015 by Anonymous
He represents clients on large scale real estate development deals, and also represents banks that finance various real-estate and asset-based projects. His response time excellence nad he never misses a beat in negotiations.
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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.

Top Questions to Ask a Business Lawyer

Before hiring a business lawyer, ask the following questions during your consultation:

  1. What is your experience with businesses like mine?
    Find out if the lawyer has handled legal issues for companies in your industry.
  2. What services do you offer?
    Ensure the lawyer can meet all your business's legal needs, from contract drafting to dispute resolution.
  3. What are your fees, and how do you bill?
    Get clarity on how you'll be charged - whether by the hour, flat fee, or retainer.
  4. How do you handle conflicts of interest?
    Ask how the lawyer ensures there is no conflict in representing your business.
  5. Can you provide references from other business clients?
    Speaking with past clients will give you an idea of the lawyer's expertise and professionalism.
  6. Do you have experience in my specific industry?
    Industry-specific knowledge can be crucial, especially in highly regulated fields like healthcare or finance.

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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