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09 Aug, 2017 by Matthew
Brad Ponder took my case to the next level. I had more evidence against me than for me because of a preexisting injury and the way Brad is able to pull the new facts away from the old facts is absolutely amazing. His attention to detail and his memory are outstanding. I was worried when I hired Brad that this would be one of those law firms where I couldn't ever get in touch with my lawyer when I needed him the most but not Brad. He was ALWAYS a phone call away and if I had to leave him a message I never waited more than 30 mins to an hour to hear from him. If he was in court or on another case he would have a partner call me to make sure I was okay. It is easy to tell that Brad Ponder truly does care for you and he will do everything in his power and with his skillful knowledge to make sure that you are awarded what you deserve and not something petty. So don't worry about your case if you hire Brad Ponder. Rest assured that he will be there for you and get you what you are due. That is if you have a legit case to begin with. Just always be honest with him and be upfront with everything. He can't win your battles if he doesn't know the entire story or all the facts involved. Thanks Brad Ponder. I will always be indebited to you.
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05 Jun, 2017 by Sheila
I own a small business. A large corporation stole some very valuable proprietary information from my company. Mr. Ponder fought tirelessly against the corporation's group of lawyers. He never backed down. In the end, I was compensated fully plus he got punitive damages against the company. Brad Ponder is scared of no one and I recommend him for any plaintiff matter.
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03 Jun, 2017 by Tyeas
Mr. Haley is a great lawyer. He goes above and beyond to help his clients get what they are entitled to and more. He works with your schedule and keeps you abreast on your cases. I would highly recommend Mr. Haley for lawyer services.
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14 Jan, 2015 by Diane
We meet with Mr. Haley to assist my son with his divorce as well as with the settlement of the estate of one of our relatives. Mr. Haley took the time to listen to our concerns and explain every detail that we had concerns about. He responded to our telephone calls within 24 hours as he told us he would. He kept us informed about the progress of our cases from start to finish. He gave us clear and concise guidance as to what was going to be the process and it happened as he said it would. I highly recommend Mr. Haley to my friends and relatives.
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24 Feb, 2023 by Kenny
Professional, Confidence And Best Representation. Attention To Details And Deliverd Outstanding Results.
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20 May, 2022 by Joey
Chris did a great job helping me navigate a partner buyout. He took the time to learn about my company and the products we sell so that he could offer the best advice possible, set my expectations at every step of the process, made sure I understood all of the intricacies of our strategy, provided reassurance when needed, and most importantly, delivered a fantastic outcome. He's a strong negotiator and I was lucky to have him working with me. He was also quick to respond to emails and was easy to get on the phone. And he was understanding of my budget and worked to keep hours as low as possible. I would highly recommend Chris to others, and I'll be using him for future legal work!
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22 Apr, 2016 by Charles
I consulted Andrew with respect to certain criminal law issues that I was facing. He demonstrated sincere interest in and commitment to my defense, and he provided insightful legal advice to me. I highly recommend him.
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21 Apr, 2016 by Louis
Andrew is by far one of the most knowledgeable lawyers in the field of civil rights and federal regulations. His gut instinct and media savvy gives his clients a huge advantage---Andrew knows how to accentuate a point and rally a cause to victory. He has demonstrated an indefatigable determined work ethic on behalf of his clients; and he helps them to see the forest for the trees.
If Andrew Kreig is working your cause, consider yourself FOTUNATE!
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28 Jan, 2013 by Martin saturn
I have known Steve for over 25 years. He has represented me personally and professionally in many matters during this peroid and will continue to do so in the future. The matters have been extremely complicated at times. It is those times that Steve has proven to be invaluable in his representaion. He not only brings a high level of legal expertise, but his practical approach to business solutions have made the difference in getting the deal closed. Also, his dedication to details in EVERY transaction from sacrificing his nights, weekends, etc. to ensuring the documents are correct is wonderful to your piece of mind. Candidly, with Steve representing you it's like having the legal side and many business elements of the transaction on cruise control..
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28 Jan, 2013 by Aaron
Steve is a deal maker. He is honest, knowledgeable and very smart. He is the main attorney I use although I have deals nationally.
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13 Mar, 2021 by Howard
I had hired Roy many years ago. When a recent real estate transaction needed good council I recontacted him. He was always available, reassuring and knowledgeable. When the transaction became problematic he negotiated an approach that saved me from losing a substantial amount of money. I recommend him without question.
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14 Mar, 2018 by Polly
Quite simply – I feel lucky to have met Roy and have had him on my side. I was facing a complicated and emotionally charged situation – something that was challenging on many levels. From the moment he took on the case Roy gave me the confidence to believe I was doing the right thing in pursuing my case and that I had the right person to guide and support me. Importantly, he treated me like a person throughout rather than a faceless case. He was entirely professional but also offered guidance, reassurance and much needed lightness at the right times – so what could have been hard and cold felt human.
Practically Roy was always available and proactive. He ensured I knew what was happening at every stage. He kept me fully involved in all decision making helping me understand the issues and opportunities.
He always responded quickly and professionally to my calls and emails. Roy answered all of my questions and always explained (in layman’s terms) what was happening and why.
He handled the other lawyers extremely well – and with a good dose of humor. Whether face to face or in emails, he was always clear, direct, and completely in control.
Critically as we came close to the conclusion of the case, Roy redoubled his efforts ensuring all the people involved for the other parties completed their work properly and on time so we were able to reach a successful conclusion.
The matter has now been concluded, something that I do not believe would have happened without Roy’s involvement. I am so pleased I found him and would highly recommend him.
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25 Jul, 2015 by Angela staten
Mr Askew is an extremely professional attorney with a positive attitude. He gives effective advice and cares about the outcome for his clients. He returns calls and keeps you updated throughout the process. I never felt out of the loop.
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14 Apr, 2015 by Karmen
Joe Askew was prompt with my concerns. He was professional and gave excellent advice. I never had to call to find out what was going on with my case. He stayed in touch and was genuine in his delivery. Excellent attorney
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11 Dec, 2023 by Anonymous
Working with Jenny has been a pleasure. Jenny quickly understood the discrimination and retaliation I faced at work. Her legal expertise and insights into my employer’s likely response gave me relevant and much-needed guidance and support. It's evident she genuinley cares about her clients! She's transparent, relentless, and passionate about her work.
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07 Dec, 2023 by Jeanette
I appreciated Jenny’s empathy with the challenges I was facing in the workplace. She also quickly understood my job and its complexities. She was able to distill my concerns and legal claims into an impactful letter that represents my interests.
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25 Aug, 2014 by Glenn
Highly respected counsel on real estate matters in the District of Columbia, and provided spot on counsel and advocacy to this single unit landlord on a very difficult tenancy matter. She has a detailed grasp of both law and process in the area, and a world of practical experience. Understands when to fight and when to compromise, and never gets mad with her client's money. She was always responsive, and fees were totally reasonable. She is great reputation and has solid contacts in the community of real estate practitioners. She guided me, never pulled any punches as to the realities of my options, helped orchestrate an appropriate legal strategy and prevented me from shooting myself in the foot on numerous occasions. I could not be more pleased with the outcome of my matter -- the difficult, troublesome tenant who was literally souring my life, is gone, and my property has been sold, and it never would have happened without Patricia's counsel. And she is a solid human being, and restored my faith in the legal profession. I recommend Patricia without reservation.
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19 Aug, 2014 by Rosemary
I would ABSOLUTELY recommend Atty. Millerioux. She is excellent at what she does.
For the past 5 years, we have been fighting a nightmare real estate case. Atty. Millerioux not only kept me informed, but she explained things in "plain English" so that I could understand. And when I didn't quite get it, she would explain it again with extreme patience.
Atty. Millerioux is very knowledgeable in her field of practice, real estate law. In addition, she is an out of the box thinker and very resourceful. She is passionate about doing the right thing and open to ideas of the client. She leverages her vast 30+ year experience to provide the best service to her client.
I find Atty. Millerioux trustworthy on many levels. She is also very responsive. If she has competing cases, she will properly set expectations as to when she will respond.
Overall, Atty. Millerioux is an excellent attorney. In reflection of my attorney choices, I did a great job and would make the same decision 100 times over.
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16 Dec, 2013 by Michael
I am thrilled to provide a reference for Attorney Murad Khan: Earlier this year, I contacted Mr. Khan to handle a breach of contract matter and I was very pleased with the results. Mr. Khan provided superior advice throughout the process and was able to help me resolve the issue without litigation. Mr. Khan is talented, sharp and has a firm grasp on how to get results for his clients.
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05 Dec, 2013 by Nathaniel
I am extremely satisfied with the quality of legal service provided by Murad Khan. Murad is a great attorney but in addition, he is an really nice guy who really cares about his clients. He offered insightful solutions to my business and legal problems. I found him to be pragmatic, honest and someone with highly-developed interpersonal skills (which really helped during intense negotiations).
Murad helped my business tactfully mediate a major dispute and successfully negotiate and execute the resulting contracts. In fact, my company had spent 8 months negotiating this deal and it was at risk of imploding. Luckily, Murad and his team were there to help advocate for us and bring us to a successful and fair resolution. I would definitely recommend Murad and his firm.
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27 Oct, 2010 by Derrel sims
I have found Ms. Sheridan, to be remarkably effective as an attorney. She has helped our Business and our lives personally. I find her to be of high integrity and most effective as an attorney.
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09 Sep, 2009 by Gregory
Patrice Sheridan has performed admirably pro-bono for non-profit organization efforts within my organization's founding rounds and with a now-structured non-governmental organization. She is exceptionally without ail, thorough, considerate, and has researched what others consider major issues, down to a finite point of making a "life-altering event" into a "simple exercise. Patrice gives credit to her profession's humanity.
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23 Jun, 2023 by Marcus dawes
If you want a competent lawyer to simply get the best outcome for your case, this is your guy.
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08 Jan, 2020 by Falōin williams
Very professional
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20 Mar, 2016 by Amy
Mr. Long represented me when I was named as a Co-defendent in my ex-husbands mortgage foreclosure proceeding. I have been divorced for more than five years so this came as a surprise to me and it required a very quick turn around in the initial response. I am also living well outside of the region where this proceeding is occurring so it required that we handle everything electronically. Mr. Long quickly reviewed my case and very clearly outlined what I needed to do with specific time frames. Mr. Long provided much needed clarity and a sense of calm to an extremely stressful situation. Mr. Long was very sensitive to handling everything via secure electronic delivery which granted me more peace of mind. Mr. Long successfully achieved getting me dismissed from the case and I would highly recommend him for legal services.
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29 Mar, 2010 by Tonja
I used Mr. Long for a divorce/child custody case already in progress. He was well organized, informative, willing to listen and follow up on my questions and concerns. Mr. Long made a difficult situation understandable by patiently explaining my options. He was prompt getting back to me via email and phone. He welcomed any imput regarding my case and investigated all possibilities that I suggested. Mr. Long and his staff were personable and efficient. If you want a lawyer who is educated and willing to work with you, Mr. Olivier Denier Long is the best attorney for the case. I would definetly retain Mr. Long again if I had the need for an attorney.
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03 Oct, 2016 by Tataina
I hired Gregory for an immigration problem that was not common and where I could not get satisfactory answers from others. He explained to me exactly what he will do and I went for it. We obtained the 100% positive result. Thank you, Gregory, I am happy ))
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16 Sep, 2016 by Alex
I run a small company and I had a car export issue. Gregory successfully defended us against a major car manufacturer with deep pockets. The case seemed difficult and my expectations were quite low. But it ended up being a complete win!
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29 Jan, 2020 by Anonymous
I met Craig as apart of Bosson Legal Group... so this isn't as much a review for him ONLY as much as at is for the entire team: (I couldn't find the entire group on AVOO) :(
At the start, my case truly felt insurmountable. I had never dealt with needing an attorney for racial discrimination in the workplace before and had no idea where to begin. Not to mention, I had only heard horror stories from others who'd had to hire an attorney for various reasons. People warned me that with my case in particular, the entire process would take FOREVER and that I would more than likely deal with a "lying thief of an attorney" because "they [were] all the same" anyway.
I am BEYOND pleased to say that this was NOT AT ALL the case dealing with Craig and Bosson Legal Group.
From the very beginning, Craig made me feel nothing but safe and taken care of. He listened to my story in full; Never once rushing me, belittling me or hurrying me. He even offered numerous, sincere apologies for what I had been through. I couldn't believe that I was receiving such authentic and genuine empathy from a LAWYER. What's more, is that he worked with where I was financially and allowed me to pay him in "good faith" when I couldn't afford it.
As my case progressed, I was passed from Craig to Tim but not in a way that even once made me feel discarded. Craig made sure he let me know that he remained accessible to me and Tim was just as WONDERFUL.
It seemed that as soon as I would get antsy, before even having the chance to bring it up to Tim, he would read my mind, reach out and say, "Hey haven't forgotten you. We're still fighting for you!" And that's exactly what he and his entire team did.
My case was resolved abnormally fast, which I believe is because I was in such excellent hands.
The only thing I would've like to see a little different was that: I often wonder sometimes if I should've fought a little further/a little harder for more compensation that I deserved. But during some conversations, I wasn't confident that we could win if I chose to go further which is slightly disheartening.
But to be fair, that doesn't necessarily mean it's reflective of Tim's abilities. It could just be that it truly wasn't going to benefit me to keep going forward. I only had one other slight concern with how my ending balance made a little bit of a jump that I wasn't anticipating. But, Tim did send me a breakdown explaining this later.
Trust me when I say...
You simply will not be in better hands with anyone else than you would be if you were with Craig Welkener and Bosson Legal Group. I mean that sincerely. They are the dream team. I can't thank you ENOUGH, guys.
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07 Jan, 2020 by Shohi
Kenton was very helpful with a consumer protection issue. He was quick to respond to communication and gave a good advice.
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27 Feb, 2013 by James
After dealing with an immigration attorney who turned out to be too laid backed even after a RFE was issued for my immigration case, my employer (with my consent) decided to switch attorneys. This was at a crucial time in my case so obviously it was very stressful for me, my employer and my family. We were recommended Mr. Basyuk by a mutual friend and were immediately impressed with his professionalism, attention to detail and calm demeanor. Compared to the first immigration attorney, Mr. Basyuk constantly kept us up-to-date on what to expect next. I am extremely happy to report my work authorization documentation arrived in a timely manner, and my green card came through a lot quicker than we had all expected. My employer is continuing to use Sergey's services; we highly recommend his work and would not hesitate to pass his contact details onto anyone who is looking for a great immigration attorney.
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05 Oct, 2012 by Cristina
Mr. Sergey Basyuk showed total interest in my case since day 1. He was the third immigration lawyer my husband and I interviewed and definitely our best option. He made sure that he had the complete information about us and understood our priorities, needs and life cycle at that time, which helped a lot to guide us to our right path, as each case is different.
The whole process was clearly explained to us step by step. That helped us a lot and made us feel relax. Also, he was always available for us in person, on the phone, on e-mails to answer any doubt with the best attitude.
My husband and I were so busy at that time with our own jobs, the move to the U.S., the wedding, and so on, that we blindly trusted Mr. Basyuk and let him lead the way. It worked smoothly and simple. I am sure that if we had done this by ourselves we would have been stressed and would have taken longer as it is a process that requires tons of original documents, affidavits, deadlines, application forms, different payments as the process goes along, and so on.
If I have to resume Mr. Basyuk's service, I definitely say fast response, knowledge, respect, commitment, punctuality and good attitude.
My immigration process is finished now, and I would totally recommend Mr. Sergey Basyuk, a trustworthy attorney.
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01 Jul, 2012 by Anonymous
Kerri Ruttenburg CHOSE to take my case on a pro bono basis. I was wrongfully charged with a crime in the Eastern District of Virginia. Never in my life have I ever experienced a more passionate and strong hearted individual in my entire life. In a time when my situation felt helpless, Kerri was there for me every single day every step of the way. She showed me kindness and dignity in the most difficult time of my life. She fought for me every single moment of the day. Because of Kerri I was able to get justice. I was able to preserve the life that I had worked so hard for. She is more than just my attorney, she is my true friend who believed in me and fought for me harder than anyone I have and will ever experience ever again in my life. I am forever indebted to this amazing woman and can never express the gratitude I feel every day because of her.
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01 Jul, 2012 by Anonymous
Kerri Ruttenburg CHOSE to take my case on a pro bono basis. I was wrongfully charged with a crime in the Eastern District of Virginia. Never in my life have I ever experienced a more passionate and strong hearted individual in my entire life. In a time when my situation felt helpless, Kerri was there for me every single day every step of the way. She showed me kindness and dignity in the most difficult time of my life. She fought for me every single moment of the day. Because of Kerri I was able to get justice. I was able to preserve the life that I had worked so hard for. She is more than just my attorney, she is my true friend who believed in me and fought for me harder than anyone I have and will ever experience ever again in my life. I am forever indebted to this amazing woman and can never express the gratitude I feel every day because of her.
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16 Mar, 2016 by Michael
I’ve worked with Ryan continuously since 2012 and he’s become my most trusted advisor on all of my major decisions. He’s helped my businesses with complicated investment structuring, contract issues, lease negotiations, and a number of other general legal issues that have come up. I’m a restaurant owner and he really understands my business, particularly the financial aspects of our decisions. His ability to see potential issues before they arise has been invaluable. He’s extremely thorough and always goes above and beyond what’s required to help. I highly recommend him!
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16 Mar, 2016 by David mazza
I'm a co-founder of a hospitality group (Taylor Gourmet) that scaled pretty rapidly ....it’s very important that I have an attorney I can rely on. Ryan has helped us with a number of complex financial and licensing contract matters, his attention to detail is unrivaled. He consistently demonstrates sound business and legal judgment. I particularly appreciate that he always takes the time to understand our goals and budget before he starts “running up the clock.” I strongly recommend him without reservation. Since day of his engagement it felt as if he were a part of our internal team it truly set him apart and have been loyal ever since.
Best
David
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02 Sep, 2020 by Corey
Travis is a very strong and effective attorney with a broad range of skills. He has a very robust knowledge base and strong capability in deciphering the legislative impact on business. This skill coupled with his abilities as a business advocate and legal advisor make him, and his team, an indispensable part of our leadership team. His insights consistently shape and reshape our strategy.
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14 Jun, 2017 by Johnbaird
He helped me out with my father's intestate estate. Without him, I don't know where I'd be. God bless the man!
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27 Oct, 2010 by David
Deborah has been my counsel for a number of matters in the energy business. Because of her deep and varied experiences, she has the keen ability to ask the tough questions upfront that get to the core of the matter if the proposed deal would be able to secure financing in the ever changing credit markets. This skill identifies any gaps that need to be filled and avoids wasting time and legal fees if the project were to be ultimately rejected by the credit markets. I have also employed her on engagements where we were the fuel supplier to an entity that we knew were depending on non-recourse project financing. This was done so that we could avoid being locked into a fuel supply that could be cancelled because the project would not be able to secure construction fiancing.
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23 Nov, 2020 by Donovan
I met with Baron to discuss what he could do for my company.
The meeting went very well and I immediately hired him and his firm to represent my company regarding trademark issues along with future royalties.
I am very pleased with the services he provides.
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28 Dec, 2020 by Sam
I retained Randy for a potential employment dispute I was having with my former employer. They caved at the last second, but he provided tons of excellent advice and guidance. He also didn't immediately put me on the clock, or want to charge me for the initial meeting like most other attornies wanted to do. I definitely would use him again and recommend him to anyone having an employee-employer dispute.
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16 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
Walt has been my business / corporate attorney for many years and in my former company (prior to being acquired) Walt was instrumental in releasing more than $200,000 being held unfairly by a large merchant account company.
He has also represented us in smaller matters, but always demonstrated an above average ability to see through the problem quickly, come up with a creative (within the law) solution that most attorney's would not have.
Highly recommend.
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11 Dec, 2021 by Mary ellen
Amazing lawyer best friend of Carrie Anna DunsmoreESQ
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30 Oct, 2017 by Tracey
I consulted with Mr. Aragon on a litigation matter and was extremely pleased, not only with his experience but his strategic approach. Additionally he was refreshingly caring...which, in my opinion can be rare from a litigation attorney. I truly felt like he was "on my side".
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12 Sep, 2013 by Marcy
Ellen is an experienced and skillful e-discovery lawyer who is able to understand both the litigation side and the technical side of e-discovery in any case.
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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.
Top Questions to Ask a Business Lawyer
Before hiring a business lawyer, ask the following questions during your consultation:
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What is your experience with businesses like mine?
Find out if the lawyer has handled legal issues for companies in your industry. -
What services do you offer?
Ensure the lawyer can meet all your business's legal needs, from contract drafting to dispute resolution. -
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. -
How do you handle conflicts of interest?
Ask how the lawyer ensures there is no conflict in representing your business. -
Can you provide references from other business clients?
Speaking with past clients will give you an idea of the lawyer's expertise and professionalism. -
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.
