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Anna M. Reeves Olson, experienced Appeals, Business attorney in Casper, WY with 2 reviews
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25 Mar, 2020 by Anonymous
Anna Reeves Olson represented me in my divorce. This was the hardest struggle of my life, and I couldn't be more appreciative to Anna for her attentive, thoughtful, and compassionate representation. She will always do right by her clients.
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24 Mar, 2020 by Nick
I retained Mrs. Reeves-Olson for a divorce case in 2019/2020. She was expeditious in all of her communications with me. Her ethical and good nature make her very easy to work with, however, don't let that dissuade you from retaining her. Mrs. Reeves-Olson is very methodical and utilizes her skillset with surgical precision inside and out of the courtroom. I had a complicated case with multiple children, assets, retirement, etc. Not only was an agreement reached prior to court, but the settlement was fair and represented what my kids and I needed. All of this was done for a very fair and agreeable fee. I would recommend Mrs. Reeves-Olson to anyone looking for a divorce attorney. She was/is a miracle worker.
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Mel C. Orchard III, experienced Business, Litigation attorney in Jackson, WY with 1 reviews
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11 Jan, 2013 by Steve
Mel is a striking and commanding individual. He dominates both in the courtroom and outside of it. I was in new York with him on a case once, walking down the street, and another lawyer heard us talk and recognized Mel. He knows the law, knows the facts, and pounds them! I can't say enough about Mel, and he is a great guy!
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Matthew Jason Majors, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Jackson, WY with 1 reviews
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15 Jun, 2019 by Sarah
Second attorney I contacted regarding estate planning. Wish it would have been the first. Dude knows what he’s doing, doesn’t talk to you like you’re a dummy, gets it done FAST. Good guy. Would recommend.
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Nicklaus Louis Dillinger, experienced Business, Litigation attorney in Gillette, WY with 1 reviews
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28 Jun, 2022 by Erica
Working with Nick has been a very positive experience, and quick in the timeliness of any situation I needed help with! He is very knowledgeable in his field of law! I don't know anything about law and what is the right way to handle things, when I need answers... I call Nick!
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Michael B. Rosenthal, experienced Business, Lawsuit / Dispute attorney in Cheyenne, WY with 1 reviews
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24 Sep, 2012 by Jeffrey
Michael did an excellent job of getting my case regarding a non-compete agreement settled with minimal monetary effects and I was able to keep my job. His knowledge of employment law and his professionalism with the judge and opposing counsel helped me win a case that I was initially told by other attorneys was not a winnable case.
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Sean Michael Larson, experienced Business, Personal Injury attorney in Cheyenne, WY with 1 reviews
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30 Dec, 2017 by Matthew chambers
I am forming a software company and incorporating in Wyoming. Another firm prepared all of the agreements but I wanted fresh legal eyes to review and interpret for me. Over a few emails and phone calls, Sean and his firm accomplished what I needed. Sean even caught an 11th hour detail that would have prevented incorporation until the new calendar year... which would have had 6 figure tax implications for myself.
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Scott J. Olheiser, experienced Business, Car Accident attorney in Casper, WY with 1 reviews
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31 Oct, 2019 by Jennifer
I worked with Scott recently to answer quite a few legal questions we had. He did a great job of helping me identify the legal issues that would trip me up and help me find solutions that would best fit my needs. Would highly recommend him!
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Andrew Abbott Irvine, experienced Business, Government attorney in Wilson, WY with 1 reviews
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10 Jan, 2016 by Charles
Mr. Irvine has represented our national organization for the past several years. His communication and professionalism, as well as his knowledge of the facts could be rated 10 out of 10. He is passionanate towards our cause. He is easy to talk to on the phone and very relatable and friendly. He is very thorough. He is without question the finest attorney that we could ever dream of having to represent us. We are most fortunate to have him helping us and would not hesitate to endorse him.
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John J. Metzke, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Cheyenne, WY with 1 reviews
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20 Oct, 2015 by Bonnie
John is very professional and efficient. He handled our complete Estate Planning paying attention to all of our specific needs and wishes. He explained everything thoroughly and was very patient as we went through the process.
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Matthew Daniel Elias, experienced Business, Trusts attorney in Cheyenne, WY with 1 reviews
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29 Sep, 2023 by Spartan
MY FAMILY AND I ARE IN NEED OF AN ATTORNEY WHO COULD HANDLE COMPLEX LITIGATION, PROBATE ISSUES, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS. WE ARE ABSOLUTELY IMPRESSED WITH THE EXPERTISE, FORTITUDE, AND PERSEVERANCE OF ATTY MATT ELIAS. ATTY ELIAS IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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Gregory Gerard Costanza, experienced Business, Civil Rights attorney in Jackson, WY with 1 reviews
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20 Oct, 2016 by Andrew
Mr. Costanza is a very qualified attorney and has given me valuable advice for many years.
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Rives T. White, experienced Business, Criminal Defense attorney in Pinedale, WY with 1 reviews
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22 Aug, 2018 by Anonymous
Mr. White was very accommodating and helpful in leading me through both of my cases (guardianship & divorce). He was always available to answer questions and offer advice on any problems that came up during the process. I would highly recommend him to anyone that asks.
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Lucas Evan Buckley, experienced Appeals, Business attorney in Cheyenne, WY with 1 reviews
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17 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous
Mr. Buckley handled my complex corporate matter in an expeditious and professional manner, while explaining any potential potholes along the way. I felt I was in very good hands, and he produced a result which was better than I ultimately wanted! Definitely recommend and thank you Mr. Buckley.
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William B. Pilger, experienced Business, Immigration attorney in Cheyenne, WY with 1 reviews
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08 Jan, 2015 by Keven
There is nothing more important than a competent lawyer. In William Pilger, Esq. I found an extremely competent attorney. I have recommended his practice twice since last requiring his services and, should I need an attorney with his expertise again, he would be the attorney of choice. The respect shown to him by his professional colleagues, the outstanding support of his firm left a lasting positive impression.
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Ethelyn A.B. Boak, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Cheyenne, WY with 1 reviews
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24 Jul, 2012 by Anonymous
How to find the right audit rep? Do you ask other lawyers for recommendations, do you go by how well known a firm is, etc? Just like the best restaurant usually isn’t the one with the fanciest exterior or the most advertising, but rather the hidden gem where the team has the right experience, focus, commitment and caring, Lynn Boak Law is an outstanding tax law firm that is a real find. Lynn Boak Laws’ expertise and ability is second to none. We highly recommend the Lynn Boak Law firm for its unique combination of extensive experience working with the IRS, strong knowledge base and practical skill-set, client-friendly approach and commitment to making the time and focus to providing the best representation. Lynn Boak Law did a great job and was a pleasure to work with.
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Rendy Sell Lemke, experienced Business, Criminal Defense attorney in Cheyenne, WY with 1 reviews
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20 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous
Rendy, she is very active and responsive as far as contacting her! She is fiesty , furious, intelligent and very helpful! She had my DFS case dismissed almost immediately! Thank you Rendy
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Erin Arnold Barkley, experienced Appeals, Business attorney in Cheyenne, WY with 1 reviews
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07 Mar, 2019 by Ryan
Erin is easy to speak with and her consultations are very valuable. She approaches every legal matter with diligence and a deep understanding of the law. It is easy to see that she strives to provide the very best service and keeps people informed on their legal matters. She is excellent and I highly recommend her.
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Drake D. Hill, experienced Business, Litigation attorney in Cheyenne, WY with 1 reviews
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11 Mar, 2015 by Olen
I have known Drake for nearly 30 years. He has what I consider the hardest combination of legal skills - attention to and understanding of details and a solid understanding and appreciation of the business ramifications of his work and the skills he brings to bear. He had shown repeatedly his tenacity in pursuit of a client's interests and special talents essential to a litigator. Drake is an excellent speaker who can make understandable even the most complex legal principles (a skill so very valuable in court as well) and also an excellent writer able to communicate effectively for his clients' causes. He also "sees around the corners", anticipating the client's needs, sometimes even before the client itself realizes the need. It is also worth noting that, although his forte is in oil and gas, it is not a limitation on his civil litigation skills, which he has applied successfully in many other legal areas. These are all general observations, but he has been successful in advising us in general business matters, including protracted litigation. He has been a welcome legal advisor, something I wish I could say for other lawyers we've had represent us.
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Amanda Marie Good, experienced Business, Government attorney in Cheyenne, WY with 1 reviews
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27 Feb, 2019 by Melinda
Ms. Good was very attentive and proactive in our case. She explained things carefully and clearly. She laid out her plan to resolve the case and always made sure I was aware of how things were progressing. She and her excellent staff were diligent about getting all filings to me and explaining them, since I had never traversed these waters before. I feel that Ms. Good and her team are extremely competent and cognizant and gave me the best, most prudent and effective council to work toward the resolution of our legal issue.
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Bruce S. Asay, experienced Business, Civil Rights attorney in Cheyenne, WY with 1 reviews
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18 Nov, 2016 by Lisa
Bruce Asay is an outstanding lawyer who goes above and beyond for his clients. He has a very strong understanding of employment and civil rights law and can easily understand and sift through complex information encountered in a case. He takes a personal interest in doing what’s best for his clients and is willing to look at an issue from all perspectives to prepare a compelling argument. I greatly appreciate working with Bruce.
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Colby Kenneth Sturgeon, experienced Business, Child Custody attorney in Torrington, WY with 1 reviews
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17 Oct, 2018 by Jake
This man will fight hard for you. I recommend Colby Stuergon to anyone who needs and caring and hard working individual to advocate on their behalf in any legal matter. He is passionate about his work and will do everything possible to achieve the best result in any legal matter.
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Johnathan Ruel Gordon, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Afton, WY with 13 reviews
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20 Aug, 2024 by Synthia molina
I highly recommend Dale Cottam of Bailey Stock Harmon Cottam Lopez. Dale's pricing was reasonable—and he was gracious, insightful, straight-shooting, efficient, and effective. My associates and I were facing some bad actors of extreme wealth, so things could have gone south in a hurry. Dale rightly anticipated what the other party would do, and he knew when to push and when to let things go. I appreciated his wisdom, street-smarts, and get-'er-done approach. We were all the better for his help—and I would invest in his legal expertise again.
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06 Jun, 2024 by Tim hale
This team did a great job creating my estate plan. Thorough, detailed, and answered the many questions we had dealing with such an important matter.
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06 Jun, 2024 by Dave hokanson
Brandon Taylor jumped in and assisted my business with our legal needs right away. He was attentive to calls and emails and efficient with his time and our budget. He resolved our issues perfectly and took great care of us. We highly recommend him for all of your legal needs!
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Loyd E Smith, experienced Business, Civil Rights attorney in Cheyenne, WY with 5 reviews
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19 Sep, 2019 by Mariah betts
Loved the experience of working with Kellsie Singleton. She was great and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. She was on top of things and always stayed in touch and communicated everything with me so I always knew what was happening and where we were at in our case. Kellsie was very open and very caring about the situation. Highly recommend her as an awesome attorney! The biggest weight was lifted off my shoulders when we became a team. Thank you so much for the life changing experience!
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06 Aug, 2019 by Angel archuleta
These are the professionals
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24 Jan, 2019 by Jed pate
Great people, Great Lawyers, I Highly recommend them.
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Franklin J. Falen, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Cheyenne, WY with 3 reviews
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07 Aug, 2022 by Weststar85
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21 May, 2021 by Fred wiessing
Nice people. Very Professional.
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Brandon Lee Jensen, experienced Business, Litigation attorney in Cheyenne, WY with 3 reviews
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07 Aug, 2022 by Weststar85
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Dustin Joseph Richards, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Laramie, WY with 13 reviews
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12 Apr, 2023 by John
I worked with Dustin to set up my first living trust. I soon realized how many moving parts there are to a trust, and how details matter. Dustin was outstanding in his patience with me to make sure I understood all aspects, and that my trust was custom tailored to my specific needs. I look forward to his guidance in my needs going forward.
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20 Mar, 2017 by Jed
Dustin set-up an LLC for us. He also provided information on a real estate transaction the LLC was involved with. The services were very affordable, quick, and everything was in terms I could understand. He did everything he said he would and the communication was excellent. I would definitely recommend him!
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16 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous
I engaged Dustin Richards to draft and submit a trust modification to the Court. Timing was important due to the 65-day income tax rules and Dustin was working on the matter immediately. He did not hesitate to call me a couple of times to clarify facts and the intent of the proposed modification. As a result, the initial drafts were spot on and we filed the Petition with no delays. The Judge had no questions and issued her Order Approving the Modification within a few days. We have engaged Dustin to draft a number of other trust-related legal matters and he always provides excellent legal consultation and services at a fair cost.
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Ian Andrew Smith, experienced Bankruptcy, Business attorney in Jackson, WY with 29 reviews
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25 Oct, 2024 by Alex wells
Jason was incredibly professional and quick to deal with the matter at hand. Communication was always open and clear and he was always available for questions or to hear any concerns. The matter was dealt with promptly and made my life much easier.
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29 Dec, 2023 by Crystal spring haney
We hired Neal for a real estate issue that involved family, and were able to resolve it out of court with his guidance. I cannot recommend him enough.
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15 Dec, 2023 by Tim powell
Jason is amazing to work with. Very good with his clients. He made sure I had the information I needed to make good informed and realistic decisions regarding my case. Fees are fair and well within industry standards. While I hope never to need his services again, he is the only one I would consider
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Christopher James King, experienced Business, Criminal Defense attorney in Worland, WY with 25 reviews
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26 Apr, 2024 by Bobbi douglas
James Michel is our go to guy!
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05 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous
He was hired to be an advocate, he was hard to reach, didn’t return phone calls or emails in a timely manner, I did not feel as though he had my back through the whole process. When push came to shove he did not represent the party as previously discussed. Very disappointed in his lack of representation, I would not recommend him due to lack of follow through with what was discussed before the court hearing, lack of communication and his temperament!
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21 Oct, 2022 by Josh foster
Chris did a great job in paying attention to details in a very chaotic fast moving case. Everything was to the point and handled exactly how it should be, no fluff. Every time a curveball was thrown Chris handled it without delay. Strongly recommend.
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Anne Karen Kugler, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Casper, WY with 5 reviews
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04 Jul, 2023 by Ken walker
They we’re several items and quickly! Thanks much, my friends!
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01 Nov, 2019 by Misty s
Were initially helpful and offered requested service, however, once all information was submitted it was months before we heard back from anyone only to learn they were now unable to help us. We have wasted precious months on a firm who's communication is completely lacking.
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Joseph August Hampton, experienced Business, Criminal Defense attorney in Thermopolis, WY with 1 reviews
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17 Aug, 2022 by Joey majko
I hired Mr Hampton to take on a criminal case for myself, he went above and beyond for myself and my family ending the case with the best outcome! He is very professional as well as caring and affordable. He fought for my entire family throughout my case and gave us the best outcome we could of asked for. I highly recommend Joe as he will fight for you when you feel like you have no one else in your corner Thanks Joe Hampton I very greatly appreciate all your time and hard work
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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.

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

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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:

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

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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.

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  1. What is your experience with businesses like mine?
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  5. Can you provide references from other business clients?
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  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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