Setting Up a Business

There are many things your have to do to bring your dream of owning a business into reality. First, you have to know the steps to starting a business in Florida. There are different laws and procedures that must be followed based on state, local, and federal levels. There are also different business organizations that can be considered, and when you consult with The Reissman Law Group, P.A., we can discuss the right one for you. Being educated in the legalities of your business in the beginning provides a solid foundation for conducting your business in the future.

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Contracts

Writing contracts may seem like a simple task, however, if you have something at stake that can cause your company to lose money or affect your company’s image, you need an attorney that is well versed in business law to help you with these contracts. If someone does not perform under the contract, you may find yourself in court and you may lose both your reputation and possibly your business because your contract was not drafted properly. Contract mistakes can be detrimental to your business and your life.

The other thing to think about is the legal terms used in contracts. Not many people know and understand legal jargon. Not understanding these terms could be putting your business at risk. An experienced business law attorney can help make sure that your contracts are legally sound if you do have to go to court.

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Commercial Litigation

The same lawyer that you employee to help with contracts should also be experienced when it come to matters of commercial litigation. Commercial litigation is needed for many reasons.

Breaches of Contract – When a breach of contract occurs, you will need a qualified business law attorney to defend your end of the dispute.

Partnership Disputes – Assuming your business is a partnership, you may find that you and your partner do not see eye to eye on everything. If this becomes the case, you will need a qualified business law attorney to look out for your best interests as well as the best interests for your company.

Debt Collection – If you are seeking to collect the debts owed or are seeking to get out from under debts that may be affecting your business and the ability to run your business successfully, you will benefit from the knowledge of an experienced business law attorney. Debts can make or break a business and an attorney can make sure that you are doing everything you can to collect or get out from under any debts you may have.

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Business Dissolution

Business dissolution occurs for many reasons, from loss in customer base to poor handling of the financials. In either case many things have to be done to make sure that the dissolution of your business is done properly. Many federal forms will need to be filled out correctly and all taxes will need to be paid. You may find that you will have employee issues that need to be cleared up and when this happens, having a great lawyer in you corner is essential.

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Compliance

Do you know the rules that govern your area of business? If you do not, you are putting your business and your livelihood in jeopardy. The business law attorneys at the Reissman Law Group can assist you in assuring that you comply with rules of your business. Do not guess what the rules are with so much at stake. Let us help you with all of your business law questions.

Having an experienced and qualified attorney is crucial when it comes to starting, running or going out of business. There are so many repercussions that can occur when you go into running a business blindly and if nothing else, seeking counsel of a business law attorney can help educate you. In worst case scenarios, they can help when you need them for more serious things like legal matters that can be costly for both you and your company. If you sought legal advice from the very beginning your attorney will know your situation better and be better equipped to fight for both you and your company.

 

Contact us today to speak to a qualified professional at The Reissman Law Group, P.A. and start the business of your dreams.