How a Business Attorney Can Protect Your Interests

As business attorneys, we can help to protect you and your company both now and in the future. If you are an entrepreneur and starting a business for the first time or if you own a small business and are looking to grow and expand, it is important to work with an experienced attorney that you can turn to for legal guidance and support.  Most people are unaware of how many things can go wrong in a company by not legally protecting it.  Here are a few examples –

Partnership Agreements

If you are anything but a sole proprietorship, you will either have business partners or other people owning stock, or shares, or some type of interest in your company.  Even if you are the founder of the company, once you take on partners, you may no longer have complete control.  The agreements that are written and signed prior to taking on partners will determine how much authority you, and they, have.  In the event that there is ever a conflict regarding how the business should be run, profits disbursed or cash calls, these agreements will dictate how those decisions are made.  It is imperative that you have a business attorney create them for you to ensure that your interests are protected now and in the future, whatever it may bring.  Otherwise, you could find yourself on the wrong end of a partnership dispute and losing an important fight, and perhaps the ability to direct the business that you worked so hard to build.

Contracts

As business attorneys, we highly recommend that you allow us to prepare your contracts for you and review contracts proposed by others, rather than writing and reviewing them yourself.  In any business deal, there are a number of matters that should be specifically addressed in the contract so as to limit your liability/exposure to the extent possible and, generally, avoid problems down the road.  You’ve heard the phrase, “Good fences make good neighbors.”  It might also be said that, good contracts make good business relationships.  When contracts are clear and well written, the parties know their rights and obligations when they enter the contract, and they likewise know where they stand when things do not go as planned. By allowing us to write or review your contracts, we can protect your business interests while working to prevent potential conflict before it begins.

Licenses & Permits

Another reason to work with business attorneys is to ensure that you have all of the necessary licenses and permits that are required to conduct your business in your particular city, county, and state.  Otherwise, you could end up paying penalties or fines due to simple mistakes or a lack of information. This is something that we can assist with.
To learn more about how we can help your business remain on a firm footing while protecting your interest, call our office to speak with one of our business attorneys.

Car Accident Lawyers Can Help You Recover Financially After an Accident

When you are in a car wreck, car accident lawyers can represent you, helping you to recover financial damages for your injuries or losses. Most people experience some form of shock after an accident that can blind their better judgment and instincts. This can make it difficult to deal with insurance companies and to handle the negotiations that often accompanies this sort of claim.  Even if you have started the process and realize that you are being treated unfairly, we can step in and take over negotiations on your behalf.

What do car accident lawyers do?

As car accident lawyers, we specialize in automobile accidents and helping those injured in them. We are also referred to as a personal injury attorney and specialize in representing the injured party. A personal injury includes any physical harm or emotional upset that was sustained as a result of an automobile accident.

If you have sustained an injury, or your car has been damaged in an accident that was not your fault, we have the ability to secure the compensation that is required to pay for your treatment or car improvement. We fight for your medical expenses, personal property damage, and current or future lost wages following an unfortunate accident. 

Can’t I just hire any type of attorney to represent me following an accident?

When you are in an automobile accident and are looking for an attorney to represent your case, do not settle for any lawyer. As car accident lawyers, we have in-depth experience in handling these types of cases and working with us will better your chances of winning your case.  

How do I know if I need a car accident lawyer?

If you were not injured or your claim is not more than $3,000, you may be able to work directly with the insurance company.  However, if you are in pain, have a loss of mobility, require medication, or feel unable to continue with normal activities as you used to – you should speak with one of our car accident lawyers.  In this situation, you may have extensive soft tissue damage that requires medical attention and ongoing treatment.  This makes it critical for you to receive compensation that can not only cover your medical expenses to date but also account for the expenses you will have in the future.  Since many insurance companies want to settle your claim quickly, it is important to wait to resolve the case until there is a full picture of what your injuries truly are.

Working with a lawyer is also beneficial due to how complicated the legal system is.  Any time that you go to court specific paperwork must be filed with the court and served on the other party.  There are deadlines and a specific process for how to gather and submit evidence to the court, filing deadlines for your witness list, pre-trial motions that can be made, etc.  Without extensive legal training and courtroom experience, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to understand these rules and to follow them.  Working with experienced car accident attorneys can, therefore, ensure that you have the best opportunity for success in your case.