Small companies need business law help just like larger companies, but without in-house counsel, they may hesitate to seek advice from a business attorney. Your Massachusetts small business can benefit from legal counsel about a variety of issues affecting the company and its personnel. When you speak with a Massachusetts business law attorney, you may have a lot of questions about your company’s options and rights.
What are some advantages of speaking with a small business attorney?
A Massachusetts business attorney can provide your small business with customized, individualized advice on specific legal issues. There are many nuances to the typical issues that affect small companies that can’t be properly handled with general information, such as internet searches and template contracts. When you need to protect your business, you need advice that is tailored to your business. A good small-business legal counsel can explain the law, discuss different strategic approaches, answer your questions, and prepare the necessary documents. You can’t get this customized and personalized advice from the internet. Moreover, you will have peace of mind knowing that your business has proper legal protections in place should you face a business dispute.
How do you know when your small company needs legal advice?
As a small business owner, you’re probably concerned about how practical it is to seek legal advice for an issue and how much it will cost. There are several situations where we recommend immediately seeking legal advice to protect your business:
- You need a contract or agreement prepared to document a business relationship
- Your business is going to buy or merge with another company
- You have learned that your business may be sued or need to sue someone
- You have a question about the laws that apply to a business transaction
- Your business is growing, and you want to protect it against legal claims
This list is not exclusive – you may need legal counsel for other situations that arise, such as difficult public relations issues, injuries on your premises, and more. We strongly encourage you to talk to a lawyer, even if you are not sure what your business might need to do. Lawyers can evaluate the situation to determine how your business could respond and recommend various approaches.
Speaking to a lawyer now can save your small business a lot of hassle later. We sometimes meet with potential clients who have tried to handle a serious dispute in-house or prepare a contract themselves, only to find that they did not properly protect themselves from legal liability or missed crucial legal points in the contract.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some common kinds of business disputes that require legal advice?
Small companies may need legal advice when facing conflicts among shareholders, employee disputes, contract-related legal claims, intellectual property infringement, or disputes among business partners, among other situations. Whenever a dispute arises involving your business that could lead to legal action such as a lawsuit, please talk to a qualified business attorney in your area. Contact Daigle Law Office about the dispute by calling 508-771-7444 or using our website Contact Form.
How can my small company protect itself from business disputes?
We recommend that you have a lawyer review your business formation documents and any contracts that your business has signed. You may need revisions to those documents or additional agreements to protect your business best. For example, you may need clarification in your partnership agreement regarding what happens to the business if a partner leaves, becomes disabled, dies, or gets divorced. Additionally, you may need non-disclosure agreements in place or intellectual property protections to secure important information that keeps your business running.
Business Dispute Questions? Let Us Help
Are you looking for a dependable, experienced lawyer who can advise on your business dispute? Daigle Law Office’s attorneys can provide you with experienced Massachusetts business dispute help. It’s not easy to deal with business disagreements, especially when they affect your bottom line. We help clients dealing with tough situations who need solid, reliable legal advice. To schedule a consultation, call 508-771-7444 or use our convenient Contact Form.
