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A business owner is faced with many legal issues in the course of doing business. Some of these issues may be simple to address while others more complicated. Some common legal issues you may need to address include:

  • Deciding on your business structure
  • Contract preparation, interpretation and negotiation (including leases and financing agreements)
  • Regulatory compliance (including zoning, permits, licenses, etc.)
  • Insurance issues
  • Intellectual property issues
  • Employment issues

While many business owners think they can save money by handling these issues on their own, they often find out that the cost of not seeking professional advice ends up being far greater than the money they were trying to save. This document contains tips on how to choose a lawyer and resources for finding a lawyer.

 


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