SUPPORTING THE LEGAL NEEDS OF SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN THE PHOENIX AREA
You may want an attorney's help with your business if:
- You are acquiring office space and are not sure what should or shouldn’t be included in the lease.
- You are starting a business and are not sure if an LLC is the best option.
- Your business is already up and running but you don’t have a contract for your clients to sign (or you do, but it’s a template you found online).
- You are buying a business and the contract prepared by the seller is too informal.
Your business is your livelihood. It’s your baby. It’s what brings you passion and joy, but it’s also what brings you your income.
Sure, it’s easy to start a business without an attorney. Put together a website, get some emails out there and start recruiting customers. But what if a business relationship goes sour? How do you handle hiring employees or contractors? How do you protect the assets in your business?
Any time you start a new venture, but especially when your business is growing, it’s important to have all the legal pieces in place. You need to know that you are protected and that contracts and agreements are in place—before something goes wrong.
In addition to establishing start-up, ground-zero business documents, I can ensure a joint venture or partnership gets started on the right foot by establishing partner agreements. If you’re starting a business with a friend or family member, things might look rosy today but the last thing you want is to strain your personal relationship because you didn’t communicate fully at the beginning of your business relationship.
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BUSINESS PLANNING SERVICES
BUSINESS PLANNING LEGAL FEES
LLC Set-Up
$500
Includes filing Articles of Organization with the Arizona Corporation Commission and obtaining an Employer Identification Number with the IRS. *Does not include operating agreement*
Operating Agreement
$1500-$2,000 (includes Buy/Sell provisions)
A business contract that outlines the operations of an LLC, detailing the agreements between the LLC's members (the owners). Many refer to this as a partnership agreement.
Contract Review
Typically $525-$750, but the length/complexity of the contract will determine the fee.
Lease Review
Typically $875-$2000, but the length/complexity of the lease will determine the fee
Contract Preparation
$700-$1500, but the length/complexity of the lease will determine the fee
- Independent Contractor Agreement
- Employment Contract
- Service Agreement (agreement you would have your clients sign)
- Asset Purchase Agreement
Promissory Notes
- Promissory note (unsecured) $525
- Promissory note and Deed of Trust (doesn’t include recording) $875
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