Business Protection and Performance

Beat the Statistics

    • 1 out of 5 businesses close in the first year.
    • 1 out of 2 businesses close in the first 5 years.
    • 7 out of 10 businesses close within 10 years.
    • 75-90% of all businesses are involved in lawsuits at any given time.
    • 36-53% of businesses with less than 50 employees are involved in lawsuits at any given time.
    • Lawsuits cost small businesses over $1 Billion each year.

Most lawsuits can be avoided by using proactive business practices.

Forbes and Entrepreneur magazines list contracts and intellectual property as two of the top areas businesses should pay more attention to in order to protect themselves.

Legal counsel for small businesses and solopreneurs.

Having a small business doesn't mean you have small dreams.   If you are are in business for yourself it may be because you have something great to share, something you are passionate about. It may be because you like being your own boss, or want the flexibility to use your business to support what you really want - a good life.

Whatever the reason, you don't go into it with the goal of creating a flop. You want to create something that succeeds.

Let me help you build a resilient, thriving business.

Get the premium benefits of in-house counsel without the premium cost.

Services Include:

  • Outside General Counsel
  • Business formation advice, filing, and compliance.*
  • Contract review
  • Creation of contracts and contract templates.
  • Policy and procedure review and development assistance.
  • Website and sales page review.
  • Business or project name vetting (for trademark compliance).
  • Counsel regarding copyright, fair use, copyright licensing, trademarks, First Amendment, etc.
  • Copyright registration.*
  • Conflict Management Consultation
  • Cease and desist letters, demand letters, and replies.
  • Review status of contractors and vendors.
  • Help finding litigation counsel and managing litigation as necessary (litigation not included).
  • Review employment law issues (HR services not included)

*Rates are for attorney’s services only and do not include filing/registration fees, licensing fees, external experts or other similar out-of-pocket costs.