Lara Law Firm

 

You’re busy running your business and you don’t have time to become an expert on all the various legal issues that affect it. Yet, failing to comply with these issues can expose your business to liability.

We can advise you on the legal issues you will encounter while running your business to mitigate risk, get out of trouble, and capitalize on opportunities.

How we work with business owners.

• Relationships, not transactions. We believe in developing long-term relationships with our clients, which allows us to better understand their needs and spot issues where we can provide value.
• Proactive, not reactive. We take a proactive approach which to avoid problems before they become expensive and time consuming.
• Open Communication. We encourage open communication with our clients so they can get the advice they need at the time they need it.
• Convenient. We understand that you are busy, so we work with your schedule and try to make the process as convenient as possible.

Services we provide to businesses and business owners.

Business Formation - We can help you choose the right entity form to operate your business through and make sure it is properly set up.

Relevant documents include: certificates of formation, company agreements, bylaws, buy-sell agreements, and employment agreements.

Corporate Governance – We help you observe the formalities of operating as an entity and keep your company records.

Relevant documents include: meeting minutes, resolutions, public information reports, certificates of amendment.

Business Contracts – We review and prepare contracts that you will encounter or need as you conduct business.

Relevant documents include: employment agreements, purchase agreements, independent contractor agreements, confidentiality agreements, noncompetition agreements.

Sales and Purchases – We provide advice, assist with due diligence, and review and prepare the necessary documents to complete the sale or purchase of business interests, assets or entire businesses.

Relevant documents: share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, letters of Intent, security agreements.

Succession Planning – Whether it is a planned exit or an unexpected one, we help put in place a plan to smoothly transition management and ownership of your business while preserving its value.

Relevant documents: buy-sell agreements, company agreements, wills, trusts.

How We Charge

The majority of our business services are charged as a fixed fee which is determined up front. Some business owners choose to retain us on a subscription basis where they pay a fixed monthly fee and we provide ongoing legal counsel. And when a fixed fee or subscription plan is not the right fit, we charge on an hourly basis for the amount of work we perform. Whatever the arrangement, we will agree before any work is performed so you can budget accordingly.

We would love the opportunity to learn about your business and talk about how we can become a part of your team. Contact us to schedule a business strategy session.