lundi 17 août 2015

A Guide On The Services Offered By The Finest New Orleans Business Attorneys

By Aisha Jacaruso


Whether your business is a startup or has been around for several years, whether your business grosses thousands of dollars each year or millions of dollars each year, it is important for you to make sure your business is protected from financial losses that could result from failing to properly care for everyday business legal issues.

Such tasks sometimes involve complex legal considerations that are best handled by experienced New Orleans Business Attorneys. If these tasks are not completed properly or if they are not completed at all, your business may face financial jeopardy. Some of the top issues that New Orleans business attorneys can help you with are discussed below.

Business Formation

A common issue that business owners face is determining the appropriate way to set up the business. There are several different ways that you can set up your business in Louisiana including as a sole proprietorship, partnership, S corporation, C corporation and limited liability company (LLC). Not only will experienced New Orleans business attorneys be able to help you determine the best option for your business needs, such attorneys will also complete the necessary paperwork and file it for you.

Buying and Selling a Business

Buying or selling a business is more than simply exchanging a check for the keys to the business. A close look at the business by New Orleans business attorneys may uncover important issues that must be considered when negotiating the sale of your business or the purchase of a business. For example, it may be necessary to address the fate of key assets used by the business that are not owned by the business such as real estate or intellectual property.

Hiring Employees

New Orleans business attorneys will be able to advise on you on the type of employee relationship that is appropriate for each type of position your business requires. Whether the relationship will be that of an employee or independent contractor, it is important that the terms of the relationship are clearly stated in a well-written agreement. In addition to clauses such as rate of pay, duties and duration of position, you also may need to include clauses related to confidentiality, ownership of work product, noncompetition, and tech privacy.

Succession Planning

If you are concerned about what will happen to your business once you retire or pass away, New Orleans business attorneys can help you put together a plan for your business to smoothly transition from your control to someone you designate in advance. A comprehensive succession plan will include a review of the corporate structure to ensure ease of ownership changes, a determination of the most efficient method of transferring the business, and a determination as to who should be the future owner or manager of your business.

Intellectual Property

Logos, domain names, and inventions are all examples of valuable intangible assets that are key to the success of your business. It is important to properly protect such assets. There are a number of different ways that New Orleans business attorneys can help you protect your business' intellectual property, including through copyright filings, trademark registration, patent applications, and licensing agreements.

Whether you would like assistance prior to starting your business, need help with long-term business planning or have a business problem that needs immediate attention, contact Barrios Kingsdorf & Casteix.




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