If you are starting a new business, consider finding a corporate attorney to guide you through the process. While it is certainly possible to handle the mechanics without legal assistance – given the number of online services available- there is no substitute for the advice you will receive from an experienced lawyer who can help you select the best route for forming your company.
Business formation is only the first step. Once you are up and running a capable
attorney will help you navigatge regulations that apply to your company,
protect yourself against liability, and put in place the mechanisms for
operating a growing business.
Lawyers and law firms come in all shapes and sizes. As a start-up business you are likely to be
best served by a smaller firm – one that specializes in businesses your
size. A large law firm generally
represents large businesses and, as a smaller client, you may not get the sort
of attention and relationship you are seeking and deserve.
Smaller law firms also will help you control costs and, more often than not, you will be dealing
with the same attorney you first meet, not a junior associate. Cost is also a major factor to consider when
contracting a corporate law firm. This
is also related to the size of the law firm that you seek. Large law firms generally charge higher
hourly rates, and assign more than one attorney to your issues – thereby
increasing your costs even more.
Timing is another vital factor when hiring a corporate
lawyer in New York. It is important that you invest time into selecting these
professionals long before you actually need their services. This will allow for
better screening, rather than making the rush when you are in a desperate
situation.
Choosing the right corporate lawyer in New York City is
vital for long term security of your venture. Having a personal lawyer ready to
devote a significant amount of their time attending to your business’ legal
needs can help you avoid legal disasters well before they occur. With the right
law firm, you can ensure that your business’ operations are airtight and
excellent for avoiding unnecessary and at times malicious claims, against your
business which might harm your financial and operational stability.
About The Publisher
Debra Cherney represents corporate clients and individuals
in connection with all aspects of corporate, commercial and real estate
transactions. While a significant portion of her practice has been devoted to
representing companies in the financial services industry, including
international and U.S.-based broker-dealer/investment banking organizations and
an NYSE Group affiliate company, Ms. Cherney represents a diverse group of
clients on a broad range of corporate and transactional matters. These include technology-related and services
agreements; contracts related to information dissemination; corporate
governance; and the purchase, sale and provision of goods and services on
behalf of both providers and customers of those goods and services.
For more Information please visit at:
Website: - http://www.bernsteincherney.com
