When you own a business, you want to make sure you are protected to the fullest extent of the law. After all, you've poured your time and finances into making the business a success and want to safeguard that success and the future of the enterprise. Below, the business lawyers and mediation professionals at Brown, Burgoon, & Hartnagel, PC, in Nanuet, NY, discuss a few reasons to consult an attorney.

3 Reasons to Hire a Business Lawyer

1. Get Help Choosing a Business Structure

If your business is in the early stages of development, you want to choose the right structure for it. This ensures a level of protection against personal liability, and it will account for the future growth and evolution of the establishment. Popular structures include limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations, and nonprofit designations.

2. Design Legally Sound Contracts

As a business owner, you likely have multiple contracts with different parties. Your relationships with employees, vendors, and clients may all involve various contracts, and these documents must be both legally sound and inclusive of all the terms inherent in the business relationship. When you hire a mediation and business lawyer, they will design the contracts that best meet the needs of your business.

3. Guide You on Employee Issues

Employees are important for any business. However, it's not uncommon for employee-related issues to arise, and you want to be prepared to handle whatever comes up. A lawyer will review your employee documents and materials, hiring practices, and company policies to guarantee both you and your workers have some measure of legal protection. If an employee takes legal action against you, your attorney can serve as a mediation professional and work to defuse the situation and find mutually agreeable solutions for everyone involved.

Look out for your business and future by enlisting the support of an attorney. Since 1992, Brown, Burgoon, & Hartnagel, PC, have been representing clients throughout Rockland and Orange Counties in business, mediation, and taxation. Call (845) 624-1966 or visit their website to schedule a free consultation.