Whether you are a one-person operation or a large company with an eye on expansion, you can benefit from the services of a corporate attorney. These professionals will counsel you on the best ways to protect your business to ensure success, solvency, and growth. Below are four reasons to consult a lawyer, no matter where you are in your organization's development or lifespan.

Why Enlist a Corporate Attorney?

1. Decide How to Structure Your Business

Are you a corporation or partnership with more than one leader; a sole proprietorship with just yourself as owner, operator, and employee; or a nonprofit with special tax-exempt status? These are just a sampling of the various business structures out there. A corporate attorney will help decide how to best structure your business, so it meets all applicable laws and tax guidelines as well as the goals you have set.

2. Deal With Employee Issues

When you have a staff, you have certain duties and responsibilities under the law. Despite your best intentions, issues with employees may arise, and this is where an attorney comes in. They will work with you and your team to resolve matters and provide solutions that respect staff members while safeguarding the business and its bottom line.

3. Draft or Negotiate a Contract

Contracts are essential to any business. They make certain you and anyone you do business with have a full understanding of the working relationship. When drafting or negotiating the document, always meet with a corporate attorney; they will review the details to guarantee you are getting the best deal possible and that all terms are spelled out clearly and plainly.

4. Sell or Purchase a Business

When it comes time to sell your business or acquire a new one and expand your interests, make a lawyer part of the process. An attorney looks out for you and the bottom line and confirms that everything is carried out legally and in line with your goals. They also handle all the paperwork associated with the transaction, which frees up your schedule, so you can focus on the next phase of the business.

Now that you have an idea of the kind of support a corporate attorney provides, let Luke A. Weiland, Attorney at Law, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, be your legal advocate. For over 12 years, he has been representing businesses and individual clients in a variety of legal matters, including contract negotiations, employee issues, and buying and selling companies. He offers quality legal counsel and representation to protect your interests. Call (715) 422-6808 or reach out online to arrange an appointment today.