Small Business Law - Small businesses and entrepreneurs are frequently subject to the same laws and regulations as large, publicly-traded corporations. The only difference between the large and small businesses is that large corporations have counsel to advise them in all matters that impact their business. Your small business should have the same protection.
As a small business owner, you should have counsel that assists you in understanding the best entity for your business. Your small business attorney should help you understand the advantages and risks of each entity and help you manage the risks of small business ownership from hiring your first employee to closing your business.
NicholsonPham's attorneys will help you start your business, draft/review/negotiate contracts, change from one business form to another, handle employment matters and wind up business for you when you are done.
Our attorneys can assist you with:
Business formation - Advising you on the legal requirements for starting your business and preparing organizational documents for your limited liability company, corporation or partnership including drafting of shareholder agreements, operating agreements, partnership agreements etc.
Contract drafting/review/negotiation - Drafting, reviewing and negotiating sales and service contracts, employment contracts, covenants not to compete, nondisclosure agreements, commercial leases, etc.
Employment law - Responding to wage and hour complaints, unemployment claims, claims of discrimination and harassment (EEOC or otherwise), Family and Medical Leave Act Claim Defense and Americans with Disabilities Act Claim Defense, as well as, employment advising on hiring, discipline and termination practices.
Winding down/dissolution - Succession planning, dissolving your business and winding down (notification, claims resolution, distribution of company assets).
Weblinks
Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) - Business planning and consulting services. www.score.org
Small Business Center Network (SBCN) - Business planning assistance. www.sbcn.nc.gov
Small Business Administration (SBA) - Business planning assistance. www.sba.gov
