Saturday, July 18, 2015

Guidelines About The Services Provided By The Best New Orleans Business Attorneys

Guidelines About The Services Provided By The Best New Orleans Business Attorneys

By Aisha Jacaruso


With a great idea for a product or service it is not too difficult to start a business in New Orleans. However, along with a great idea sound legal advice is also necessary to ensure the long term viability of a business.

New Orleans business attorneys are available to not only assist you in the face of a crisis, but also to help avoid future problems through proper advance planning. Some common business issues that New Orleans business attorneys can help you with include issues related to business structure, buying a business, employee agreements, succession planning and protecting intellectual property.

Choice of Business Structure

After deciding to start a business one of the first critical decisions that you will need to make is the type of structure your business will have. New Orleans business attorneys will be able to explain to you the pros and cons of sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and limited liability companies. The type of business you intend to operate as well as your personal and business priorities will determine which type of business entity is best for you.

Buying and Selling a Business

Transferring your interest in a business can be tricky. There is more involved than simply the writing of a check and the handing over of the keys. In order to make sure that your interests are properly protected, a New Orleans business attorney can help you negotiate a fair price and reasonable terms, and review the agreement between you and the buyer to make sure that it accurately reflects the agreed upon terms.

Employment Contracts and Agreements

Well-written employment agreements will ensure that both you and your employees understand the expectations and limitations of the employment relationship. Moreover, clearly written independent contractor agreements will not only define the terms of an independent contractor relationship, but will also ensure that the relationship is not misconstrued as an employee-employer relationship.

Succession Planning

Oftentimes business owners take great care to start a business, but do not plan as well for exiting the business. If you would like to eventually turn over the running of your business to your child or to a key employee, it is important to plan in advance. New Orleans business attorneys will help you develop a plan that will ensure the smooth transitions of both your duties as well as your financial interest in the company to the person of your choosing.

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.

Even seemingly minor business issues can have a major impact on a business if not handled properly. Contact Barrios Kingsdorf & Casteix LLP to learn more about how we can help your business with legal issues.




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