Jumat, 17 Juli 2015

Tips On The Services Rendered 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.

Such tasks sometimes involve complex legal considerations that are best handled by experienced New Orleans Business Attorneys. If these tasks are not completed properly or if they are not completed at all, your business may face financial jeopardy. Some of the top issues that New Orleans business attorneys can help you with are discussed below.

Business Formation

Under Louisiana law there are several different types of business structures: sole proprietorship, limited liability company, partnership, S corporation, and C corporation. In determining how to structure your business, there are a number of different considerations, including tax and liability issues. New Orleans business attorneys will explain to you these options and advise you on the long-term ramifications of the option you select.

Buying a Business

Buying or selling a business is more than simply exchanging a check for the keys to the business. A close look at the business by New Orleans business attorneys may uncover important issues that must be considered when negotiating the sale of your business or the purchase of a business. For example, it may be necessary to address the fate of key assets used by the business that are not owned by the business such as real estate or intellectual property.

Employment Agreements

If you are at the point in your business where you need more help you will be faced with hiring employees or independent contractors. Hiring people to work for you may raise a number of issues regarding confidentiality, workers' compensation, benefits as well as tax and reporting requirements. New Orleans business attorneys can draft employment agreement and workplace rules that will help ensure that you and your business are well-protected should the employment arrangement sour.

Exit Planning

If you are just starting a business, making a plan for what will happen to the business when you decide to retire or pass away may not be a priority. However, it is important to plan well in advance for the future of your business with respect to ownership, management, and operations. New Orleans business attorneys will be able to design a plan tailored to your wishes that ensures the continuity of the business after it changes ownership, protects business assets, and minimizes tax consequences.

Protecting company intangible assets

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.

Whether you would like assistance prior to starting your business, need help with long-term business planning or have a business problem that needs immediate attention, contact Barrios Kingsdorf & Casteix.




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