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Attorney

Do you need an attorney? Yes. It’s an attorney’s job to know where the legal land mines are. Especially if you’ve never owned a small business before, attorney’s fees will probably be a small price for peace of mind. An attorney’s function is not just to get you out of legal trouble. A good attorney can help you avoid legal problems before they happen.

For most of your needs, you want a basic business attorney, in other words, a corporate attorney who knows small businesses. Describe your business needs to the attorney. If your needs lie outside her specialization, ask for a referral to the correct specialist. Many attorneys work in large practices with experts in several different specialties under one roof. These large firms give you the advantage of multiple resources when you need them. Always have one main attorney representing your interests, though.

When you go in for the initial interview with an attorney, in fact any time you go in for a consultation, have a list of questions. Time with an attorney is not cheap. Do some advance planning. Use your attorney’s time wisely. Doing so is using your own money wisely.