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FAQs About LLC Lawyers
What Can An LLC Lawyer Help You With?
An Limited Liability Company (LLC) lawyer is a professional that assists businesses during formation, mergers, and acquisitions. They provide services for LLC filings and maintenance and are often consulted to help businesses decide whether or not an LLC is right for them based on their long-term goals.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire An LLC Formation Attorney In The U.S.?
The cost of an LLC attorney depends on several factors, including your location, how complex your business is, and the number of members that will be in your LLC. Lawyers in this area of specialization typically charge around $100 to $300 an hour to assist with LLC set-up, for an approximate total cost of $1,000 to $3,000.
How To Find The Best LLC Lawyer
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Need An LLC Formation Attorney In Your Area?
Check out the LLC attorneys we have listed. You can use UpCounsel to search for a lawyer who operates in your state. The best lawyers should be experienced in LLC law and should offer to work with you on an ongoing basis.
What Does LLC Stand For In Law?
LLC stands for Limited Liability Company. It’s a business structure designed to prevent members from being held personally liable for debts and lawsuits incurred by a company. Since LLCs are not taxable, it’s considered a “pass-through” entity, meaning that while losses and profits are filed on personal income tax returns, owners can’t be held liable on an individual basis for anything the business owes.
Is An LLC A Good Idea?
To figure out whether an LLC is suitable for your company, it’s best to consult an LLC formation attorney. Generally, LLCs work well for small businesses since they offer tax benefits and require minimal recordkeeping.
Do I Need A Lawyer To Start An LLC?
While you don’t technically need to hire an LLC lawyer to form an LLC, it makes the process much easier. A lawyer will guide you through the process of filing important documents (like an Articles of Organization with your state), ensure all records are error-free and properly maintained, and provide ongoing legal advice.
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 4669 reviews for Business Formation attorneys
Operating Agreement Review
"Colin help review and draft an Operating Agreement. He responded to questions in a timely manner and was very clear/transparent with associated fees."
Katelyn L
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Apollo Beach,
FL,
5 days ago
Review Operating Agreement
"Eric was concise, prompt and offered options when requested. Very easy to work with and knowledgeable!"
Betty K
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Laguna Beach,
CA,
11 days ago
Draft Buyout Agreement
"Stacy was easy to work with and helped move the transaction forward."
Katherine C
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Camas,
WA,
12 days ago
Assist with Other Business Formation Matter
"Katie communicated clear timelines, provided invaluable feedback, and completed the work timely and meticulously. Highly recommend!"
Yelena G
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New Rochelle,
NY,
13 days ago
Advisory Agreement
"Alisha was responsive and professional as always. Third time we've utilized her services."
Erich W
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Little Silver,
NJ,
14 days ago
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Form Partnership
"Had a great experience working with Brent. Would definitely recommend him."
Martin S
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Miami,
FL,
20 days ago
IRC §7216 Consent — Phase 2: Redraft, CPA-Facing Terms Note, and Template Clearance (CPA Hub)
"Bryan was very easy to deal with and answered everything that I needed."
Jim T
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Laguna Hills,
CA,
23 days ago
Review stock purchase agreement
"Thanks for the work on this agreement"
Stefanie L
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Westport,
CT,
25 days ago
Business Formation Consults
"Great help!"
Daniel F
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Austin,
TX,
27 days ago
Outside Counsel for Cosmetics Brand
"Dane was thoughtful, thorough, and highly organized throughout this engagement. They took the time to understand our company's formulation, IP, technology-transfer, and CMO needs and translated those into a practical set of documents we can actually use as the company moves forward. Dane was very responsive, collaborative, and easy to work with. I especially appreciated that they did not overcomplicate the work or push us toward unnecessary legal steps. Their recommendations were clear, commercially minded, and tailored to the stage of the business. The final deliverable was well structured and included both clean and annotated versions, which made it much easier to understand the reasoning behind the revisions. I look forward to working with Dane in the future."
Alesia H
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Rumson,
NJ,
29 days ago
Texas LLC Ownership Change Review
"David was excellent to work with. I brought him self-drafted documents for an LLC membership transfer and asked for a review instead of a from-scratch draft. He turned it around quickly, strengthened the agreements with protections I wouldn't have thought of, and answered all my questions clearly. I'd gladly hire him again and highly recommend him."
Youness M
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Austin,
TX,
about 1 month ago
Form LLC
"Alton is very solid. Not only is he a sharp legal guy, but can operate as a business partner. I would recommend him and plan to use him again."
Matthew B
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Raleigh,
NC,
about 1 month ago
Review of Estate and LLC Documents
"I am extremely pleased with the legal work James provided for me. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to work with, and I would gladly recommend him to others."
Joseph G
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Clifton,
NJ,
about 1 month ago
Form LLC
"Great to work with"
Matthew V
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Minneapolis,
MN,
about 1 month ago
California LLC Operating Agreement Review
"Danny was great to work with. Very thorough, responsive and easy to communicate with. He took the time to understand my situation fully, reviewed everything carefully, and explained his analysis clearly. I greatly appreciated his quick turnaround and would gladly work with him again."
Brett L
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Sherman Oaks,
CA,
about 2 months ago
Founder Loan Agreement & Class B Investor Amendment Package ($10k Raise)
"First time worked with Brandon and will definitely contact him again for my next project. Brandon is professional and knowledgeable, great communication and delivered the job as mentioned."
Hanny T
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Los Angeles,
CA,
about 2 months ago
Review Advisory Agreement - Florida bar admission required
"The ideal attorney to support my startup business. Highly recommended"
Erik A
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Miami,
FL,
about 2 months ago
Review Franchise Agreement
"very knowledgable"
Vincent H
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Wesley Chapel,
FL,
2 months ago
Business Formation Consultation
"Highly recommend working with claire, she did a fantastic job and went above and beyond."
Raphaela S
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Brooklyn,
NY,
3 months ago
Business Formation Consultation
"Mary is a great communicator who did an excellent job walking me through the legal complexities of using public domain content on an e-commerce book site. She made the process clear and straightforward. Highly recommend her."
Harry G
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Waverly,
TN,
3 months ago