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Kaliah Kirkland
Tony Guo
Ronald Roundy
Yuri Kvichko
Shoeb Mohammed
Gregory Reaume
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Sacramento Startup Lawyers
Why Should My Company Hire a Startup Attorney?
The early days of a company are usually shaky. More than half of startups fail within a couple of years. That's because they start poorly and never recover.
Hiring a startup attorney will help your business build a solid foundation. Many of the best startup lawyers have experience with new companies. They know the mistakes that can bankrupt a business. They also know the ways to help the company turn a profit faster, the main issue in any startup's survival.
You'll need a startup attorney to help you decide how to run your business. This person can offer good advice about how your startup should work. Choices include:
- C Corporation
- Limited Liability Corporation
- Partnership
- S Corporation
- Sole Proprietorship
A startup that chooses the wrong structure will struggle to succeed. A top lawyer will ask questions of you and others within your organization. Using these answers, they'll decide how to write your business charter. Getting this decision right is often the difference between a sound business and bankruptcy.
Another important reason to hire one of the best startup attorneys is the law. Your business must follow the rules of the city of Sacramento, the state of California, and all applicable federal laws. As the founder of a new company, you're not likely to know which rules apply to your business.
An attorney will offer guidance on important subjects such as:
- Hiring practices: Laws require all businesses to follow certain practices when hiring new workers. Without a lawyer, you're likely to break these rules, leaving your business vulnerable to lawsuits.
- Patents and trademarks: During the early days of your startup, everything you do is new. Even your company logo and name could cause legal problems. You must check to see if anyone has an existing claim on these things.
Also, you may invent a new prototype, process, or piece of equipment. A top attorney will help you trademark or patent your idea. In such instances, using an attorney actually saves you money in the long run.
- Tax liability: A top startup attorney can teach the owners how to set up their tax paperwork. They can also offer advice on the best ways to cut the tax burden during the early years when money is tight.
How to Find the Best Startup Lawyer in Sacramento, California
The key to finding the top lawyer for your startup is good research. You should check reviews on websites to see what other customers think of an attorney. You should also ask for referrals from other business owners or trusted friends in your network.
One of the first things you should check is whether an attorney has passed the bar in the state of California. You should rule out anyone who hasn't.
The California Supreme Court has created a series of rules about proper attorney behavior. The state legislature has more rules that a lawyer must follow. When someone registers a complaint about an attorney, the state's bar association investigates.
Someone who breaks one of the rules receives a warning, gets put on probation, or earns a suspension. Any of these is reason enough to rule out a lawyer. You need to hire someone you can trust.
Another good idea is to look up a lawyer's bio. Most major law firms list these on their websites. A quick read will show whether an attorney meets your needs.
The main thing to look at is whether the person has experience with startups. The best attorneys list this information on their bios. That's because they know that this knowledge will help them get more clients.
When a lawyer doesn't list this information, you may still keep them in mind. Contact them by email or phone. Ask the person whether they have experience and, if so, why they don't list it on their bio page.
Which Questions Should I Ask the Startup Attorney?
Have you passed the bar exam in the state of California?
Have any clients registered a formal complaint against you?
How much experience do you have with startups?
Do you still have a working relationship with any startup?
Can you offer any referrals?
How much do you charge?
Do you have a set fee or do you bill per hour?
If you charge by the hour, how does my company avoid overbilling?
Do you offer a payment plan for cash-poor startups?
What's your current workload?
Will you have enough time to build a working relationship with the startup?
Will other employees from your company work on this account?
If so, what are their titles and qualifications?
What's your firm's favored type of communication with customers?
Have you ever handled incorporation in the state of California?
Have you ever handled a trademark or patent process?
The success of your startup depends on your earliest choices. Hiring a top startup attorney is one of the best ways to position your company for long-term success.
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