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Christopher R.
Trusted business and intellectual property attorney for small to midsize businesses.
"Chris was knowledgable, fast and easy to work with. He created a custom Terms of Service document and Privacy Policy for an internet-based business."
Paul S.
I focus my practice on startups and small to mid-size businesses, because they have unique needs that mid-size and large law firms aren't well-equipped to service. In addition to practicing law, I have started and run other businesses, and have an MBA in marketing from Indiana University. I combine my business experience with my legal expertise, to provide practical advice to my clients. I am licensed in Ohio and California, and I leverage the latest in technology to provide top quality legal services to a nationwide client-base. This enables me to serve my clients in a cost-effective manner that doesn't skimp on personal service.
"Was my great pleasure working with Paul. He is very knowledgeable about startups/companies, professional, wise, and supportive. I would highly recommend him."
Matthew R.
I am an attorney located in Denver, Colorado with 13 years of experience working with individuals and businesses of all sizes. My primary areas of practice are general corporate/business law, real estate, commercial transactions and agreements, and M&A. I strive to provide exceptional representation at a reasonable price.
"Matthew was incredibly fast with his communication and work. Thank you for the help."
Melissa G.
I provide practical, plain-English legal guidance to solopreneurs and small businesses who want to build strong foundations and make informed decisions with confidence. With 20+ years of experience—including 16 years in-house advising senior and executive leaders—I bring the insight of a trusted legal partner who understands how legal strategy supports long-term business growth. My clients walk away feeling supported, seen, and empowered. They know I genuinely care about their success and bring more than just legal knowledge—I bring a coach’s mindset, a problem-solver’s lens, and a commitment to helping them protect what they’ve worked hard to build. Whether you’re reviewing contracts, forming your business, protecting your brand, or need ongoing legal support, I’m here to deliver clear, actionable guidance and solutions that fit your business.
Cory B.
Attorney Cory Barack specializes in business, real estate, probate, and energy law. He can help you with oil/gas leases, easements, property sales, drafting contracts and wills, setting up companies, and resolving disputes. He is licensed to practice law in Ohio and is located in Eastern Ohio.
Jeffrey K.
I've been a Real Estate attorney for over 25 years. I handle real estate transactions, commercial collections, foreclosures, replevins, landlord tenant issues and small business matter.
"Jeff is a great attorney to work with. Very responsive and excellent attention to detail. Excellent quality of work with actionable next steps and insightful suggestions for consideration."
Tim E.
I help small businesses, entrepreneurs, and business owners draft, review, and negotiate the agreements behind their operations and transactions. My work includes service agreements and MSAs, LLC operating and shareholder agreements, business purchase documents, commercial leases, independent contractor agreements, and NDAs. My approach is practical: understand what you are trying to accomplish, identify the terms that materially affect the deal, and deliver clear, usable documents without unnecessary complexity. For reviews, I focus on meaningful risks and proposed solutions, with redlines and plain-English explanations. I offer fixed-fee services for defined projects, from a single contract review to a broader business transaction. Each proposal identifies the deliverables, revision scope, and expected turnaround so you know what is included before we begin.
"Excellent experience with Tim on my relatively complex EULA for a suite of network appliance products. Tim was very fair with pricing, responsive, diligent, thorough, technically knowledgeable, took the time to address all my questions and concerns, and finished (with revision) on schedule and budget. Great experience overall and I'll definitely be using Tim for more work in the future with my business. I'll also be using Contract Counsel and recommending it to everyone I know as well! THANK YOU! -Devin"
Drew B.
Drew is an entrepreneurial business attorney with over twenty years of corporate, compliance and litigation experience. Drew currently has his own firm where he focuses on providing outsourced general counsel and compliance services (including mergers & acquisitions, collections, capital raising, real estate, business litigation, commercial contracts and employment matters). Drew has deep experience counseling clients in healthcare, medical device, pharmaceuticals, information technology, manufacturing, and services.
"Hired for a settlement contract to be written out in legal manner. Ammended contract as well to add clauses that we had not written.Efficient, professional. Said the time-frame would be about 4 business days and he did deliver on that in fact worked through the weekend and mlk day. Offered one final revision as well as a call to finalize language of contract. The final document delivery was more than we expand also he went above and beyond to deliver extra documents we may need. Would highly recommend."
November 6, 2020
Christopher S.
Chris Sawan is a JD/CPA who practices in the area of business law, contracts and franchising in the State of Ohio.
January 20, 2021
Elizabeth R.
Elizabeth is an experienced attorney with a demonstrated history of handling transactional legal matters for a wide range of small businesses and entrepreneurs, with a distinct understanding of dental and medical practices. Elizabeth also earned a BBA in Accounting, giving her unique perspective about the financial considerations her clients encounter regularly while navigating the legal and business environments. Elizabeth is highly responsive, personable and has great attention to detail. She is also fluent in Spanish.
May 12, 2021
Robert D.
I am a general practice lawyer with 21 years of experience handling a wide variety of cases, both civil and criminal
March 29, 2022
Patrycja S.
Freelance attorney helping others beat overflow work by assisting with legal research, legal drafting, discovery, litigation support and client relations.
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Business Entity
Ohio
Can a sole proprietorship be converted into a corporation?
I currently operate a small business as a sole proprietorship, but as my business has grown, I am considering converting it into a corporation for liability protection and potential tax advantages. I would like to know if it is possible to convert my sole proprietorship into a corporation, and if so, what steps would be involved in the process and any legal implications I should be aware of.
Gary S.
Hello. Thank you for the opportunity to respond to this question. Yes, you can absolutely transfer your sole proprietorship into a corporation. There are some steps involved, but it is regularly done as a business grows. You may also want to consider a limited liability company as well. So here are key steps to consider: 1. Entity Type and Tax Considerations Decide whether an LLC or corporation better fits your goals. LLC - simpler compliance, pass-through taxation (by default), flexible structure. Corporation (C or S) - better for raising capital, issuing shares, or planning for future investors. Tax implications: Moving from a sole proprietorship to a new entity can change how your income is taxed. You will need to work with a tax professional to determine how the new entity will be taxed. 2. Form the New Entity This creates the legal shell to replace your sole proprietorship. You will choose your state of formation (typically your home state), file your formation documents, pay state filing fees, designate a registered agent for your business, and draft required internal governance documents. 3. Transfer the Business Assets You need to legally move your sole proprietorship’s assets into the new entity. This involves assigning the physical assets, contracts, insurance policies, customer lists, and intellectual property to the new entity, closing and reopening bank accounts to the new entity (you will need a new EIN for the new entity), transferring any licenses, permits, and tax registrations, and notifying vendors and clients of the new entity. You also need to update payroll tax accounts if you have employees. 4. Compliance Going Forward There will be new compliance obligations with any new entity, such as potential annual reports and renewal fees to your state, you must keep business and personal finances 100% separate, and there are typically formalities that must be maintained (especially for corporations), such as minutes, resolutions, stock ledgers. However, LLC’s typically have far less formalities. Please note: This response is for general informational purposes only and does not create an attorney–client relationship. You should consult a qualified attorney and tax professional for advice regarding your specific situation.
Business
C Corp
Ohio
What are the steps and requirements for forming a C Corporation?
I am currently in the process of starting my own business and I have decided to structure it as a C Corporation. I have done some initial research on C Corp formation, but I am still unsure about the specific steps and requirements involved. I would like to consult with a lawyer to get a clear understanding of the process, including any necessary documents, fees, and legal obligations that come with forming a C Corporation. This information will help me ensure that I am following the correct procedures and meeting all the legal requirements in establishing my business as a C Corporation.
Paul S.
You form a corporation by filing articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State. Then you will need initial board resolutions to authorize various post-incorporation organizational matters, as well as bylaws. You will also need to issue stock to the founders. This is the kind of project I have handled for dozens of clients.
Business
Multi-Member LLC
Ohio
Can you explain the process and requirements for forming a multi-member LLC?
I am currently in the process of starting a new business with two partners, and we have decided to form a multi-member LLC. We have a general understanding of what an LLC is and how it offers liability protection, but we are unsure about the specific steps and requirements involved in forming a multi-member LLC. We would like to know about the necessary documents, filing procedures, and any other legal considerations that we should be aware of in order to properly establish our LLC and protect our interests.
Paul S.
You will need to file articles of organization with the Secretary of State of the state where you want to form the LLC. This is relatively easy. More importantly, because you will have 2 or more members, you should have an operating agreement. This is a contract between the members, detailing who the members are, what percentages of the LLC each member owns, how the LLC will be managed, how profits and losses will be allocated, and how distributions will be allocated. The operating agreement should also put restrictions on voluntary and involuntary (think divorce, death, bankruptcy) transfers of ownership, so that you don't suddenly end up with a new member that you don't want. The operating agreement is not filed with the state. You should have an experienced lawyer help you with the operating agreement, as it can be pretty complex.
Business
Invoice Template
Texas
What should I include on my invoices?
I have a template I downloaded off of the internet and am looking to confirm I have everything in it that is needed.
Donya G.
Rate, hours worked and a detail of the work completed. DISCLAIMER The answers to these questions do not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship with the attorney and anyone who reviews these responses.
Business
Building Lease
California
Are building lease deposits refundable?
I am a tenant looking to rent a commercial building. I am in the process of signing the lease agreement and wanted to understand if the security deposit I have to pay will be refundable. I understand that this will depend on the terms of the lease, but I wanted to get a better understanding of what is common in the industry.
David B.
Generally speaking, a security deposit is refundable after a lease expires if the tenant complies with all of the terms and conditions of the lease. When a landlord leases a commercial building, they are giving the tenant possession of a very valuable asset and they are trusting the tenant to maintain and care for it. The deposit gives some assurance to the landlord that if the premises is damaged or rent is not paid, there is a source of money to pay the landlord. This is the general way security deposits work but the landlord and tenant can agree to substantially different terms.
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