Much of my practice involves counseling businesses on how to avoid legal problems. No one likes to spend more money on legal fees than is absolutely necessary, right?
In my 18 years of practice, I have found that spending a few carefully allocated dollars towards prevention of legal problems goes a long way. Any good business lawyer should be able to review your situation and recommend those measures that will allow you to sleep better at night.
Finally, the business owner needs to treat his or her business lawyer like any other vendor. Don’t be afraid to get fee and cost estimates in advance (in writing). Find out exactly who is going to be working on your matters — so that you don’t end up paying for the lawyer to train his or her junior staff at your expense.
