What kind of lawyer do I need for my small business?
The kind of Florida business lawyer you need for your small business depends on the issue you need. There are two types of business lawyers, transactional lawyers and litigation lawyers. Transactional lawyers, sometimes known as corporate lawyers, specialize in matters involving transactions where there is no dispute. Business litigation lawyers help businesses with disputes.
Business Transaction Lawyers (aka Corporate Lawyers)
Business transaction lawyers focus on transactions including
- Corporation formation (LLCs and corporations)
- Business acquisitions
- Corporate structure
- Operating agreements
- Contract negotiations
- Contract drafting
- Business due diligence
- Commercial lease reviews
- Trademarks
- Licensing agreements
- Compliance
- Franchises
- SAFE Agreements
- Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
- Joint Venture Agreements
- Purchase Agreement Reviews
Business Litigation Lawyers
Business litigation lawyers handle disputes. If you need a cease and desist and letter, demand letter, or need to file a lawsuit, then you need a business litigation lawyer.
Although the two types of lawyers have overlapping legal knowledge, their skillset and goals are very different. While some lawyers do handle both types of business matters, a business litigator may be too aggressive for your transaction resulting in killing a deal, whereas a business transaction lawyer may be too conciliatory in the context of a lawsuit.
Motiva Business Law Business Transaction Lawyers
At Motiva Business Law, we chose to exclusively focus on business transactions. We strong believe that small businesses benefit more having a proper legal foundation than spending thousands of dollars and heartache over matters in court that could have been avoided by having the proper legal documents or compliance in place. In addition, we prefer negotiation and advocacy over aggression or defensiveness.
We provide legal services to business owners, entrepreneurs, startups, professionals, and companies throughout Florida. We assist clients in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, Bradenton, Orlando, Lakeland, Brandon, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, Fort Myers, Naples, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Gainesville, and communities throughout Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Pasco County, Polk County, Manatee County, Sarasota County, Orange County, and beyond.
We also serve clients throughout Illinois including Oak Brook, Burr Ridge, Naperville, Hinsdale, Lombard, Addison, Downers Grove, Oak Park, Darien, Chicago, Lisle, Westmont, Willowbrook, Clarendon Hills, and the Chicagoland Area.