Every business needs a trusted legal adviser, but many business owners think they cannot afford an attorney or that it is not a worthwhile investment for them.  The Matthews Law Group was founded with an entrepreneurial spirit, and our attorneys understand what goes into forming and running a business.  We have the knowledge and experience to advise you on the legal issues that affect your company, but we never forget to consider your business priorities and budget when we counsel you on your options.  We pride ourselves on providing value to our clients in everything we do, and our alternative flat-fee billing ensures that business owners will be able to budget for and prioritize their legal needs.

Our firm can help you during all stages of the life of your business.  Starting with business entity formation, we will advise you on what form of entity bests suits your business’s needs.  We recognize that business formation is not a one size fits all proposition, and we educate ourselves on the details of your operations, including consulting with your tax professionals, to determine what entity will best help you accomplish your goals and protect you from both tax and legal liability.  Our attorneys do more than file a piece of paper with the state to start your company.  Our fees include the cost of drafting the creation paperwork and filing it with the state, drafting the Operating Agreement or Bylaws, and counseling the client on how to limit personal liability for the operations of the business.  Additionally, we will waive our registered-agent fee for serving as the company’s registered agent for the first calendar year.

• Limited Liability Companies
• Corporations
• S-Corps
• Partnerships
• Franchises

Our attorneys focus on providing a firm foundation for our business clients to keep them out of conflict and out of court, which ultimately keeps down the cost of doing business.  We stay in touch with our business clients to keep abreast of potential issues and liabilities, but we charge only when we provide a legal service.

• Contract drafting and review
• Negotiation
• Employment Issues
• E-Commerce issues (see our Internet and Social Media page)
• Trademark and Copyright services (see our Trademark and Copyright page)

While much of our work is focused on limiting our business clients’ liability and keeping them out of court, sometimes no amount of planning or negotiation will keep you out of a dispute.  Our attorneys have the skill and experience to handle any type of business litigation and to aggressively advocate for our clients in court.

• Business and commercial lawsuits
• Automobile warranty defense
• Professional liability claims
• Enforcement of non-compete agreements and nondisclosure agreements
• Trade secret litigation
• Copyright infringement litigation
• Trademark infringement litigation
• Domain name disputes, including guidance on Uniform Domain-Name Dispute Resolution Policy and Anti-Cybersquatting Protection Act

At some point, usually much sooner than clients expect, a business will need to develop an exit plan.  Our firm is equipped to advise you and help guide you through this process.

• Buy/Sell Agreements
• Business succession planning
• Estate planning (see our Trusts and Estates page)

The Matthews Law Group provides responsive, relevant, and accurate legal solutions to our business clients while always respecting our clients’ business needs and budget.  We look forward to discussing with you what our firm can do for you.