Business Law
Business Law Services
Smith Law Group offers comprehensive business law services, guiding clients through key stages like business formation, asset transactions, and succession planning. Our flexible subscription packages provide ongoing legal support, including consulting, risk assessment, and contract services. We help businesses make informed decisions, avoid costly legal issues, and lay a strong foundation for long-term success. Whether you need help drafting contracts, setting up your business, or planning for the future, we ensure your assets and interests are fully protected.
Business Formation
Whether you are starting a side hustle, creating an LLC to hold title to a property, or launching your entrepreneurial dream, we can help you select the correct business entity for your needs, and to limit your personal liability. We’ll ensure that your operating documents contain all the essential terms to prevent potential future problems. We can also assist you in maintaining your business entity records, and ensure you comply with all filing requirements under the Connecticut Secretary of State. Start your business with the confidence that you have laid the foundation to protect your assets.
Contract Drafting, Review, and Negotiation
Contracts, even the simplest ones, often contain hidden clauses that could shift the advantage from one party to another. If you need contracts drafted for your business or are considering an agreement with another entity, having a skilled attorney review it is crucial to avoid unfavorable terms. Our team provides expert drafting and review services for a wide range of business agreements, including consulting contracts, NDAs, leases, operating documents, license agreements, buy/sell agreements, easements, and more, ensuring all key elements are properly negotiated before finalizing any deal.
Business Asset Transaction & Succession Planning
Major life events like getting married, buying a home, or starting a business are perfect opportunities to secure your family's future and protect your assets. By creating a customized estate plan, we help you safeguard your legacy and keep your loved ones out of probate. We take the time to understand your unique needs, address any concerns about the probate process, and provide essential legal documents such as wills, healthcare directives, durable powers of attorney, and revocable trusts to ensure your wishes are honored and your assets are protected.
Business Counsel Concierge Services
Our monthly subscription service is designed for small businesses with recurring legal needs that don’t yet require a full-time, in-house attorney. We offer flexible packages tailored to fit the size and specific requirements of your business. Services include legal guidance, risk assessments, business consulting, contract review (both internal and external), and business succession planning. By providing ongoing support and strategic advice, we aim to help clients avoid expensive legal pitfalls and ensure they receive the necessary consultation to make informed decisions over time.
50 % of small business in the US are operated from home.
— SBA.gov