Turning an idea for a business into an actual business takes a lot of work…and a lot of paperwork. The Law Offices of Andrew Dressel LLC helps entrepreneurs in New Jersey handle the drafting, filing, permitting, and licensing needed to create a business plan, launch a startup, or expand an existing business.
We are passionate about helping today’s innovators follow in the footsteps of Garden State visionaries like Thomas Edison, Sara Spencer Washington, and the Johnson brothers. Hiring us to get the business over the necessary legal and bureaucratic hurdles allows our clients to focus on the business aspects of starting and growing a business.
How Can a Lawyer Help with a Business Plan?
Whether an entrepreneur is at the sketch-on-the-back-of-an-envelope stage, seeking financing, or ready to expand, the The Law Offices of Andrew Dressel LLC team is here to help manage risk and avoid the legal pitfalls that could set the business back or force it to close its doors.
We can answer big-picture questions about business structures and their impact on future growth and liabilities. But we can also help would-be business owners fill out paperwork and draft the necessary formational documents.
Firm founder Andrew Dressel is a business-minded attorney who truly understands how various legal issues may impact a business, and what it takes to avoid or resolve them.
Business Planning and Formation Services
The Law Offices of Andrew Dressel LLC provides the custom service of a boutique law firm and the expertise of a large name-brand law firm, which is why many New Jersey businesses and business owners rely on us to help them craft business plans and get their start-ups off the ground.
Selecting a Business Structure
One of the first steps to starting a business is figuring out how the business should be structured. There are many different business types to choose from:
- Sole proprietorships: An easy way for a self-employed business owner to manage their affairs.
- Partnerships: Businesses with more than one owner are often created as partnerships. A partnership can be a general partnership, limited partnership (LP), limited liability partnership (LLP), or a joint venture.
- LLCs: These popular business entities protect the owner(s) from personal liability while offering pass-through taxation.
- Corporations: Corporations are owned by shareholders. Most large businesses are corporations.
- Not-for-profits like 501(c)s: These mission-focused entities are tax-exempt and not focused on earning a profit.
Selecting the business entity that is right for a particular project is important because the structure can have a big impact on day-to-day operations. The type of business, and number of business stakeholders, can also dictate how a business should be formed.
The Law Offices of Andrew Dressel LLC’s experienced business attorneys advise startups on the pros and cons of each entity being considered.
Selecting a Business Structure
One of the first steps to starting a business is figuring out how the business should be structured. There are many different business types to choose from:
- Sole proprietorships: An easy way for a self-employed business owner to manage their affairs.
- Partnerships: Businesses with more than one owner are often created as partnerships. A partnership can be a general partnership, limited partnership (LP), limited liability partnership (LLP), or a joint venture.
- LLCs: These popular business entities protect the owner(s) from personal liability while offering pass-through taxation.
- Corporations: Corporations are owned by shareholders. Most large businesses are corporations.
- Not-for-profits like 501(c)s: These mission-focused entities are tax-exempt and not focused on earning a profit.
Selecting the business entity that is right for a particular project is important because the structure can have a big impact on day-to-day operations. The type of business, and number of business stakeholders, can also dictate how a business should be formed.
The Law Offices of Andrew Dressel LLC’s experienced business attorneys advise startups on the pros and cons of each entity being considered.
Drafting & Filing Necessary Business Documents
Once a business structure has been selected, it is time to prepare and file the documents necessary to bring the business to life.
We draft articles of incorporation and bylaws to match the unique goals of the organization. These documents provide the legal framework that governs the business’s operations. They identify ownership and leadership, provide general day-to-day direction, and also dictate how future unforeseen events will play out.
A copy of the articles of incorporation is often requested by the government when a business owner applies for a tax ID and the licenses and permits necessary to open the doors. We help fill out the applications for these items, make sure they are properly filed, and represent our clients in any related hearings or investigations.
Naming the Business
While we leave the hard work of coming up with a catchy business name to our clients, we can take the steps necessary to help our clients register their business name with the state. If desired, we can also help trademark or copyright the business name, logo, and other intellectual property.
Naming the Business
While we leave the hard work of coming up with a catchy business name to our clients, we can take the steps necessary to help our clients register their business name with the state. If desired, we can also help trademark or copyright the business name, logo, and other intellectual property.
Executing Contracts & Reducing Risk
The Law Offices of Andrew Dressel LLC drafts and reviews the contracts our clients need to get their businesses up and running. This includes:
- Employment contracts
- Agreements with vendors and customers
- Leases
- Confidentiality and trade secret documents; and
- Financial forms
- Investment agreements
We review major contracts for the businesses we serve as outside general counsel, and draft custom agreements that protect our clients from legal pitfalls they don’t even know they need to look out for.
Ready to Start Building a Business Plan? Schedule a Consultation with a Business Planning Lawyer
Whether a business owner needs assistance creating a business plan, drafting and filing formation documents, or seeking financing, they can trust The Law Offices of Andrew Dressel LLC to handle the legal issues that arise while they focus on running their business.
Contact The Law Offices of Andrew Dressel LLC today to discuss your business’s legal needs with our experienced team. Fill out our contact form or call us at (848) 202-9323.
New Jersey Business Planning and Formation Lawyer FAQs
Business entities are not one-size-fits-all. Entrepreneurs should pick a business entity that matches their business goals. After hearing more about a business owner’s goals and future plans, the The Law Offices of Andrew Dressel LLC team can discuss the pros and cons of each different business structure.
The forms that must be filed to register a business with the state will vary based on the type of entity created, and to some extent the business activity that will be conducted. Lawyers, for example, file different documents with the state than restaurants.
There are also documents that must be filed with the county and/or town where a business is located, and those will obviously vary from place to place.
This is a difficult question to answer without knowing the type of business and business location. If uncertainty about what bureaucratic hoops you need to jump through is holding your business back, The Law Offices of Andrew Dressel LLC is ready to help.
It is impossible for a person or business to become completely lawsuit-proof. Our legal system is designed to encourage people who are wronged to seek justice, and that means allowing all sorts of lawsuits to be filed. But just because a lawsuit is filed against you does not mean the litigant will be successful. It is possible to minimize your exposure to legal risk by choosing a particular business entity, ensuring you are in compliance with applicable regulations, and executing contracts that protect your interests.