Utah Commercial Lawyer

Commercial lawyers are legal professionals who specialize in helping small and large businesses. We are your most useful resource if you ever need assistance for legal-related matters in a business, LLC, corporation or partnership. You can always consult with them if you have issues pertaining to properties, taxes, zoning compliance, intellectual property, and a host of other subjects. On top of that, we are capable of defending you in case you encounter lawsuits from an employee, a business partner, outside threats and even a competitor.

Competent commercial attorneys in Utah are highly knowledgeable on the laws required to protect your best interests and to help you achieve your business goals. To illustrate further, here are some examples of what we as commercial lawyers do and how we can be a big benefit for your business.

Help with contracts.

As a business owner, you will encounter many different kinds of contracts ranging from those you sign with employees, vendors, suppliers, customers and clients, to contracts with other partners or outsourcers. Your contracts have to be legal for them to be upheld in court if there is ever a dispute. Because of this you need the advice of a Utah commercial attorney. In the same way, you should have a lawyer examine the fine print and all of the details of various contracts being offered to you before you put your signature on them. Some of the worst horror stories that we can tell you about involve business owners who signed documents without reading them or understanding them.

Structure your business better.

For big businesses, having the right organization is crucial towards achieving long-term success. A commercial lawyer can give expert insights regarding which kind of organization will be most effective for your company’s set-up. Some of the options you can consider are corporation structure or a limited liability company (also called LLC). If you have a corporation, do you structure it as a C corporation or as an S Corporation? The IRS has specific qualifications that must be met to qualify as an S corporation. Click here to see their website about an S election. As your attorneys, we will help you see the pros and cons of each alternative. On top of that, all the necessary documents will be prepared to make sure that the business can run without any legal repercussions.

Acquire another business or property with greater ease.

Thinking of expanding by acquiring an existing business or property? We have focused on mergers and acquisitions over the years as well. The process will be so much simpler if you ask for the assistance of us as your lawyers. The paperwork will never be a headache for you anymore and you will get the chance to look at different angles of the deal. You will be able to avoid falling victim to any potential loopholes once a good lawyer is working side-by-side with you.

Conclusion

When you are ready to move forward and hire a Commerical Lawyer in Utah, call Ascent Law for your free initial consultation (801) 676-5506. We are ready to help you and your business.

Michael Anderson

People who want a lot of Bull go to a Butcher. People who want results navigating a complex legal field go to a Lawyer that they can trust. That’s where I come in. I am Michael Anderson, an Attorney in the Salt Lake area focusing on the needs of the Average Joe wanting a better life for him and his family. I’m the Lawyer you can trust. I grew up in Utah and love it here. I am a Father to three, a Husband to one, and an Entrepreneur. I understand the feelings of joy each of those roles bring, and I understand the feeling of disappointment, fear, and regret when things go wrong. I attended the University of Utah where I received a B.A. degree in 2010 and a J.D. in 2014. I have focused my practice in Wills, Trusts, Real Estate, and Business Law. I love the thrill of helping clients secure their future, leaving a real legacy to their children. Unfortunately when problems arise with families. I also practice Family Law, with a focus on keeping relationships between the soon to be Ex’s civil for the benefit of their children and allowing both to walk away quickly with their heads held high. Before you worry too much about losing everything that you have worked for, before you permit yourself to be bullied by your soon to be ex, before you shed one more tear in silence, call me. I’m the Lawyer you can trust.

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