If you are in business then there are a number of contacts which you should have on hand at all times. One is an accountant, the other is a financial advisor and the third, and arguably most important, is a lawyer. I count on the services of the Law Offices of Dr Bruce. G Fagel & Associates for my business dealings and without them I honestly think that I would be lost.
So many in business seem to think that smaller companies don’t require this kind of legal support but the reality is that we need it more than most. There are all manner of situations in which a lawyer can help you out in business, and here are just some examples of where they will be able to assist.
Contracts
When you are drawing up contracts or reviewing contracts to enter into, you absolutely need the support of a legal professional. Contracts have to be watertight and because of this you will often find that they are packed with legal jargon and detail which has to be properly understood. In fact if you fail to seek professional support for something like this, you can easily enter into a contract which doesn’t give you the level of cover that you are looking for. This is one of the biggest benefits of having a lawyer you can call on.
Protection
Many of us in business think that we can change things in an instant, be it with regards to how we do business or how we deal with our staff. Unfortunately however employment law is far from straight forward and it is always a great idea to first check with a lawyer to ensure that everything you are doing is above board from a legal point of view. Having a lawyer on your contact list ensures that you can get the right advice so that you are able to proceed in the right way when you are making changes.
Fighting Back
You are going to find many instances throughout your business dealings whereby people are looking for a reason to bring you down. This could be because of a product which you have sold, the way that you have treated employees or it may actually be concocted from nothing by someone who is disgruntled. All of these situations require swift action and that is why having a lawyer on hand makes perfect sense. In such a situation the last thing which you need is to have to ry and find a good lawyer who you can trust, and this is going to take time which you just don’t have. If however you have already found a high quality legal team then you will be able to deal with situations in a short space of time. This will save you time, stress and money in the long run.
If you are in business, make sure that you have a trustworthy lawyer on your side.