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Trusted Business Startup Lawyer in New York State
Startup founders have a lot of work to do when they start a new business. Just setting up your supply chain and finding customers will take a lot of time.
New businesses also need to form a business structure, prepare contracts for vendors and customers, and create a compliance process, along with address a myriad of other legal issues.
Small business owners are often tempted to do as much as they can themselves to save money. But hiring a business lawyer for startup will free you up to focus on your business instead of startup law and ensure your legal work gets handled professionally and correctly. When backed by a professional business law firm, business owners find they have stronger negotiating power, and achieve desired results much faster.
Our Legal Services for Startups and Entrepreneurs
A startup attorney from Lawyer For Business provides business owners and entrepreneurs a range of legal services for startups, including:
Our Startup Packages
Our startup lawyers know that new companies have tight budgets. But they also have the experience to understand that startup founders often need guidance.
We offer several startup packages, including:
- Single-Member Company Package
- Multi-Member Company Package
- Fitness Coach Business Startup Package
- Catering/Food Business Startup Package
- Party Services Business Startup Package
- Retail Business Startup Package
These packages include an introductory business discussion and assistance with:
- Selecting your company’s legal structure
- Verifying the availability of your business name
- Preparing and filing New York State business formation documents
- Submitting your business name for publication
- Drafting a business operating agreement
We will also provide instructions on obtaining a federal taxpayer employer identification number and filing ongoing paperwork with Buffalo, New York State, and the IRS.
Some packages come with additional services, including:
- Non-disclosure agreement (NDA)/confidentiality agreement
- Website privacy policy
- Client agreement with terms and conditions
- One-hour legal consultation on legal issues relevant to your business
Contact us to schedule a consultation with a startup lawyer. During your consultation, you can select the right startup package for your business and discuss pricing.
Why Do Startups and Entrepreneurs Choose to Work with a Lawyer For Business?
Andrea A. Willis, Esq. is experienced in startup law. As the firm’s lead startup lawyer, Ms. Willis provides creative legal solutions to startup founders. She has acted as legal counsel for many businesses during her career and understands the needs of startups of all sizes.
Startup companies choose Lawyer For Business for several reasons
Experience
Ms. Willis has worked with businesses for over 11 years as both an in-house lawyer and in her law firm. She understands the pressures on startups and their need for efficient and effective legal solutions.
Fair Pricing
New businesses have expenses in their budgets besides legal services. Ms. Willis provides flat-rate packages so startups can get the legal services they need without overpaying.
Creative Solutions
Ms. Willis enjoys working with businesses and the unique issues each one faces. She develops personalized and creative solutions for each of her clients.
Fast Turnarounds
Ms. Willis is dedicated to her practice and ensuring her clients feel supported as they tackle the difficulties of running a business. That’s why her typical response time is within 24-48 hours.
Launch Your Dream Business with Legal Confidence!
Turn your business idea into reality. Our New York startup attorney provides expert legal guidance for a successful launch.
Business Formation
Startup businesses can take many forms, such as:
- Limited liability company (LLC)
- Professional limited liability company (PLLC)
- Partnership
- Limited liability partnership (LLP)
- Corporation (Inc.)
- Non-profit or Not-for-profit
- S-Corporation
Each of these forms has a unique tax treatment, personal liability, and ownership structure under New York law.
A startup lawyer from Lawyer For Business will discuss your business goals and concerns and help you select the right entity type for your company.
Business Contract Negotiation and Drafting
Contracts form the backbone of your business from the start. Our business startup attorney understands the issues startup businesses in Buffalo face and will negotiate and draft:
- Supplier contracts
- Customer contracts
- Terms and conditions
- Privacy policy
- Product returns policy
- Indemnification agreements
- Non-competition agreements
- Non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
- Loan agreements
- Personal guaranty agreements
- Operating agreements
- Membership agreements
- Bylaws
- Shareholder agreements
- Succession planning documents
- Asset purchase and sale agreements
With these agreements in place, you have certainty in your business dealings and can move forward confidently.
🚀 New York Business Startup Lawyer
Our NY LLC Formation
Packages
- Gold Legal Plan$1,500/month*
- Recurring 1-hour monthly meeting to perform legal audit, discuss concerns, create plan
- Up-front, flat-fee pricing for legal entity formation and trademark filing
- Review of up to 2 commercial documents
- Priority turnarounds, typically 1-3 days
- Diamond Legal Plan$4,000/month*
- Recurring 1-hour monthly meeting to perform legal audit, discuss concerns, create plan
- Up-front, flat-fee pricing for legal entity formation and trademark filing
- Review of up to 2 commercial documents
- Priority turnarounds, typically 1-3 days
- Review of up to 5 contracts or commercial leases
- Bi-weekly 30-minute client conference to discuss legal concerns and create plan
- On-Demand General Counsel$7,500/month*
- Recurring 1-hour monthly meeting to perform legal audit, discuss concerns, create plan
- Up-front, flat-fee pricing for legal entity formation and trademark filing
- Review of up to 2 commercial documents
- Priority turnarounds, typically 1-3 days
- Review of up to 5 contracts or commercial leases
- Bi-weekly 30-minute client conference to discuss legal concerns and create plan
- Review and revise up to 10 contracts or commercial leases
- Weekly 30-minute client conference to discuss legal concerns and create plan
- Unlimited emails with a New York State licensed attorney
- Dedicated phone line for priority calling
*12-month annual commitment required for pricing shown. Month-to-month pricing available at additional charge of 20%. Cancel at any time. 30 days’ notice required to cancel month-to-month plans.
Contact Your Startup Lawyer!
Lawyer For Business has helped startups in Buffalo and across New York State. Contact us to schedule a consultation and find out what a business startup attorney can do for your company.
Areas We Serve
We proudly serve businesses across New York and Florida. Below, you'll find some of the key locations where we've helped businesses thrive.
- In New York:
- In Florida:
Miami
FAQs About New York LLC
What does a startup lawyer do?
A startup lawyer has several goals for a startup business, including:
- Establishing a business structure that protects the business and its owners
- Protecting the company’s interests with sound contracts
- Positioning the business to gain valuable trademark rights
- Reducing the company’s exposure to liability
A startup company lawyer puts clients on the best possible track for legal success.
What type of lawyer do you need to start a business?
Any type of lawyer can help start a business. More important than a lawyer’s practice area is the lawyer’s experience with businesses. Startups have unique needs and require a lawyer experienced in startup law to craft effective legal solutions for a fair price.
How much does a startup lawyer in Buffalo cost?
Startup lawyers charge different fees, depending on the scope of the legal services provided. Most startups will choose a lawyer who has a flexible pricing structure, packages services together, and charges a fair fee for the work performed.