Legal Pathworks can assist you as you start your business, so can continue to move forward with confidence.

Why You Should Be Here.

Building a business is similar to building a home. Picture a beautiful home from the outside. 
Are you picturing big windows, a large front porch and a nice lawn? On the inside, are you picturing spacious rooms with high ceilings, granite counters and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, tiled bathrooms and a finished basement? One critical feature - the foundation - was probably overlooked. 

You wouldn't be alone. Even though the foundation is arguably one of the most critical features of a home, a feature that is critical because everything else is built on it, most people don't think of it. Nobody really thinks about it unless there is a problem. 

Now, think of your business. 

How is the foundation of your business? When creating a startup business, it is vital to start by building a strong foundation through proper entity formation, financing documentation and asset protection. If you don't have a foundation for your business or perhaps you have a foundation that is not as strong as it should be and you are experiencing an issue, it isn't too late.  Regardless of the stage of business you're in or the problems you are having, Legal Pathworks can help resolve your issue and make sure your foundation is solid so your business can properly grow and be protected.

Startups

I will assist you in navigating the many legal obligations for creating a business. Moreover, I will advise and represent you on legal issues that arise within the business and ensure your business is in compliance with local, state and federal requirements. More than a person that does legal work, I will counsel you through every aspect of the business. so you will not be without support during the process.

When creating a startup business, it is vital to start by building a strong foundation. As a member of your team, I will create a strong foundation so you can handle other priorities and the business can properly grow. 

A strong foundation is built through three initial areas:

Creation - entity formation, articles of incorporation and bylaws, founders agreements

Financing - pre-seed agreements (friends/family, incubator and accelerator agreements, grants/subsidies), seed (angel investment agreements, SBA loan review, KISS and SAFE agreements)

Asset Protection - trademark searches and applications, non-compete and non-disclosure agreements

In addition to the three initial areas, startup business support may include the following:
  • Minority and women entity certification
  • Business planning and evaluation
  • Venture capital agreements
  • Trademarks - infringements and licensing
To assist clients in creating strong foundations, Legal Pathworks has created special Start-Up Business Package that will guide you through the initial processes.
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Growth and Expansion

When a business reaches the growth and expansion stage, additional legal services may be necessary. 

Growth - mergers and acquisitions, negotiating and drafting contracts (vendors, customers), risk management evaluation

Expansion - franchising, purchase agreements, 
succession planning, employment issues (policy/manual development, compensation packages, share/stock options, non-compete agreements), consulting agreements 

Exit - succession, dissolution, business valuation 
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Other Practice Areas

Legal Pathworks can assist clients with their needs that are outside the scope of business development. Other practice areas include:
  • Real Estate
  • Estate Planning
  • Arts, Communication, Sports & Entertainment
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