In-House Counsel Services For Small Businesses In Colorado, Florida And Washington, D.C.
For businesses large and small, the ongoing help of a seasoned lawyer is absolutely critical for long-term success. Unfortunately, some businesses hesitate to keep a full-time lawyer on their payroll. Rather than hiring an attorney they can’t afford, these businesses simply wing it and hope for the best. However, this approach is extremely risky and can leave a business exposed to myriad legal problems.
Your small business should not go broke paying for legal services.
Haft Law Group offers a better way. Lead attorney Scott Haft provides de facto in-house services for clients when needed. Mr. Haft advises Colorado, Florida and Washington, D.C. corporate clients on an as needed basis. Mr. Haft provides counsel on a range of legal matters that impact businesses across a variety of industries.
What Is In-House Counsel?
In-house counsel refers to a lawyer or a team of lawyers who provide legal services directly to a business. Unlike external law firms, in-house counsel works within the company, offering tailored legal advice and services as needed. For small businesses, having access to in-house counsel can prove invaluable, providing the legal knowledge necessary to operate in complex business environments without the overhead of a full-time legal department.
Commercial Disputes And Litigation
Haft Law Group represents clients in business disputes and litigation involving:
- Commercial disputes: Including vendor disputes, breach of contract claims, carrier disputes, intellectual property disputes and disputes with customers
- Real estate disputes: Such as those involving partitions, fraudulent conduct when buying and selling a home (Johnson v. Davis), lien foreclosure matters and lender representation in mortgage foreclosures
- Employment law disputes: Focusing solely on employer representation in wage and hour claims
These are just a few of the commercial and business disputes Mr. Haft handles for clients.
Ongoing Counsel
Mr. Haft helps clients by providing as-needed counsel in legal matters that include:
- Business start-ups: He can help you handle all the legal matters necessary to get your business started and filed with the Secretary of State.
- Employment law issues: He helps clients with employment contracts, human resources policies, discrimination claims and practices that will impact the workforce.
- Contracts: He can help negotiate, draft and review potential contracts to protect client interests.
- Trademark review: He can help clients determine whether certain trademarks are available for registration.
- Corporate resolutions: He drafts and reviews formal declarations of significant decisions by shareholders or boards of directors.
The firm offers counsel for local small businesses that don’t require a full-time attorney on staff. Mr. Haft’s legal team can help your company navigate the many complex legal issues that arise on a daily basis to ensure your company is not exposed to unnecessary legal issues that could have been avoided.
What Is The Difference Between In-House Counsel And A Traditional Lawyer?
In-house counsel provides ongoing legal guidance and support, similar to having a full-time lawyer on staff, but without the full-time salary and benefits. A traditional lawyer typically provides legal services on a project-by-project basis.
What Is The Benefit Of Having In-House Counsel For A Small Business?
In-house counsel provides tailored legal advice and services as needed, helping businesses navigate complex legal issues without the cost of a full-time legal department.
What Types Of Contracts Can In-House Counsel Help With?
In-house counsel can help negotiate, draft and review a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, partnership contracts and client service agreements.
Contact The Firm Today
Discuss your company’s legal needs with an experienced business lawyer. Call Haft Law Group today at 561-781-8984 or contact the firm online to schedule a consultation.