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About three years ago, I set up a small business as an LLC. The intention was that it would be a partnership between myself and my wife, but I'm not sure we set it up that way. Now I'm trying to figure out who actually owns the company and how to fix it if necessary. [more inside]
posted by Naberius on Mar 18, 2019 - 11 answers

I am in process of opening a small store in Brooklyn and am looking for some trusted advice on how to get the "business" part of it properly done. I would like advice on whether to use an online service such as Legalzoom, or if anyone can recommend a good person to work with who can help set everything up. I am in North Brooklyn (Greenpoint/Williamsburg/Bushwick area). [more inside]
posted by catrae on Feb 26, 2019 - 7 answers

I’m researching what legal structure to use for starting a business with other people. We are in California. We may move to another state within the next couple of years. The business is service-based and we would also like to accept donations. [more inside]
posted by zeek321 on Oct 15, 2018 - 9 answers

This question made me wonder if I need to do any legal stuff for my small business. [more inside]
posted by BlahLaLa on Dec 6, 2013 - 13 answers

We're a small auto-repair business. How do we deal with a potentially litigious client? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 11, 2012 - 23 answers

How do I go about finding a reasonably good (and inexpensive) lawyer/cpa for a small business in Massachusetts? [more inside]
posted by christopherbdnk on Jan 28, 2010 - 2 answers

I'm a freelance writer who's considering suing a client for nonpayment. Before I go there, please give me the benefit of your experience. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 10, 2009 - 12 answers

Bank of America used my business phone number on a letter they sent out to customers. Now I am getting endless phone calls from their customers. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by Jsn7821 on Oct 15, 2008 - 18 answers

Client bounces check, and threatens to sue me for defamation when I report it to an industry group. [more inside]
posted by dejah420 on Oct 7, 2006 - 38 answers

What books and websites should a non-business-major read to learn about the legal and practical aspects of starting a small business partnership in the US (MD, to be exact)? [more inside]
posted by Alterscape on Aug 27, 2006 - 7 answers

What prepaid legal service would you recommend for business matters? [more inside]
posted by newgrl on Aug 7, 2005 - 6 answers

Can anyone recommend a small business lawyer in the Chicago area? Downtown is preferable. Also, does anyone have any idea of what basic services of starting a business through a lawyer would cost? Ballpark figure?
posted by agregoli on Aug 12, 2004 - 9 answers

I am thinking of starting a very small business, but I have a few questions for those of you who have done so before I really make up my mind wheter to go forward or not. [More Inside] [more inside]
posted by shotsy on Jul 29, 2004 - 10 answers