What services should startups look for in hiring an attorney?
A: Any thorough representation of a new business venture should include a discussion with an experienced legal representative of the following issues:
- Review and feedback as to business plans and business feasibility
- Advice as to the choice of business entity
- Entity formation and legal organization
- Identifying, financing sources
- Negotiation and documentation of financing
- Preparation of form contracts and business agreements
- Preparation of employment agreements for key personnel
- Preparation of non-compete, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements for key personnel
- Development and protection of intellectual property
- Corporate governance structuring and advice
- Structuring equity and non-equity compensation plans for key personnel
- Attendance at board meetings and strategic advice
- Negotiating joint ventures, licensing arrangements and other strategic alliances
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2275 Research Blvd
Suite 500
Rockville, MD 20850
Maryland Small Business Lawyers
Rockville | Bethesda | Gaithersburg | Germantown | Potomac
Washington, DC

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