Areas of Practice - Business Law / Corporations
Business law touches everyday lives through every business interaction. It is continually evolving with new areas of law developing in relation to consumer protection, competition, computers and the Internet. As a small business owner, you are subject to many of the laws and regulations that apply to large corporations. Barber, Banaszynski & Hiatt can help you sort through the many laws and regulations which will affect your business.
There are various forms of legal business entities. These may range from the sole proprietor or sole trader, who alone bears the risk and responsibility of running a business, up to a public corporation. The firm can help you to use the best business entity to meet your business goals. This may be a small business corporation, a sole proprietorship, a limited liability corporation, a partnership. Each business entity has its own strengths and weaknesses. We can help you establish one that will best meet your needs.
When you hire someone to perform work for you, you must follow the laws and regulations that protect workers’ rights. Let us help you be sure that your hiring and employment practices comply with all of the laws that pertain to your business. Whether you are selling a product face-to-face or on Internet or on E-Bay, there are several laws with which you must comply. Contracts and employment issues are ongoing matters with which the firm can assist you in your business.