Startup Law Resources

Do I have all the permits and licenses required to run my business?

Does your firm only do transactional work, or can it also handle litigation matters?

Am I in compliance with applicable regulations?

Should I hire an employee or independent contractor?

What steps are required before my company is ready to open a bank account, enter into contracts, etc.?

When should I get an attorney involved in my business?

Do we have a form for every contract we will need for the next six months?

Can I be held personally liable for things that happen with my business?

How often are you the smartest person in the room?

Has the attorney ever been brought before the Bar for misconduct?

Does the attorney have professional relationships with specialized counsel?

What is the legal team's background in working with other clients in a similar industry, company size, or stage as a small business owner?

Can you explain to me in plain English the issues and solutions?

Who is performing the legal work that I am hiring you for?

Has the company adopted appropriate hiring and firing practices?

How should I fund my business?

When was the last time you said "no" to a CEO?

How will things fall apart?

What risks are there when I bring my product/service to the market?

What's the most challenging situation you ever dealt with in a client?

What types of contracts/agreements do I need for my business?

Are the services and/or products my business sells subject to state or local sales, use or other transaction taxes?

Is the company protecting its information?

What is the current and likely upcoming legislative impact on the operations of my business?

I work with my friends and family in my business; I don't need to have agreements with them, right?

Are we generating any intellectual property that is being ignored?

What if I mess up on payroll?

What am I forgetting?

Does my business name or product name infringe on someone else's trademark?

How should we organize our company?