Are all your legal bases covered?

At some point, every small business will benefit from seeking legal advice. Whether you need help deciding to form an LLC or corporation, have a contract that needs reviewing, or can’t tell the difference between what makes someone an independent contractor or an employee, a lawyer can help your business move forward as smoothly and risk-free as possible. A one-on-one session with a lawyer can help you navigate the legal issues that your business faces. In your hour-long session, our lawyers can help you:

• Determine which type of legal entity is appropriate for your business?
• Determine whether you need an operating agreement, partnership agreement, or need to discuss any other contract you may need reviewed;
•  Discuss the protections that are available for your intellectual property;
• Distinguish between independent contractors and employees and identify related employment law issues.

Because your counseling session is limited to one hour, there are certain legal services that we are unable to provide. Any issues involving ongoing litigation, extended negotiations, or the provision of intellectual property protections are beyond the scope of the services that we can provide in an hour. For the purposes of consultations at MercyCorps, our services are limited to business law and do not cover criminal law, domestic relations, or family law.  Our patent law services are not available in this forum.  

About Ann McQuesten, NW Business Law

Northwest Business Law Group offers legal counsel for entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, and individuals in business setup, business disputes, contracts, employment law, litigation, and business transactions. Eric Helmy, the firm’s managing partner, founded the firm based on his desire to provide a new kind of service to clients, focusing on legal and entrepreneurial strategies to maximize their success. Ann McQuesten is a native of the Pacific Northwest who is passionate about providing legal services to local small businesses. Northwest Business Law Group is excited for the opportunity to partner with Mercy Corps in a joint effort to help Oregon businesses thrive.