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As a small business owner, you need a lawyer that can answer your questions and remedy your situation quickly. In short, your lawyer should pay for himself by freeing your time and making your business more efficient.

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Whether you are opening a new business, restructuring an existing business, or in need of ongoing advice concerning the daily operation of your business; you require an affordable, experienced business attorney to guide you through the legal process.

Robert Stephenson spends the necessary time to fully understand your business and your goals in order to advise you on entity selection, fiduciary responsibilities, employee disputes, contract negotiation, contract enforcement, trademark, and the myriad of federal, state, and local rules and regulations.

Mr. Stephenson has addressed several of the most complex aspects of business law while serving as a judicial law clerk and he uses that experience and knowledge to the benefit of his clients.

Services

Business Organization: If you are opening a business, it behooves you to seek legal advice concerning the type of business structure that bests suits your needs. You must spend sufficient time weighing the benefits and the liabilities of the various types of entities: Incorporation, Limited Liability Company, Limited Liability Partnership among others.

Robert M. Stephenson will take the time to understand your business, and suggest the best entity for your needs.

Contract Review/Enforcement: If your business relies on contracts, one of the easiest and most affordable ways to increase revenue is to re-examine the language of your contract. With specific adjustments, you can ease the process of enforcement, collection, and efficiency of court remedies.

By-Laws: By-laws are the central document that controls and organizes your business. Great care should be taken to make sure that your by-laws are consistent with your unique needs. Properly constructed by-laws ensure that as your company grows, you retain control over its course and direction.

Employee Manuals: Most employee/employer disputes can be avoided by properly constructed manuals and by-laws. Whether you are expanding to retain employees for the first time, or simply in need of an overall review of your current operational procedures, Mr. Stephenson can create an operational structure that that ensures future success.

Secretary of State Filings: Yearly Maintenence and Registered Agent: Turn over all the responsibility for your yearly Secretary of State Filings to RM Stephenson, LLC. This service is not only affordable, but it reduces your administrative workload and allows you to spend that time on running your business.