Q. I’m starting a small business. Do I need a lawyer for the paperwork?
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You don’t, but it is probably a good idea to get one. There are many types of different legal business structures out there, ranging from sole proprietorship and simple LLCs to corporations, which are much more complicated to set up. As far as I’m aware, no US state mandates that you must have a lawyer helping you when setting up any of these types of businesses. That said, you may be held responsible for mistakes made during the setup process, so setting up a complex corporation on your own is not a good idea.
When dealing with a small business, it really depends on what your goals are, and what the rules in your state are. Take a look at the requirements and forms you’ll need in order to set up the business you want. If they look immediately intimidating, then yes, you should probably get an acquisition attorney with business experience like https://www.chauvellaw.com/our-services/business-law/ to help you during the process.
answered by rhondakramer

