Madisonville Small Business Lawyer

Starting a small business is exciting! You’ve got a great idea, the capital you need to make it practical, and you’re ready to open your doors. If you haven’t consulted with an attorney before launching your small business, you could quickly run into legal trouble. Our Madisonville, TN small business lawyer is here to help entrepreneurs avoid legal troubles. At Carpenter & Lewis PLLC, we provide timely advice, risk assessment, and legal advocacy in the courtroom. Call us today to learn more about our small business services.

Small Business Lawyer Madisonville, TN

We don’t need to tell you that, as a small business owner, you have numerous responsibilities. Worrying about legal risks and potential exposure shouldn’t be one of them. When you work with our Madisonville small business lawyer, you can focus on growing your business and making your customers happy. We’re with you from the start, helping you select the right form for your business (LLC, C-Corp, non-profit, S-Corp, etc.) and guiding you through the legal setup required. Our attorneys advise you of the pros and cons of each business type

Once you’re up and running, we handle your legal needs as they arise and conduct ongoing risk assessments. We believe that proactive measures and a smart strategy are a lot more effective than a panicked reaction if legal trouble raises its head. We review your operations procedures and employment practices, ensuring that they are compliant with state and federal laws. We also advise you of any potential tax liabilities and help you with strategic tax planning to lower the amount you pay.

When it’s time to expand and grow, we advise you of your options for franchising or raising capital to open a new location or launch a new product line. How you can expand and how you raise capital depends on your business structure; we make sure that you don’t inadvertently violate any regulations for expansion.

If your small business is threatened with legal action, we vigorously defend your interests, protecting you from spurious legal action. And, if you find yourself engaged in a business dispute you cannot solve on your own, we advise you of your legal options, including initiating litigation.

Why Experience Matters For Your Small Business Needs

As small business owners ourselves, we understand the unique challenges you face. Our decades of combined experience work for you: We’ve seen just about every legal risk a small business owner may be exposed to, and we understand how to best protect your business from fines or legal action.

• Our experienced team of attorneys has over 30 years of experience providing professional legal services in and around Knoxville, Tennessee
• Client-based solutions from attorneys focused solely on estate and transactional law. Our specialized knowledge gives us unique insight into your needs
• Firm founder and lead attorney Stephen Carpenter holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation in addition to his Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.)

For all your small business’s legal needs, there’s just one name to remember: Carpenter & Lewis PLLC. We invite you to contact us today for a comprehensive consultation.