“Lawsuit” is a scary word for most business owners. The fear of the unknown and distractions from day-to-day business is stressful. For business owners, the only foolproof way to avoid getting sued is to avoid going into business. When that inevitable time arises, having the right people to represent your makes all the difference.
At Stock Legal, not only will we aggressively represent your interest, but we will do so while communicating clearly with you about the costs of each step in the process. Our number one goal is education, so that you can make an informed decision about each stage of the case, and if/when settlement is right for you. Our experienced litigators will guide you through this intimidating process so that you always feel well supported. When you have that level of counsel, you can put your attention back where it belongs - on your business.
Choosing counsel for litigation is a big decision, so you want to be sure you have it right. Take a look at our blog for articles and commentary on a wide range of litigation topics. If you’re ready to get things moving, schedule an initial call to discuss your goals and any questions or concerns you have about the process.
Your relationship with your customers is the lifeblood of your company. While a handshake and a warm smile are important in building trust during the contracting process, well drafted legal documents are necessary to make sure your business is protected (just in case not everyone agrees on what that handshake meant . . . ) Watch to learn more about our Contracting package.
Hiring employees is one of the most critical activities of your start-up or emerging business. Several key documents can help make sure your business is protected when it comes to employees, including a confidentiality agreement, independent contractor agreement, and an employment agreement. Because all companies with employees - no matter their size or industry - need these basic legal documents, Stock Legal offers an Employment Package for a fixed fee. Watch to learn more about our Employment Package.
Companies like yours often find themselves in a position where they have to share information that is confidential to the company in order to do business—to engage with clients, to vet potential employees, or to investigate new business ventures, just to name a few. Having sound confidentiality agreements in place can be essential to protecting your ideas; strengthening relationships with customers, partners, and employees; and helping your business grow. That’s why Stock Legal offers a fixed fee for confidentiality agreements. Watch to learn more about our Confidentiality Agreement package.
If you’re starting a company with multiple owners, or members—whether those owners are individuals or other companies—you’re probably considering forming multi-member limited liability company (MMLLC). An MMLLC is an effective way to protect the personal assets of the members, which makes it a popular choice for start-ups and new small businesses. That’s why Stock Legal offers a fixed-fee package that includes the basic tools you need to form a MMLLC. Watch to learn more about our Multi-Member Limited Liability Company and Incentive package.
If you’re starting a company with only one owner, then forming a single-member limited liability company (SMLLC) may be the best way to go. But while having just one member simplifies some things from a legal perspective, you still want to make sure you have a all the key documents necessary to establish a solid legal foundation for your SMLLC, no matter what product or service you are offering. Stock Legal can help you make sure you get your business off on the right foot. Watch to learn more about our Missouri Single Member Limited Liability Company package.
You’ve just been served with a lawsuit and discovery requests for all of your company’s financials, internal correspondence, and confidential trade secrets, what do you do?
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Litigation attorneys often represent businesses in lawsuits that could have been avoided. Overlooking legal steps or trying to avoid legal expenses in the early stages of forming a business can easily lead to future litigation expenses.
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You suddenly receive numerous customer complaints about your company’s top selling product. You learn your supplier secretly changed the materials in a key component of your product, and the product now performs below expectations which is costing your company substantial revenue.
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Hello! I am Elliana Garrett, and I am so excited to begin my role as an administrative assistant at Stock Legal! Although I grew up in the St. Louis area, I took on the great adventure of moving to Irvine, California, for my undergraduate education.
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Those familiar with estate administration wrongly assume notice publication only bars creditors in probate estates. In Missouri, notice publication is also a powerful and often overlooked way to prevent creditors from accessing a trust’s assets upon the death of the trust’s grantor.
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Most dental practices are unaware of the many, and often unthought of, items that need to be continually addressed for maintenance of the dental entity.
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