Brian Russ Law, Inc. is a California legal firm dedicated to helping businesses build and protect their brands and their business. A small business owner and serial entrepreneur, attorney Brian understands the struggles of business owners. Brian works with corporations across California to address common issues like corporation formation, contract review, equity agreements, litigation support, and more. If you’re looking for legal support in Sacramento, then you’ve come to the right place.

What Is A Business Attorney?

Businesses should spend their time running their corporation and not getting distracted with the intricacies of the law. You can hire a business lawyer to assist on your contracts, corporation formation, intellectual property, and potential disputes with vendors and customers. When choosing a lawyer to represent your business, make sure to work with a lawyer who has no problem working in Sacramento, like Brian Russ Law, Inc. 

How Can a Business Lawyer Help Your Company?

A business counsel can help your business by providing legal advice and supporting you in negotiations. We often see business owners make mistakes because they don't realize the consequences of what they're doing. If your business is based in Sacramento, then definitely reach out to our office. When business owners enter into agreements that are not in writing, there is always the potential for a messy lawsuit - a situation we see far too often. If you're looking for help with a big deal, give us a call and we'll discuss support options. 

What To Look For In a Business Attorney

When you are running a business, there are a lot of things that you have to keep track of. One of the most important things is making sure that you have a good counsel to consult with as needed. One of the most recurring requests we receive is for legal advice and understanding that the owner can trust. As a small business that serves clients in Sacramento, our firm understands why you value a one-on-one relationship with the lawyer. Nearly every day we get calls from business owners who purchased a DIY legal advice service and immediately ran into problems. Local businesses represent the majority of our clients. 

The Top Three Areas Businesses Need Legal Support

CORPORATION FORMATION
Corporation formation is a key area we support business owners. Many businesses will start out as a sole proprietorship and, when it becomes successful enough, the owner might take steps to incorporate the business. Incorporating a business is a immensely important and valuable step because it can insulate the business owner from potential liability arising from the business’s operation. Once it is incorporated, an S-Corp tax election can also be realized, which could result in significant tax savings. 
BRAND PROTECTION
Entrepreneurs regularly {neglect|forget the problem of protecting their brand. Think about it this way: whatever product you are selling, you are selling a commodity. A person down the street could open up shop and sell the same thing as you, just under a different name. Your goal is to make your product stand out when a customer looks for the commodity you’re selling. To avoid being confused with similar products, business owners need to protect their brand with trademark protection. A trademark protects your company from being mistaken for another. It allows you to establish a level of trust and take advantage of the association with the original, which in turn increases sales. 
CONTRACT REVIEW
Contracts are boring. It’s a bunch of legal jargon that people put together to make sure that on the off-chance something bad happens, the parties might be protected. You should hire an attorney to consider the potential implications of your contract decisions. We often see people make agreements without signing an agreement, and then the other party changes his or her mind, but since there’s nothing in writing it becomes a struggle to fully understand what needs to happen. Imagine if you have a $100,000 contract and there are risks. Would you rather spend the money now to understand the risks or end up spending 10x more on a lawsuit with the other party? We regularly help business owners with contract reviews. We also offer template contracts you can re-use, so please get in touch if you're looking to make a purchase. 

Brian Russ Law, Inc. is Available to Serve Sacramento

The conclusion is straightforward – contact Brian Russ Law, Inc. today. We’re fielding calls from potential new clients every day. Having an attorney on your team can help you avoid costly mistakes and give you invaluable peace of mind.