As an attorney who has specialized in small businesses and mid-sized businesses for over 30 years, I am often asked by business people whether or not they should have an ongoing relationship with an attorney. Most business people work hard to conduct their businesses and want to maximize time with their families, and they wonder why they should spend time and money to consult with an attorney when there is no present legal problem.
The truth is that business attorneys, particularly those of us who work with small businesses and mid-sized businesses, spend a lot of time helping clients try to prevent legal disputes before they arise. Our primary functions are risk avoidance and risk minimization since legal disputes can be very destructive to
