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Small Business Startup Lawyers in Phoenix

Skilled attorneys helping your new Maricopa County enterprise grow

Starting a small business is an exciting prospect but one that requires attention to a number of legal issues. Attempting to deal with federal, state and local government compliance issues on your own can cause delays and add costs.. You can rely on the Law Offices of Donald W. Hudspeth P.C. in Phoenix to keep your Arizona startup formation on track. We will advise you on every facet of business creation, explaining the advantages of various forms of organizational structures and all pertinent legal requirements. 

Dependable legal guidance when starting a small business in Arizona 

Our law firm will be your reliable guide throughout the startup process. Issues we frequently manage include:

  • Business structure and formation — We advise you on choosing the appropriate legal structure for your company, such as a corporation, limited liability company or partnership, based on considering liability protection, tax implications and management preferences. 
  • Licensing and permits — We help you obtain licenses and permits and assist you on compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Compliance with employment laws — Compliance with wage and hour regulations, non-discrimination rules, and benefit program requirements allows your business to build a positive culture while avoiding legal disputes with employees.
  • Taxes — We offer advice on the tax implications of different aspects of your business strategies.
  • Exit strategy — We can help creating buy-sell agreements or and succession plans to guard against future ownership transitions interrupting the business. 

Our attorneys will be dedicated to help you get your business off to a sound start on a firm foundation.

Legal concerns for small business startups in Phoenix

Your legal needs do not end when you open the doors of your business. Many of our clients rely on us for ongoing legal advice to avoid conflicts that could result in litigation brought by shareholders, customers, and employees. The types of controversies we manage for Phoenix small businesses include:

  • Contracts and transactions — We negotiate, review and draft contracts and other agreements to help you conduct business efficiently.
  • Partnership disputes and dissolutions — If you are engaged in a partnership dispute or your partner wishes to end your business relationship, we can assist you with a resolution.
  • Litigation — We help resolve commercial disputes through traditional negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, and court litigation.
  • Franchising — We represent entrepreneurs who wish to open a franchise and owners who want to grow their company by franchising the business.
  • Property and equipment leases — We help our small business clients obtain the real estate and heavy equipment they need to conduct operations, while protecting their personal assets.
  • International business law — We protect the interests of small businesses in Phoenix as they grow by engaging foreign trade partners. This includes ensuring that your Intellectual Property rights are respected beyond U.S. borders.

Getting sound legal help eases the day-to-day worries that beset even the most successful small businesses. At Law Offices of Donald W. Hudspeth P.C., we understand the challenges of running a small business — many of our business attorneys were small business owners prior to joining our legal firm.

Contact a Phoenix law firm that understands small business concerns

At the Law Offices of Donald W. Hudspeth P.C., our Arizona business attorneys guide small business owners through the formation and growth of their enterprises. For practical and legal advice based on our knowledge and experience in business law, call 866-696-2033 or contact us online.

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Donald W. Hudspeth
Principal Attorney

Attorney Donald W. Hudspeth has more than twenty years’ experience practicing corporate and business law. Before attending law school, Mr. Hudspeth held a stock brokers license at the age of 21 and owned his own business at the age of 23. He was a business law professor at Arizona State University, West Campus, and has conducted classes and seminars for a number of higher institutions and organizations. Mr. Hudspeth has published two books on law and is the founder of the radio programs Law on the Edge and Law Talk.

AWARDS
  • Preeminent AV Rated
    Client Distinction Award
    Bar Register
  • AV Rating
    The Arizona Republic
    Newsweek
  • Arizona Sate University
    Top Rated Lawyers
    Client Champion
  • McAfee Secure
    Lawyers Of Distinction
    2020 issue of AZ Business Leaders

Our firm now offers a scholarship program for ASU first and second year law students.

The scholarship is awarded to students for academic merit with an interest in business and business law. Candidates may have majored in fields other than business, have taken a break between college and law school, or have had exceptional life experiences.

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  • "I would recommend Mr. Hudspeth unequivocally. Not only is he an outstanding business attorney, he also provided me with access to a divorce attorney. Thanks to his skill, and resources available outside the Phoenix law family, I was successful in challenging a “family law” mediation that was particularly and grossly unfair." - Chandler, Arizona Private Individual

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  • "Glad about meeting with Don. Felt so much better, better than in 15 years. Really appreciated the conversation." - RH, Phoenix Manufacturing Company

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