The structure you choose at the start shapes your taxes, liability, and ability to grow for years to come.
Our business formation attorneys help you pick the right entity, prepare the documents that protect you, and file everything correctly with your state — so you can focus on building your business, not fixing legal mistakes.
Flexible management and pass-through taxation with personal asset protection.
The standard for raising capital, issuing stock, and scaling nationally.
Corporate protection with pass-through taxation for qualifying businesses.
Structures for two or more owners, with clear rights and responsibilities.
Move from personal liability to a protected legal entity.
Specialized structures for doctors, lawyers, accountants, and other licensed professionals.
Formation and 501(c)(3) guidance for mission-driven organizations.
Compare tax treatment, liability, and ownership options to pick the right structure.
Articles of organization or incorporation filed correctly, in any state.
Custom founding documents that prevent ownership disputes later.
Federal tax ID registration and S-Corp or other tax elections.
Annual reports, corporate records, and state compliance requirements handled.
Identify and obtain the business licenses your industry and city require.
Define equity, roles, and exit terms between co-founders and partners upfront.
Online filing services submit paperwork. An attorney makes sure the structure, documents, and tax choices are actually right for your business — and is accountable if they're not.
One-size-fits-all templates for operating agreements and bylaws
No advice on LLC vs. S-Corp vs. C-Corp for your situation
Upsells for things an attorney includes by default
Nobody reviews how ownership, taxes, and liability interact
If something's filed wrong, fixing it is your problem
Entity choice based on your taxes, owners, and growth plans
Custom operating agreement that prevents partner disputes
S-Corp elections and tax setup done right the first time
Flat-fee packages available — know the cost upfront
A licensed professional accountable for getting it right
Licensed attorneys across all 50 states.
Structure your business for both protection and growth.
Full-service formation or unbundled help with just the documents you need.
Decades of combined expertise in business formation and corporate law.
Discuss your plans privately with an experienced attorney.
For most small businesses, an LLC offers the best mix of liability protection, tax flexibility, and low maintenance. A corporation makes sense if you plan to raise money from investors, issue stock, or go public. The right answer depends on your owners, income, and growth plans — which is exactly what a free consultation sorts out.
You can — the state filing itself is simple. What DIY services don't do is tell you whether you're choosing the right entity, drafting an operating agreement that fits your ownership, or making tax elections correctly. Those mistakes surface later, when they're expensive to fix. An attorney handles the filing and gets those decisions right upfront.
Many attorneys in our network offer flat-fee formation packages, so you know the total cost before you commit. State filing fees vary (roughly $50–$500 depending on the state) and are separate. Your consultation is free, and payment plans are available.
Usually your home state — the one where you actually operate. Forming in Delaware or Wyoming sounds appealing but typically means paying fees and filing reports in two states. There are real exceptions (venture-backed startups, certain holding companies), and an attorney can tell you quickly if you're one of them.
Most states process filings in a few business days to a few weeks, and many offer expedited processing. Your attorney can usually have documents prepared and filed within days of your consultation.
Typically: an EIN from the IRS, an operating agreement or bylaws, any required business licenses, a business bank account, and possibly an S-Corp election. Skipping these is the most common way new owners lose their liability protection — our attorneys make sure the full setup is complete.
Business Law Attorneys
Our attorneys focus on the legal issues small businesses actually face—formation, contracts, employment, and disputes—and bring years of hands-on experience to every case.
Solutions Built Around Your Business
No two businesses are alike. We take the time to understand your operations, industry, and goals before building a legal strategy that fits.
Support That Keeps Your Pace
Business doesn't stop at 5 PM, and neither do we. Our team is available round the clock so urgent contracts, disputes, and deadlines never wait.
Pricing That Makes Sense for Small Business
Transparent pricing with payment plans available, so you get real legal protection without the overhead of keeping a firm on retainer.
Full-Service Representation
From drafting and negotiation to compliance and courtroom representation, our attorneys handle your matter end to end—you're never handed off.
100% Free Consultation
Your first consultation costs nothing. Tell us about your business and your legal concern, and we'll lay out your options—confidentially, with no hidden charges.
Trusted by Numerous Clients
Served legal help to businesses and entrepreneurs all over the US.
I was about to set up a plain LLC through an online service when a friend suggested talking to a lawyer first. My attorney looked at my revenue and recommended an S-Corp election instead — the tax savings in the first year alone covered his fee several times over. He handled the state filing, the EIN, and the election paperwork in one go.
My co-founder and I formed our LLC with a proper operating agreement drafted by our attorney — equity split, roles, and what happens if one of us leaves. Two years later, when he wanted out, the buyout terms were already on paper. What could have destroyed the company took two weeks and zero drama.
I used a cheap filing website and didn't realize my articles were filed with the wrong management structure and no operating agreement at all. The bank wouldn't open my business account. My attorney amended the filing, drafted the missing documents, and had everything sorted in a week. Should have started with a lawyer.
As a first-time business owner I had no clue where to start. My attorney explained LLC vs corporation in plain English, recommended forming in my home state instead of Delaware like I'd read online, and filed everything. Ten days later I had my LLC, EIN, and a checklist of licenses I needed. Worth every penny for the peace of mind.
