Business Attorney Advice: Finding the Right One For You

Business

by | Jan 31, 2019

Business Attorney Basics

A business attorney is an attorney who understands the arena of business law. They should show exceptional business acumen. They must understand legal fundamentals. This centers around their area of concentration. Business law is a wide array of legal legislation that entails transactional work. This includes buying and selling businesses. This means reorganizations and structures of businesses. It also entails business litigation, which means disputes between businesses. This includes corporate governance, also known as company governance. We understand this to mean the relationships between the shareholders, officers, and directors.

How To Select One

When selecting an attorney, the first thing that I tell people is to look for experience. This is part of a standardized process to make sure that the attorney can suit your specific needs. For instance, how has this individual demonstrated their knowledge in their field? This could include academic credentials or publications that attorney has written.

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Next, do they understand the needs of your business model? And are they an appropriate fit for your business? You can answer this question by checking the attorney’s clientele base. If the attorney has several business clients in your industry, then this is good news. It raises the possibility of a conflict of interest also. So please be wise about the entire situation.

Replacing Your Current Business Attorney

Perhaps you already have a business attorney but you want to replace them. The first thing you’d want to do is conduct an online search. This includes checking for any academic writing or published works. The most important factor is that these works should be relevant to your needs. Also, I would also look check to see if these attorneys specialize in the desired industry. This could prove to be more rewarding compared to the attorney you already have.

Author

  • Ismail Amin

    Ismail’s legal experience encompasses serving Fortune 500 companies, mid-sized privately held companies, and entrepreneurs. He presently serves as Corporate and Litigation Counsel to large and mid-sized businesses throughout California, Nevada, Texas, North Carolina, and New York as well as General and Personal Counsel to high-profile hospitality operators in California and Nevada. Ismail’s practice emphasizes Business and Intellectual Property matters, with a focus on healthcare, biopharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and hospitality. Ismail has counseled the firm’s healthcare provider clients in acquiring or selling assets while maximizing return and minimizing risk. He has helped clients acquire or sell over $1 billion worth of healthcare-related assets, including hospitals.