Our Rates
Each prospective or new client is given a low-cost opportunity to initially discuss their matter with a licensed business attorney and to receive answers to their questions and an initial assessment of the steps needed in the resolution of their matter so that the client has a clearer understand of what will be involved and the potential cost. A low-cost initial consultation does not include document review, which is subject to other pricing. The hourly rate applies after the initial one-hour consultation. Contact us for more information or complete the simple consultation request form to get started. The terms and conditions on our Standard Fee Schedule shall apply. *Rates shown on this website may change without notice.
This rate applies to hourly services that do not require an office meeting and are not flat fee or litigation related services. Services are provided by telephone, voice or video chat, email, and facsimile. Other hourly rates apply for in-office meetings or meetings at your location, where available - please inquire further two see the services available in your jurisdiction. These rates are conditioned on the client providing advance payment held by us in trust, against which we bill, and your timely replenishment of such deposited funds when reasonably requested. Contact us for more information or complete the simple consultation request form to get started. The terms and conditions on our Standard Fee Schedule shall apply. *Rates shown on this website may change without notice.
Many standard services, such as business entity formation, submission of trademark applications, or the provision of sample legal forms for common business needs, are made available to you at flat-fee prices. Flat fees are to be paid in advance and are offered only on the express understanding that engagement of our services is strictly limited to the provision of such "unbundled" services wherein you agree to perform all reasonable and necessary tasks to supplement the limitation of such services. Contact us for more information or complete the simple consultation request form to get started. The terms and conditions on our Standard Fee Schedule shall apply. Rates shown on this website may change without notice.*
Our Practice Areas
Restaurant & Bar Startups
We can guide you through the critically important steps when starting a restaurant, cafe, bar, or nightclub, including choosing a business entity, performing due diligence in choosing a business name or trade mark, and many other important business decisions.
General Business Law
We can assist you with a wide-range of business matters, from reviewing and negotiating a commercial lease agreement, drafting your corporate and LLC governance documents, drafting contracts, and assisting in the sale or purchase of your business.
Food Service Permits
Our attorneys can assist you in your effort to secure a food service permit for your restaurant, cafeteria, delicatessen, mobile unit, vending machines, or temporary food service establishment, as well as assist in facilitate changes to your current food service permit.
Beer & Wine Permits
We can assist you in your effort to obtain a beer and wine permit for your restaurant, cafe, bar, nightclub, or nonprofit.
Liquor Licensing
We can assist you in your effort to obtain a liquor license for your restaurant, cafe, bar, nightclub, or nonprofit.
Employment Law
We advise restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and nonprofits on employment law matters.
Intellectual Property
Trademark, copyright, trade dress, licensing, and trade secret matters are simply a part of doing business.
Franchise Law
Franchise law is complex and not uniform across the states.
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