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Plain-English legal guides for small business owners, written and reviewed by a licensed attorney. Six topics, no legalese, and answers that lead instead of hiding three paragraphs down. The standards behind every guide are on the editorial standards page.
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General CounselWhat outside general counsel is, how it compares to in-house counsel and hourly lawyers, and when a small business needs one.5 guides→Business ContractsContracts a small business signs every year: what to look for, where generic templates go wrong, and how the key agreements work.5 guides→Buying and Selling a BusinessThe mechanics of a business sale from letter of intent to closing, for buyers growing through acquisition and founders preparing to sell.5 guides→Real Estate LawWhat a real estate attorney actually does for buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants, from contract review to closing.5 guides→Business FormationsChoosing the right business structure, what to do after you form the entity, and when it makes sense to bring in a lawyer instead of a template.3 guides→Construction ContractsThe contracts that govern a construction project: what to check before signing, how change orders and retainage work, and how to protect payment.5 guides→