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FAQs About LLC Lawyers
What Can An LLC Lawyer Help You With?
An Limited Liability Company (LLC) lawyer is a professional that assists businesses during formation, mergers, and acquisitions. They provide services for LLC filings and maintenance and are often consulted to help businesses decide whether or not an LLC is right for them based on their long-term goals.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire An LLC Formation Attorney In The U.S.?
The cost of an LLC attorney depends on several factors, including your location, how complex your business is, and the number of members that will be in your LLC. Lawyers in this area of specialization typically charge around $100 to $300 an hour to assist with LLC set-up, for an approximate total cost of $1,000 to $3,000.
How To Find The Best LLC Lawyer
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Need An LLC Formation Attorney In Your Area?
Check out the LLC attorneys we have listed. You can use UpCounsel to search for a lawyer who operates in your state. The best lawyers should be experienced in LLC law and should offer to work with you on an ongoing basis.
What Does LLC Stand For In Law?
LLC stands for Limited Liability Company. It’s a business structure designed to prevent members from being held personally liable for debts and lawsuits incurred by a company. Since LLCs are not taxable, it’s considered a “pass-through” entity, meaning that while losses and profits are filed on personal income tax returns, owners can’t be held liable on an individual basis for anything the business owes.
Is An LLC A Good Idea?
To figure out whether an LLC is suitable for your company, it’s best to consult an LLC formation attorney. Generally, LLCs work well for small businesses since they offer tax benefits and require minimal recordkeeping.
Do I Need A Lawyer To Start An LLC?
While you don’t technically need to hire an LLC lawyer to form an LLC, it makes the process much easier. A lawyer will guide you through the process of filing important documents (like an Articles of Organization with your state), ensure all records are error-free and properly maintained, and provide ongoing legal advice.
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"Jake is fair, fast, honest, responsive and someone you can count on. Never had a lawyer I was happy working with before in my life."
Yarden B
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Los Angeles,
CA,
2 days ago
Draft Shareholder Agreement
"Knowledgeable, communicable, extremely helpful and supportive throughout the entire process and any pivots that occurred!"
Elsie A
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Miami,
FL,
5 days ago
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"A pleasure to work with; efficient and clear!"
Peter P
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5 days ago
Restructure Corporation
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Jingkang J
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San Francisco,
CA,
7 days ago
Franchise Agreement Review
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Robin K
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Everett,
WA,
11 days ago
Business Document Review LLC
"I had a positive experience with Karen Braveheart. During the introductory call we were able to discuss my needs and I built confidence that she could do the work requested. She provided all the documents in our agreement. Her work was thorough and I detailed. I appreicate her time and will consider her again for future needs."
Debra V
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Essex Junction,
VT,
17 days ago
Review Shareholders Agreement
"Paul was excellent. His communication was on form, and everything he did was in a timely manner. He did everything I had instructed him to do! I would highly recommend and I will most definitely be using him again."
Atlanta Z
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Los Angeles,
CA,
24 days ago
Advisory Agreement Services
"This was a positive experience. Jack delivered exactly what he said he would for the fixed price we decided on. He was responsive and prompt and was done before the deadline. I'd recommend Jack to others."
Dana P
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Wayne,
NJ,
25 days ago
Review Operating Agreement
"Eric was very knowledgeable, inquisitive, and active. He was straight to the point and got the job done."
Jose P
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Sacramento,
CA,
29 days ago
Assist with Other Business Formation Matter
"What gave me instant confidence was knowing Anthony previously worked as a USPTO examiner. I trusted the process, did my part, sent everything—and he handled the rest. No phone call needed. He reviewed it and filed fast. Exactly what busy founders need."
Christina C
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Austin,
TX,
30 days ago
Delaware Startup Stock Issuance
"Prompt and knowledgeable"
Mihir D
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Jersey City,
NJ,
about 1 month ago
Draft Operating Agreement
"Mr. Stark was excellent! He was available for a phone consultation that worked well for our schedule and met our timeline. He provided additional very helpful and informative suggestions, and his prices were quite reasonable. We will definitely use him again for our ongoing small business needs! We highly recommend UpCounsel and Steven Stark."
Linda A
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Fountain,
CO,
about 1 month ago
Draft Operating Agreement
"Amazing service!"
Jamie S
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about 2 months ago
Legal Opinion Letter for WOUFX LLC Exemption from CFTC and NFA Registration
"The best lawyer, very competent, accurate feedback, we are very satisfied with her work and will always turn to her for all legal issues."
Shoxjahon E
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Wilmington,
DE,
about 2 months ago
Restructure Corporation
"Ryan was great and very easy to work with!"
James N
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Brooklyn,
NY,
about 2 months ago
Operating Agreement Review
"Mr. Wadi was extremely professional and completed my work quickly and was there to answer any questions I had."
Zane M
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Chicago,
IL,
2 months ago
Business Formation Consultation
"Very helpful in starting our business adventure. Knowledgeable about everything needed on our startup. IP software business."
Buford B
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Jacksonville,
FL,
3 months ago
Shareholder Agreement
"Truly a pleasure to work with. Very concise and helpful."
Robert M
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Norwalk,
CT,
3 months ago
Joint Venture Formation
"Gene is thoughtful, creative, filled with knowledge, and importantly a gentleman. I really like his upfront and honest demeanour, Its our second contract and there will definitely be more work together."
Mike A
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Beverly Hills,
CA,
3 months ago
Consult on Corporate Restructure
"Matthew was a pleasure to work with, as he was clear in his communications and fast to respond!"
Parker G
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Stamford,
CT,
3 months ago