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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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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 4571 reviews for Business Formation attorneys
Form LLC
"Steven was a pleasure to work with. He was clear and thorough, and he completed the task very quickly. He explained everything he was doing and he promptly answered my questions. I would definitely recommend him to others."
Alexandra S
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Brooklyn,
NY,
8 days ago
Assist with Other Business Formation Matter
"Easy to work with. I appreciated her specifying charging by the hour without specifying a large set amount upfront."
Joseph F
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Tampa,
FL,
15 days ago
Incorporation and Startup Documents
"Will be working with her again!"
Malik J
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Flint,
MI,
17 days ago
Consult on Corporate Restructure
"This is an early review. We are still doing work with each other."
Vu H
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Jersey City,
NJ,
18 days ago
Consult on Corporate Restructure
"Mark is quick, effective and an absolute pleasure to work with."
John L
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Los Angeles,
CA,
21 days ago
Delaware LLC to C-Corp Conversion
"Great experience. I would recommend anyone working with Nathan."
Bill K
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San Diego,
CA,
22 days ago
Review of Post Incorporation Docs on Clerky Platform
"Daniel is clear and concise in his communication with you. He is also very responsive. What set Daniel apart is he is a former operator as both CFO and Chief Legal Council. This pragmatic approach gives you the confidence when says you can pay me to do this, but you really don't need that. When was the last time you heard that from an Attorney that is not a family member or friend."
Shaun L
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Wilmington,
DE,
24 days ago
Dissolve Delaware C Corp
"Great experience in working with James!"
Priyadarshi P
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Fremont,
CA,
26 days ago
Delaware C-Corp Incorporation Review
"We worked with Alexandra through UpCounsel on a corporate formation and related governance documents, and she was excellent throughout the process. She delivered thoughtful revisions, clean execution versions, and ensured everything was internally consistent and professionally structured. What stood out most was her strong judgment — she improved the documents in ways that strengthened governance and long-term scalability without overcomplicating things. She was responsive, detail-oriented, and clear in her explanations. We felt confident moving forward knowing everything was properly structured. We would absolutely work with her again and highly recommend her to other founders seeking strong corporate counsel."
Drew L
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Lacey,
WA,
28 days ago
Review Advisory Agreement
"Alisha's work on our advisory agreements was professional and met our needs and timelines."
Erich W
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Little Silver,
NJ,
29 days ago
LLC Operating Agreement Amendment
"David worked on the operating agreement through many revision requests patiently till it was done."
Arjun B
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San Jose,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Form Partnership
"Responsive. Quick follow through. Highly recommend for legal formations and agreements. Will use again in the near future"
Anthony G
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Capitola,
CA,
about 1 month ago
LLC Operating Agreement Vocational School
"He was very helpful, patient and responsive. I highly recommend Atty. Goldstein."
Lisa C
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Des Plaines,
IL,
about 1 month ago
Startup Legal Document Review
"Sara is knowledgeable and helpful without talking down to you! She was very pleasant to work with."
Amie D
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Redmond,
WA,
about 1 month ago
Assist with Other Business Formation Matter
"Karen finished our job sooner than our deadline and was responsive to emails quickly and efficiently."
Jan K
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Lake Havasu City,
AZ,
about 1 month ago
Draft Shareholder Agreement
"Thanks for the help Paul!"
Marcus A
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Costa Mesa,
CA,
about 2 months ago
Focused Review of Common Stock Purchase Agreement for $140,000 Cash Investment in Delaware C-Corp
"A pleasure to work with; efficient and clear!"
Peter P
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about 2 months ago
Restructure Corporation
"Vincent was excellent and highly professional. He helped us onboard our existing Delaware entity to Clerky and enabled the Post-Incorporation Setup module efficiently. He is very knowledgeable about the platform and provided clear instructions throughout the process. A perfect choice for any startup founder. Highly recommend!"
Jingkang J
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San Francisco,
CA,
about 2 months 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,
3 months 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,
3 months ago