Denver Lawyer for Business Startups
The startup phase is your perfect chance to avoid the problems that founders often create by bungling their startups. The seasoned Colorado startup lawyers at Sequoia Legal can help you navigate the business startup minefield.
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Our Experienced Denver Startup Attorneys Are Here to Help
If you are planning on starting a business, you are potentially entering a situation with myriad complex legal issues.
The process of starting a business is filled with legal pitfalls, many of which are invisible to anyone without very specific legal training and experience.
At Sequoia Legal, we’ve got your back. We have been with many of our business clients right from the start, meaning that our startup attorneys have seen it all. We can assist you at every stage of your emerging business.
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Schedule an online appointment and let our Denver lawyer for business startups help you with resolving your case.
Why You Need a Lawyer for a Successful Startup in Denver, CO?
You shouldn’t attempt to represent yourself or your company during the business formation phase of your business. Every decision you make carries consequences that can unfold over months or even years. Your choice of business entity and related tax elections, for example, can carry tax consequences that could prove ruinous down the road.
The structure of your business documentation, such as a partnership agreement or an LLC agreement, could present unexpected obstacles to the addition of a new equity partner. Raising capital is bound to raise a myriad of legal issues, as will regulatory and tax compliance. There is probably not a single area of your operations that will not be affected in some way by legal issues. A small business startup lawyer can save you a multitude of headaches.
Common Challenges Startups May Face
The law is more complex for some industries than for others. Regardless of your industry, however, your startup is going to face legal obstacles, challenges, and opportunities throughout its lifetime. Because of this, a business law attorney is a necessity rather than a luxury. You may, for example, need a startup company attorney for the following matters:
- Selecting the appropriate business vehicle for your startup. Incorporation is not the only option and perhaps not the best one for your startup
- Filing and maintaining the appropriate company formation documentation-corporate bylaws, LLC membership agreements, etc
- Creating tax-efficient business strategies. This task requires more than a little creativity
- Structuring the relationships between executives, directors, key employees, and other stakeholders
- Drafting joint venture agreements
- Drafting investor documents for raising additional capital
- Drafting buy-sell agreements
- Structuring merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions, performing due diligence, and generating appropriate documentation if your new company is going to acquire another company as part of its kick-off strategy
- Registering trademarks and copyrights
- Negotiating and drafting confidentiality agreements to protect trade secrets
- Drafting employment contracts and labor matters
- Advising on taxation strategies and changes in tax laws
In addition, you may need a corporate lawyer for startup advice on various day-to-day legal matters.
We Provide Legal Counsel for Startups in Many Industries
If your company is just getting started, you need a law firm that works with startups that has accumulated extensive experience in various industries. Our small business startup attorneys service clients in the following industries, among others:
- Technology
- Healthcare & medical
- E-commerce
- Life science & biotech
- Internet
- Agribusiness
- Software & SAAS
- Healthcare
- Artificial intelligence
- Many other industries
We offer the legal support you need to launch your startup company and achieve your business objectives.
Launch Your Denver Startup with Confidence!
Don't let legal complexities hold you back. Our Denver startup lawyers provide proactive legal guidance to help you confidently launch and grow your business.
Why Choose Sequoia Legal as Your Startup Lawyer in Denver?
The experienced startup attorneys at Sequoia Legal can make it happen for you and your team:
Startup Specific Focus
We focus exclusively on Denver startups, deeply understanding the unique legal and business environment.
Proactive Legal Strategies
We don't just react to problems, we proactively help you avoid legal pitfalls from the start, embedding legal best practices into your business plan.
Cost-Effective Solutions
We offer flexible payment options and transparent pricing, tailoring legal solutions to match your startup's budget and growth stage.
Collaborative Approach
We act as partners, not just legal advisors, working closely with you to understand your business vision and goals.
Proven Track Record
We have successfully guided numerous Denver startups to launch and growth, securing funding and navigating legal complexities with nuanced skill and success.
Strong Network
We have a well-established network of connections in the Colorado business community, providing unparalleled access to resources and opportunities to help your startup thrive.
Meet Our Attorneys
Founding Partner
Andrew advises foreign and domestic companies, organizations, and entrepreneurs on a broad range of corporate and international regulatory and transactional issues.
Partner
Hunter focuses on general corporate matters, healthcare compliance, international trade laws, and anti-kickback regulations.
Of Counsel
Brian Fonville
With experience as a transactional lawyer in finance and corporate matters in New York City, Brian boasts great experience in cross-border commercial transactions, software licenses, and investment funds.
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Of Counsel
Laura A. Lopez
With experience both as a Litigator at Davis Polk & Wardwell and as General Counsel of a private global merchant advisory and investment firm, Laura provides advice on a wide range of issues impacting businesses including dispute resolution.
Associate
Christina is a recent graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she received the Irving P. Andrews Award for Outstanding Law Graduate as well as the Student Leadership award.
Of Counsel
Josh Wallenstein
Managing Member of the Wallenstein Law Group, Josh offers no-nonsense solutions to a variety of compliance and risk management issues.
Of Counsel
Being a corporate and transactional attorney, Nick's focus is in mergers & acquisitions, guiding clients through all deal phases. He also covers business formation, governance, and diverse contract drafting, serving clients nationally and internationally.
Contact Our Denver Startup Business Lawyers Now
Sequoia Legal is a Denver-based business law firm for startup companies that understands the unique legal challenges faced by startups.
Call us today at (303) 476-2851 or contact us online for a free consultation.
FAQ
Many startups are tempted to delay the expense of hiring a lawyer until the company starts making money. This is a bad idea all the way around. Hiring a lawyer who is well-versed in startups at the earliest stages of your business can save you far more than they will cost you.
Which type of business entity you should choose depends on your business plans, your risk tolerance, and many other factors. Selecting the wrong form of business organization could mean bankruptcy, or it could mean a crushing tax burden. Consult with your attorney on the pros and cons of each form of business organization in light of your financial resources and your unique business goals.
The following startup expenses are common:
- Entity formation and qualification. You can incorporate in Delaware for as little as $50, for example, while LLC formation fees range from $40 (Kentucky) to $500 (Massachusetts). Other fees apply as well.
- Fees to draft Corporate bylaws, LLC agreements, etc (which can be in the thousands depending on the number of partners/shareholders/investors).
- Fees to draft initial contracts such as employment agreements and confidentiality agreements.
- Trademark and patent fees.
Even on a skeleton budget, you will need at least the following:
- Business entity formation documentation (LLC, corporation, partnership, etc.)
- Drafting ownership and equity documentation to establish who owns the company
- Intellectual property protection (patent and trademark applications, licensing agreements, etc.)
- Tax-efficient management so that you do not end up with unintended tax consequences
You can form an S-corp or form an LLC and ask the government to tax it as an S-corp. LLCs allow you far more structural flexibility. Remember, though, if you form an LLC and have it taxed as an S-corp, you must file an individual S-corp tax return every year.
To choose a law firm for your startup in Denver, consider their experience with startups, skill in relevant legal areas, client reviews, and fee structures. Look for a firm that aligns with your business needs and budget.