You deserve to sleep better at night!
Meet the Small Business Lawyer
who cares about you AND your business
Operating a business is an exciting, deeply satisfying – and often lucrative – form of livelihood.
And, just like knowing your cash flow is solid or your clients are happy, knowing you have all your legal protections in place can really help you sleep at night!
Kristen Mackintosh, The Happy Lawyer, is a small business owner herself — one who also values a good night’s sleep! — so she can relate to the types of joys and headaches you live with in business.
We are here to save your small business time, stress and money, every step of the way
As an experienced small business lawyer Kristen is passionate about steering her clients safely through the ins and outs of NC business regulations.
And unlike those online DIY legal services, she will partner with you to anticipate and navigate the many legal questions you’re likely to face over the years – reducing stress, wasted time, and unnecessary expenses.
If you’d like a trusted expert on your team, we invite you to set up a complimentary consultation.
Knowing you have all your legal protections in place can really help you sleep at night, especially as your business grows!
How can The Happy Lawyer, Garner’s small business attorney, help you?
Business formation: what form is right for you? Sole proprietorship, LLC, S Corp, C Corp?
Business registration, licenses and more: Understanding and keeping up with what’s required for small business law in Garner NC and beyond, plus knowing what annual forms and fees are required.
Contracts: to ensure business, partner, vendor, and customer interests are clear, reducing operating risks.
Trademarks and other protections: to protect yourself and your brand.
Acquisition and mergers: when businesses change ownership.
Shareholder and partner rights: to ensure the business entity is following all local, state, and federal laws.
Employment: to protect the business and its employees.
Taxes: in partnership with your CPA, helping you reduce what you owe – legally!
Your business is unique, and so are the legal protections that you’ll need. If you’re ready to start a new business, or have a business that may benefit from a legal assessment, please give us a call!
What is Business Law? And is it the same as Corporate Law?
Business law is the overarching category that encompasses all aspects of business, from initial formation to mergers, and employment to taxes.
Corporate law is related, but specifically applies to the laws, regulations, and rules of the formation and operation of corporations — and the rights and obligations of people involved with forming, owning, and managing a corporation.
And the size of the business isn’t necessarily a determining factor: corporations might have hundreds of thousands of employees, or they could simply be a one-person entity!
If you have questions about the law and your small business, reach out for a complimentary call.