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Introduction
Employment Law
Contract Drafting & Review
Business Formation & Start-Up
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Introduction
Our business lawyers help clients form and start-up business, draft and review contracts and provide on-going legal counseling to business owners throughout the Los Angeles area (including Pasadena, Santa Monica, Glendale, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Burbank) and greater southern California (including Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego).
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Employment Law
We possess vast experience in employment law, primarily relating to harassment and discrimination, wrongful termination, unfair competition, and wage and hour. As experienced employment litigators and counselors, we are able to advise employers on important state and federal laws, such as the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the California Family Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. We educate owners, managers and employees alike in order to help them effectively handle daily workplace challenges. We help employers institute thoughtful policies and we focus on pragmatic, non-litigation solutions.
The Law Offices of Ryan G. Richardson is a law firm that consistently looks for solutions outside the courtroom. Whether working on behalf of employers or employees, our constant goal is to promote harmonious and productive workplaces in California.
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Contract Drafting & Review
The ideal contract is clear, specific, and anticipates important contingencies. A well drafted contract will help avoid litigation and, in the event litigation becomes necessary, will help that a just result is reached. A poorly drafted contract, on the other hand, may actually invite litigation and may not even be enforceable. When possible, it is generally better to use a contract drafted by your attorney than it is to use a contract drafted by the other party’s attorney. Even if an agreement seems simple, it is wise to have it reviewed by a contract attorney (including leases). Contract litigation experience is essential when it comes to understanding what makes a strong agreement.
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Business Formation & Start-Up
Choosing the proper structure for starting a new business is an important decision. This is especially true when there is more than one person forming the business, as is generally the case. First, prospective business owners generally want to shield themselves from personal liability. In other words, if someone brings a claim against the business, the owners typically want to make sure the claimant cannot come after the owner's personal assets. Owners also have to decide what type of tax treatment will benefit them most. Equally important, but often overlooked, is the importance of clearly defining the relationship between and among the various owners and anticipating the addition or departure of owners in the future.
For-profit businesses in California basically fall into three categories – unincorporated, incorporated, and limited liability corporations. Unincorporated businesses are either sole proprietorships or partnerships. An incorporated business initially forms as a C-Corporation, but can subsequently elect to become S-Corporation, thus changing the corporation's tax treatment. An LLC is a hybrid of the incorporated and unincorporated business structures, combining many of the liability and tax benefits of each.
The Law Offices of Ryan G. Richardson is experienced in the formation of each type of business. Clients can come to us with nothing more than a business plan and we are able to handle everything from securing the business name, drafting and filing all the necessary paper work with the California Secretary of State and the IRS, and drafting well-tailored operating documents. And, because of our experience and proficiency, we usually provide these services for a flat fee.
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Although we are a Los Angeles based commercial litigation and employment law firm, our lawyers handle matters throughout greater southern California, including Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and San Diego County. Work with the lawyer best suited to you, not closest to you. If you need a commercial lawyer or employment lawyer in Los Angeles or southern California, we are only a click or phone call away.
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