Small Business and Nonprofit

Small businesses often have the same extensive legal needs as their larger counterparts, yet lack the resources to employ full-time legal counsel. Contracts with employees and other businesses, commercial leases or mortgages, and tax issues are always on the mind of a small business owner. Often, small business owners find themselves attempting to hack their way through the legal weeds on their own, without the assistance of an attorney. Trying to do everything yourself is unwise; just as a chef would not insist on growing his own vegetables or an artist only use paper he himself made, there are great advantages to retaining an attorney to help keep your business in order and free you to pursue your passion.

Retaining Kurtz & Augenlicht, or simply coming to us as problems arise, can give you the information and legal representation to safeguard your business. Whenever a complicated or uncomfortable legal issue arises, your attorney is a phone call away and can give you the answers you need or instructions for how to proceed. Conflicts with suppliers and disputes with landlords or mortgage companies are frequent problems faced by small business owners; your attorney can explain your legal rights in the situation and work to help you to resolve the conflict as quickly as possible.

When your business is ready to expand, then your attorney will be there to help craft a comprehensive business plan and ensure that there are no legal roadblocks between you and what you want your business to achieve.

Most nonprofit organizations are really just small businesses, but with even more concerns and restrictions. First of all, the business must be registered as a tax-exempt organization with the IRS. Then to raise charitable donations, most states require some form of registration, even if you are merely asking for donations through a web site. Kurtz & Augenlicht is well-versed in the regulations, filing requirements and registrations required to start and maintain a non-profit.

Small businesses and nonprofits sometimes have to operate on razor-thin margins. We understand, and offer one of if not the lowest hourly rate for small businesses. Kurtz & Augenlicht understands the financial pressures a small business owner is under, and we are committed to helping small businesses and nonprofits grow by providing affordable and high-quality legal representation.

If you need help, call us at 312.526.3928 or email Michael.