Becoming a business owner is an exciting achievement, whether you’re buying an existing business or starting one from scratch. Unfortunately, it can also be stressful and complicated, especially for first-time entrepreneurs. Buying a business as opposed to forming a brand new one has some advantages. You’ll...
Whether you’re just starting out or are wanting to make a change, as a business owner, we know you want to set up your business for long term success while also protecting yourself in the process. This consideration can make choosing between forming an LLC...
Whether you’re just starting out or have been doing it for years, running a small business isn’t easy. Beyond the basics of business governance, the rights and duties of ownership, and any employer liabilities, there are a lot of nitty-gritty details that can open you...
The recent spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its containment measures present a complex situation for both employers and employees. In the wake of critical changes in federal, state, and local laws in response to COVID-19, the attorneys at JJH Law are here to...
Unfortunately, disputes between business partners and associates happen all the time. Our business dispute attorneys have seen it all — from small disagreements between friends turned business partners to major disagreements between large shareholders. No matter the size of the business, it almost always happens. Protect...
Why should your small business or startup work with a professional Portland attorney? To minimize risk! New businesses don’t know what they don’t know, and even the most well-intentioned companies and startups may find themselves making a number of potentially serious legal mistakes. These mistakes not...
“If life was a board game, lawyers are the people who read the inside of the top of the box.” -Jerry Seinfeld That’s just about right! At JJH Law, our business lawyers know business owners would much rather be playing the game (running and growing their businesses)...