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CHRISTIAN
BUSINESS ATTORNEY
The Bible
admonishes us to seek Godly counsel (Psalms 1:1).
Further, "...a man of understanding will attain wise
counsel," (Proverbs 1:5). And "...he who heeds counsel is
wise" (Proverbs 12:15). Moreover,
"...with
the well-advised is wisdom." (Proverbs
13:10). "Plans
are established by counsel..." (Proverbs
20:18).
"Where
there is no counsel, the people
fall; But in a multitude of counselors there is safety" (Proverbs
11:14; Proverbs 22:6). Without counsel, plans go
awry, But in a multitude of counselors they are established" (Proverbs 15:22).
As a Christian business
attorney, I
can provide vital assistance in many aspects of your
business.
Church
and Nonprofit Law:
I prepare bible-based
bylaws for your nonprofit church
or organization. Your bylaws are, in most cases, your most
important legal document. I represent or assist
church and
nonprofit organizations in obtaining official 501(c)(3)
recognition.
When a church
dispute
arises, you may require advice or representation as the corporation,
pastor, elder, deacon, member, church officer or employee.
Business
Transactions:
Advisory:
A Christian business
lawyer may advise you of your legal rights and
responsibilities,
Litigation
and Disputes:
Moreover, a business
attorney at law may represent and/or assist you in collecting
debts,
negotiating disputes, and, if
necessary, initiating
or defending lawsuits (e.g., breach
of contract,
fraud, etc.).
"An
ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure."
Proper
planning, legal advise, and Biblical wisdom can save you the time,
significant expense,
and the headache of a lawsuit. Oftentimes, with proper legal
advice
and counseling or proper drafting of legal documents, lawsuits can be
avoided altogether.
For example, if you will be going into a
business
partnership with one or more other persons, a lawyer
can help
protect your interests. With a Christian business lawyer,
you, as a Christian business person,
may be reminded to "not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers"
(2 Corinthians 6:14). Moreover, an attorney can draft a partnership
agreement or review a proposed partnership
agreement
before
you sign it. A well-drafted partnership agreement will
contain
agreed-upon provisions that deal with potential future disagreements
that might arise. Examples include salary disputes, loans to partners,
death, long-term illness, sale of a partnership interest, distribution
of profits, and other management decisions.
It
is far simpler and more cost effective to identify and
prevent
potential legal problems or liability risks before they happen than it
is to solve them thereafter.
"A prudent man foresees evil and hides
himself,
But the simple pass on and are punished."
(Proverbs
22:3, 27:12).
However,
if problems
arise, a business lawyer may become a practical necessity.
Your business lawyer can advise you regarding your
legal
obligations, how to minimize the risk of employee or former employee
lawsuits, the legal risks or how to minimize the risk of charactizing a
worker as an independent contractor, and various other
matters.
If you will enter into contracts
with customers,
your attorney can draft them to protect your interests and minimize the
risks to you. Your lawyer can also help you with collections.
In the event of a dispute with a customer, having your lawyer
involved early on may help you settle the matter quickly.
Your business attorney can advise and/or draft an asset
purchase
or stock sale agreement if and when you decide to sell or transfer your
business. Such agreement will cover many areas, as for
example, new
buyers responsibility for liabilities of seller.
Furthermore,
if an issue or need arises that is not within your attorney's sphere of
experience or expertise, your attorney can often help you select and
retain a
reputable attorney who will properly represent your interests.
In
summary, a myriad of legal issues can
and do
arise in business. Having a Christian business lawyer on your team can
who
can address concerns,
minimize legal problems, and represent you when disputes arise will
help your business to run smoother and more successfully.
Contact
Christian business attorney, Matthew
B. Tozer,
for a free telephone consultation..
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