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Business formation involves critical legal considerations to ensure that a business is properly structured, complies with relevant laws, and sets a solid foundation for future growth. Lawyers can assist with a variety of tasks during the business formation process, including the following:

Choosing a business sturcture, drafting and filing formation documents, creating governance documents, registering for tax and licensing requirements, drafting shareholder or membership agreements, securing intellectual property, drafting employment and independent contractor agreements, handling financing and capitalization, addressing regulatory compliance, drafting commercial agreements, preparing for future disputes, advising on liability protection, joint ventures and strategic alliances, franchise formation, ongoing compliance and maintenance.

Business litigation encompasses disputes and legal challenges between businesses or within business entities. Cases requiring a lawyer’s expertise in business litigation can be complex and involve significant financial stakes. Here are examples of serious business litigation scenarios:

Contract disputes, partnership and shareholder disputes, intellectual property (IP) disputes, employment and labor disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and misrepresentation, business torts, disputes in mergers  and acquisitions, real estate and commercial lease disputes, antirust and trade regulations, class actions and mass torts, regulatory and compliance issues, bankruptcy and insolvency litigation, vendor and supplier dispute, cybersecurity and data breach litigation.

Personal injury cases involve legal disputes arising when someone suffers harm due to another party's negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct. Lawyers in this area help clients recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Examples of serious personal injury cases include:

Motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, workplace accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, nursing home abuse or neglect, toxic exposure,, assault and battery, aviation and boating accidents, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, sports or recreational injuries, claims against government entities.

Entertainment law encompasses a variety of legal issues related to the entertainment industry, covering matters in film, television, music, theater, publishing, digital media, and more. Lawyers in this field provide critical guidance and representation for individuals and companies involved in creative industries. Here are examples of entertainment law matters:

Contract negotiation and drafting (distribution agreements, publishing agreements endorsing deals, etc), intellectual property rights, royalties and revenue disputes, defamation and privacy issues, music industry matters, film and television production, digital media and technology, talent representation and agency law, theater and live performance, employment and union matters, celebrity estates and legacy planning, dispute and resolution and litigation, production financing and investment, international issues, social media and branding.

Serious traffic violations are offenses that go beyond minor infractions and often result in significant penalties, including hefty fines, license suspension, criminal charges, or even imprisonment. Legal representation is often necessary to navigate the complexities of these cases. Examples of serious traffic violations include:

Driving under the influence (DUI/DWI), reckless driving, driving without a valid license, excessive speeding, driving without insurance, street racing or drag racing, aggressive driving, etc