Finding Quality Business Lawyers for Business Legal Advice

If you own or operate a business, you know it is critical as well as difficult to find and retain a qualified attorney who has vast business, commercial and litigation experience.

Many business lawyers focus on particular aspects of business law, making them experts in certain areas, but the downside is that their collective experience may not be comprehensive enough to suit all of your business needs.

Other firms fall into a "jack of all trades" category, but may not have business lawyers who have the experience to handle all of your business needs.

There are several key factors you should consider when searching for business lawyers:

Structure

The firm should be large enough to handle complex cases, but also small enough to offer you personal attention. Ideally, their business lawyers should be experienced in all critical business areas including:

• General Corporate matters
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Zoning Issues
• Commercial and Real Estate
• Intellectual Property Law
• Immigration
• Bankruptcy Litigation

They should offer a team of business lawyers that are experienced in each and who are committed to combining their skills and experience to best serve their clients.

Communication

It is equally important to ascertain how accessible their business lawyers are. Will they be there for you when you really need them? In times of urgency it is important that you are able to connect with your lawyers and that they return your communications promptly.

Look for a firm where you will be able to reach your business lawyer during evenings, including weekends, if necessary. Business decisions sometimes need to be made during off-hours, so you need a firm that is committed to keeping in touch with you whenever you need help.

Philosophy

Find out what a particular firm's business philosophy is. Are their business lawyers committed to providing both competent and professional services, counseling and advice to you? 

Legal Affiliations

Find out what legal affiliations your chosen firm has. By having membership in these various organizations, they are always expanding their knowledge and advancing their experience by engaging with other law professionals.

Are they a member of their local bar associations or other societies specific to your business needs?

Check to see if the firm or their lawyers are a member of the following associations:

• Local County Bar Association
• City Bar Association
• State Bar Association
• American Bar Association

References

Lastly, but equally important, ask for references. Check with others who might have worked with the same business lawyers that you are considering and read any testimonials or reviews that you can find on the internet. Other clients have nothing to gain by sharing their experiences, so you should receive an honest and accurate portrayal of the service they received.

Located in West Chester, PA, Carosella and Associates P. C. is a team of business lawyers with vast experience in business law.