Brown McCarroll Attorneys at Law

Protect yourself and your company. Entrepreneurship is exciting, but without the proper planning you risk running into unexpected legal issues that can derail your business.

Our attorneys have experience across a wide range of legal issues common to startups and early-stage companies. While we can certainly work with you on a single project, many of our clients turn to us for a long-term partnership where we offer strategic advice and helpful tips to maximize your opportunities and prevent issues down the road.

We respond quickly, provide practical advice and always remain sensitive to the need to control costs.

Raising Startup Capital For Your Business

In today's entrepreneurial environment, there are many options for sources of startup capital. Which on should you choose? Our attorneys counsel you on the legal considerations of each option and help you with all the formalities.

Entity Formation

Choosing the right business structure and having well written contracts in place to protect a company's interests are essential for startup and growing businesses. These issues are especially important as companies pursue investors and position for a possible sale or merger. Our attorneys help clients understand the liability protections, tax implications and other benefits of the various entity structures (e.g., partnership, limited liability company, or corporation) and recommend the one that best fits your growth and financing needs while maximizing tax advantages.

Protecting Your Brand - Trademarks

Most companies get their competitive advantages from their intellectual property - protecting your brand is no exception. Carefully select a distinctive brand that distinguishes your product or services and avoid the pitfalls in the process. Register your trademark so as to have the best tools to protect your brand from unauthorized use, third party exploitation and dilution.

Management & Operational Issues

There are numerous management and operational challenges that can cost young companies. For instance, new businesses in the health care industry are often overwhelmed by the complexity of the regulations affecting them. And unfortunately, most regulations, and most regulators, are not forgiving. Consequently, starting off right is critical. Understanding the management and operational issues that affect your industry and type of business can be the difference between a successful business, and a legal nightmare.

Labor & Employment

Hiring and retaining the best employees is important for any business. Our attorneys help you implement the appropriate organizational structure, protect your company with non-compete agreements and labor laws advice, and develop the right compensation and benefit plans to keep your company competitive.

Legal Disputes

Legal disputes can be a major concern for any startup or early-stage company. We help you avoid the problems that can lead to lawsuits, and virgorously represent your interests when you find yourself subject to one.

Protection of Wealth

Entrepreneurs have unique personal legal needs. We help you manage and protect your wealth through effective estate planning and business succession solutions that maximize financial benefits while minimizing taxes.