Frequently Asked Questions

• WE did not sign a written contract - does that mean that we have no agreement?
• Can I afford to have you review a contract prior to signing the agreement?
• Does the business structure really matter?
• Do small businesses really need employee hand-books or policy guidelines?
• I'm a medical provider - Do my billing practices/policies comply with government insurance standards?
• Does it really matter if I don't have minutes for my shareholder or board of director meetings.

WE did not sign a written contract - does that mean that we have no agreement?

Not necessarily! Each case is different. There are various legal circumstances underwhich verbal agreements are enforceable.

Can I afford to have you review a contract prior to signing the agreement?

Generally, a review of a simple contractual agreement is not very expensive. The expense does depend on the complexity of the agreement under review. Experience has shown that no matter what the review cost is, that cost is typically much less than the expense of representation and litigation when the agreement breaks down. The simple review often times prevents litigation later.

Does the business structure really matter?

YES!! The structure must provide liability protection, tax considerations, and general flexibility of ownership that each different business needs. This is unique to each business' goals.

Do small businesses really need employee hand-books or policy guidelines?

Yes!! If you have even one employee that employee should be well aware of their role, its responsibilities, and the rights which they possess as your employee. You should understand these circumstances as well as your employees.

I'm a medical provider - Do my billing practices/policies comply with government insurance standards?

WE must consider the type of provider asking this question, and look at the records generally maintained as well as the stated policies governing how employees maintain these records to determine compliance with government standards.

Does it really matter if I don't have minutes for my shareholder or board of director meetings.

Yes these are required documents which are necessary to maintain the corporate structure. There are circumstances in which personal liability can attach for corporate conduct if an opposing party can prove that your corporate structure is incomplete.