Good internet business lawyer

I am thinking about incorporating myself, lawyer

[SIRokai]

I am thinking about incorporating myself... I'm in Toronto and am looking for a trust worthy not too expensive business lawyer who can assist me with this. If you deal with one that's taking new clients please let me know.

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[Webwork]

Talk to a business lawyer who is down the hall from his friend the civil trial lawyer.

I'm amazed at the number of one man shows that think incorporating will protect them from their own direct acts.

When the bus hits my client I sue 1) the business company, often a corporation; and, 2) the bus driver since "he did it".

If something bad happens, and "you did it", then chances are 1) you will get sued individually; and, 2) your empty shell corporation will be 'pierced' so that the injured party can go after you any way.

Get insurance.

My other job is civil trial lawyer.

[paybacksa]

Webwork, thanks for shooting straight.

I work with alot of individuals who "start up" small business (service businesses, salons, fitness trainers, coaches, etc) as individuals, and everybody around them emphasizes the "inc" step as critical. I see so many poorly done, useless $600 inc's it seems sinister.

Inc's define and protect corporate assets. Insurance protects individuals. Fine print protects insurers. Given all that, the best thing you can do is get yourself insurance and be sure to abide by every bit of the fine print!

[SIRokai]

Thanks for the info... I was hoping someone had one already that was good.

I just dont want to walk up to a guy with no background.

I trust your comments about "your empty shell corporation" were not directed at me directly Webwork.
I realize that incorporating does not protect you from lawsuits and I'm glad I never had a problem with that... but it also helps out with taxing, assets etc.

Insurance has been in effect for 3 years.

[monkeythumpa]

There are services that I and others I know used to incorporate in Nevada, but I don't think I am allowed to post it. Services are a lot cheaper, but not as personal. You should read more about what you need to do if you do it either through a lawyer or a service.

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[photocartoonist]

A good law firm, like a good accounting firm, is an essential part of setting up a new business. And you find one by interviewing them. You would be surprised to find out how many top firms take on start-ups and do what they can financially to help you get started.

In my opinion, lawyers are specialists, like doctors. I wouldn't go to a neurologist if I was having trouble breathing. And I wouldn't go to ONE attorney for all of my business needs. So I call up a senior partner, tell him what I need, and then I talk to a contract, IP, litigation, entertainment, whatever-type attorney who specilizes in just that.

So in your case you want someone who is a corporate attorney.