Practical Legal Support for Small Business Owners

Starting and running a business comes with legal responsibilities, important decisions and potential risks. Whether you’re forming a new company, preparing a contract or reviewing potential liability concerns, having the right legal guidance can help protect your business and avoid costly problems.

Kim Welch Law provides business legal services and documents for entrepreneurs, startups and established small businesses. From LLC and corporation formation to contract review, ongoing legal assistance and premises inspections, attorney Kim Welch offers straightforward legal solutions with transparent pricing.

Business Formation | Contracts & Legal Documents | Ongoing Legal Services | Liability Prevention

Business Formation Services

Choosing the right business structure is an important first step when starting a company. Your business entity can affect ownership, management, liability and ongoing legal requirements.

Kim Welch Law assists business owners with the legal formation of limited liability companies (LLCs) and corporations, helping establish the appropriate business structure and prepare necessary formation documents.

Limited Liability Company (LLC) Formation

An LLC is a popular business structure for small business owners because it generally provides separation between business obligations and personal assets, subject to applicable law and proper business practices.

Kim Welch Law provides LLC formation services to help business owners establish their companies and understand their initial legal responsibilities.

LLC Formation — $899

Corporation Formation

Corporations provide a formal legal structure that may be appropriate for businesses with multiple owners, plans for outside investment or specific management and ownership needs.

Kim Welch Law assists with corporation formation and the preparation of associated legal documents.

Corporation Formation — $1,999

Business Contracts and Legal Documents

Clear, properly prepared contracts help establish expectations, define responsibilities and reduce the likelihood of disagreements between businesses, customers, vendors and other parties.

Whether you’re reviewing an agreement before signing or need a contract prepared for a business transaction, Kim Welch Law offers contract review and preparation services.

Contract Review

Before signing an agreement, it’s important to understand the obligations, potential liabilities and provisions that could affect your business.

Kim Welch Law reviews contracts to help business owners identify legal concerns, clarify terms and understand their responsibilities.

Contract Preparation

Written agreements can help protect business relationships by documenting the terms and expectations of the parties involved.

Kim Welch Law assists with preparing contracts tailored to the transaction and the business’s legal needs.

Contract Services Pricing

Service	Fee
Contract Review or Preparation	$350 per hour
One Contract Review + One Contract Preparation	$600 for two hours

Contract review and preparation services have a one-hour minimum at the standard hourly rate. The combined contract package provides two hours at a discounted rate.

Ongoing Legal Services for Small Businesses

Not every business needs a full-time attorney, but many benefit from having access to legal guidance as questions and challenges arise.

Kim Welch Law offers a monthly legal subscription or retainer arrangement for small businesses seeking ongoing legal support.

These services can help business owners address legal questions, review documents and obtain guidance on business matters without hiring in-house legal counsel.

Small Business Legal Retainer

$250 per month for one hour of legal services

Discounted hourly legal services are available beyond the included hour, subject to the retainer agreement.

Contact Kim Welch Law to discuss whether an ongoing legal services arrangement is appropriate for your business.

Business Premises Inspections and Liability Prevention

Businesses that welcome customers, employees, vendors and visitors onto their premises have important responsibilities regarding property conditions and potential hazards.

An unsafe walkway, poorly maintained entrance or other hazardous condition can contribute to an injury claim.

With a background representing insurance companies and injured individuals, attorney Kim Welch understands how premises liability claims may arise and the types of conditions that can lead to disputes.

Kim Welch Law offers business premises inspections to help owners identify potential injury risks and consider practical improvements.

Business Premises Inspection — $349

The inspection provides recommendations intended to help reduce potential injury claims. It is not a guarantee against accidents or legal liability.

Get Legal Support for Your Business

Whether you’re forming an LLC, preparing a contract, seeking ongoing legal assistance or reviewing potential liability concerns, Kim Welch Law offers business legal services designed to support small business owners.

Contact Kim Welch Law to discuss your business’s legal needs, available services and pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an attorney to form an LLC?

Business owners can often file LLC formation documents themselves. However, an attorney can help explain legal considerations, ownership arrangements and formation requirements that may affect the business.

What is the difference between an LLC and a corporation?

LLCs and corporations are separate legal entity types with different ownership, management and administrative requirements. The appropriate structure depends on the business’s circumstances and goals. Tax treatment is a separate consideration that should also be evaluated.

How much does contract review cost?

Kim Welch Law charges $350 per hour for contract review and preparation, with a one-hour minimum. A discounted package combining one contract review and one contract preparation is available for $600 for two hours.

Does my small business need an ongoing legal retainer?

An ongoing retainer may be helpful for businesses that regularly need legal guidance, contract assistance or document review. Kim Welch Law offers a monthly arrangement beginning at $250 for one hour of legal services.

What Does a Premises Inspection Include?

A business premises inspection involves reviewing the property and providing suggestions for changes that may help reduce conditions associated with injury claims.Potential areas of concern may include:Walkways, entrances and exitsSlip, trip and fall hazardsUneven flooring or walking surfacesPotentially hazardous conditions in customer areasGeneral property maintenance concernsOther visible conditions that may create injury risks

Can a premises inspection prevent a lawsuit?

No inspection can guarantee that an accident or lawsuit will not occur. However, identifying potentially hazardous conditions and making appropriate improvements may help reduce the risk of injuries and related claims.

Why Work With Kim Welch Law?

Business owners need legal services that are practical, understandable and appropriate for the size and needs of their companies.Kim Welch brings decades of legal experience, including a background representing insurance companies and handling personal injury claims. This experience provides valuable perspective when helping business owners understand potential liability concerns.Kim Welch Law offers:Published pricing for common business legal servicesLLC and corporation formation assistanceContract review and preparationOngoing legal support options for small businessesPremises inspections focused on reducing potential injury claimsOur goal is to help business owners address legal matters before they become larger and more expensive problems.