Beresford Booth Presents: Our New Business Legal Review and Diagnostic Service

In his 1962 State of the Union address, President John F. Kennedy sagely advised that “the time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.” He didn’t live in Seattle.

There is no doubt his advice—the promotion of planning and preparation—was well-intentioned and sound, but it isn’t always practical to wait for a string of sunny days to start your work. And, at the risk of straining the metaphor, there is a difference between repairing something and proactively maintaining it. In the case of our metaphorical house, one should aim to avoid the folly of focusing on the roof while the foundation crumbles.

As Beresford Booth’s corporate and business attorneys, we often hear from clients when their businesses, their partnerships, or their employment relationships need repair. No doubt, it is critical work at a vulnerable time.

But what if we could also help those same clients preventatively by assessing client documents, systems, and practices that are currently in place and generating a plan for good business health and hygiene?

Beresford Booth is thrilled to announce our Business Legal Review and Diagnostic service, intended for businesses with between 10 and 150 employees. If you are a business owner, our service will provide you with the analysis, recommendations, and action steps necessary to meet current legal requirements and establish a strong legal foundation for the future of your business.   

For a flat rate, lawyers from the Beresford Booth team will review key corporate and business-related documents, conduct a site visit, and provide you with a custom report, assessing any outstanding legal issues and providing targeted recommendations to help you grow your business with confidence. 

Some of those key documents include:

• Organizational documents, such as articles of incorporation/bylaws and LLC agreements;
• Buy-sell agreements and shareholder agreements;
• Client-focused documents, such as terms of service;
• Employment documents, such as employment agreements, employee handbooks, offer letters, and job descriptions;
• Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements;
• Real estate documents, such as leases and title policies;
• Bank agreements, such as notes and security agreements; and
• Succession planning documents, such as trusts and estate plans.

By identifying areas of potential legal exposure, you are helping yourself and your business to (1) minimize risk and (2) remain current and flexible in a fast-changing business environment.

Contact your Beresford Booth team today at (425) 776-4100 or email Gabriella Stein at gabbis@beresfordlaw.com to schedule your Business Legal Review and Diagnostic site visit and review!

We stand ready to help, rain or shine.