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FAQs About LLC Lawyers

What Can An LLC Lawyer Help You With?

An Limited Liability Company (LLC) lawyer is a professional that assists businesses during formation, mergers, and acquisitions. They provide services for LLC filings and maintenance and are often consulted to help businesses decide whether or not an LLC is right for them based on their long-term goals.

How Much Does It Cost To Hire An LLC Formation Attorney In The U.S.?

The cost of an LLC attorney depends on several factors, including your location, how complex your business is, and the number of members that will be in your LLC. Lawyers in this area of specialization typically charge around $100 to $300 an hour to assist with LLC set-up, for an approximate total cost of $1,000 to $3,000.

How To Find The Best LLC Lawyer

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Check out the LLC attorneys we have listed. You can use UpCounsel to search for a lawyer who operates in your state. The best lawyers should be experienced in LLC law and should offer to work with you on an ongoing basis.

What Does LLC Stand For In Law?

LLC stands for Limited Liability Company. It’s a business structure designed to prevent members from being held personally liable for debts and lawsuits incurred by a company. Since LLCs are not taxable, it’s considered a “pass-through” entity, meaning that while losses and profits are filed on personal income tax returns, owners can’t be held liable on an individual basis for anything the business owes.

Is An LLC A Good Idea?

To figure out whether an LLC is suitable for your company, it’s best to consult an LLC formation attorney. Generally, LLCs work well for small businesses since they offer tax benefits and require minimal recordkeeping.

Do I Need A Lawyer To Start An LLC?

While you don’t technically need to hire an LLC lawyer to form an LLC, it makes the process much easier. A lawyer will guide you through the process of filing important documents (like an Articles of Organization with your state), ensure all records are error-free and properly maintained, and provide ongoing legal advice.

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Seth Wiener

1261 reviews
As an experienced trial lawyer and litigator, Seth Wiener has resolved numerous federal and state litigations. His cases have included everything from family law to bankruptcy to fraud and more. Before Seth formed his own firm, the Law Office of Seth W. Wiener, he worked for several prominent law offices where he gained a great deal of experience.
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Steven Stark

616 reviews
For over 30 years, Steven Stark has offered counsel to non-profit organizations and private companies. He has a passion for helping small businesses in particular since he himself started several businesses of his own in New York and Florida. He understands the importance of small businesses having a reliable attorney to advise them about legal matters from their inception.
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Thomas Bark

525 reviews
Thomas Bark is a Partner at Jones Bay working with startups, but he can also handle legal matters for large companies. Previously, he has worked for two top international law firms for some 25 years - some of his experience includes working abroad.. His practice extends to corporate law and commercial contracts, with a particular emphasis in VC finance, M&A, lending, employment, joint ventures and technology issues. He attended The University of Virginia School of Law.
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Scott Stram

429 reviews
As a member of both the New York and New Jersey Bars, Scott Stram is an accomplished lawyer with experience in a range of legal and business areas. This includes corporate law, data security, compliance, real estate, and intellectual property. Before founding Stram Law, Scott was a compliance officer for a company that performed property audits, a director of a security consulting practice, and an operations officer for Viacom and CBS.
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Alisha Bond

363 reviews
-Received a BS in Communications in 2005, JD from Mississippi College School of Law in 2009, and MBA from University of Maryland in 2016. -Results driven and experienced a... read more
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Neil Gandhi

330 reviews
Neil Ghandhi has 12 years of experience as a corporate attorney. He is licensed to practice law in both New York and New Jersey. Neil received his legal degree from the Fordham University School of Law. Neil is experienced in securities and finances, and often assists startup companies overcome legal obstacles. He has been the chief legal officer at ComicsVerse.com since December 2015, as well as the managing attorney at his own legal office since January 2014.
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David Yamaguchi

293 reviews
Startups and small businesses sometimes need someone who can deal with complex transactions on an international playing field. David Yamaguchi specializes in content hosting issues and intellectual property. He concentrates his practice in the United States, Asia, India, and Europe. Whether you are a business giant or a startup, Mr. Yamaguchi can provide legal advice that fits your needs.
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Mario Naim

241 reviews
Mario's firm focuses on serving growth companies throughout the venture capital life cycle from startups to public companies. The firm provides services related to business law, specifically corporate, securities, business combinations and commercial transactions. He has also helped foreign clients in the acquisitions of businesses in the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and South America.
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Brig Ricks

197 reviews
I serve as outside general counsel to businesses that need practical, executive-level legal guidance without building a full in-house legal department. My work sits at the... read more
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Maria Isabel Guerrero

182 reviews
Maria Isabel Guerreo works with both businesses and entrepreneurs to help with a variety of business issues including business formation, contract review and negotiation, employment or contractor issues, and general litigation. She provides an in-house experience to startups and small businesses that would otherwise be cost prohibitive for them. Whether your business works in real estate or is a non-profit, Ms. Guerreo can help.
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Brent Xavier

"Had a great experience working with Brent. Would definitely recommend him."

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Anna Claxton
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Anna Claxton

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Dane Dixon
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Dane Dixon

"Dane was thoughtful, thorough, and highly organized throughout this engagement. They took the time to understand our company's formulation, IP, technology-transfer, and CMO needs and translated those into a practical set of documents we can actually use as the company moves forward. Dane was very responsive, collaborative, and easy to work with. I especially appreciated that they did not overcomplicate the work or push us toward unnecessary legal steps. Their recommendations were clear, commercially minded, and tailored to the stage of the business. The final deliverable was well structured and included both clean and annotated versions, which made it much easier to understand the reasoning behind the revisions. I look forward to working with Dane in the future."

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David Yamaguchi
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David Yamaguchi

"David was excellent to work with. I brought him self-drafted documents for an LLC membership transfer and asked for a review instead of a from-scratch draft. He turned it around quickly, strengthened the agreements with protections I wouldn't have thought of, and answered all my questions clearly. I'd gladly hire him again and highly recommend him."

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Austin, TX,

Alton Hare
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Alton Hare

"Alton is very solid. Not only is he a sharp legal guy, but can operate as a business partner. I would recommend him and plan to use him again."

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Raleigh, NC,

James Kraehenbuehl
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James Kraehenbuehl

"I am extremely pleased with the legal work James provided for me. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to work with, and I would gladly recommend him to others."

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Clifton, NJ,

Rebecca Stacker
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Rebecca Stacker

"Great to work with"

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Minneapolis, MN,

Danny Minutillo
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Danny Minutillo

"Danny was great to work with. Very thorough, responsive and easy to communicate with. He took the time to understand my situation fully, reviewed everything carefully, and explained his analysis clearly. I greatly appreciated his quick turnaround and would gladly work with him again."

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Sherman Oaks, CA,

Brandon Northington
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Brandon Northington

"First time worked with Brandon and will definitely contact him again for my next project. Brandon is professional and knowledgeable, great communication and delivered the job as mentioned."

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Bob Schrader, Esq.
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Bob Schrader, Esq.

"The ideal attorney to support my startup business. Highly recommended"

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Miami, FL,

Jason Head
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Jason Head

"very knowledgable"

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Wesley Chapel, FL,

Claire Christie
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Claire Christie

"Highly recommend working with claire, she did a fantastic job and went above and beyond."

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Brooklyn, NY,

Alisha Bond
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Alisha Bond

"Alisha is very diligent and responsive."

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Aurora, CO,

Mary Mazur
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Mary Mazur

"Mary is a great communicator who did an excellent job walking me through the legal complexities of using public domain content on an e-commerce book site. She made the process clear and straightforward. Highly recommend her."

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Waverly, TN,

Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba
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Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba

"Anthony is very knowledgeable and easy to work with."

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Littleton, CO,

Jack Stephens
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Jack Stephens

"Professional and completed the project within a timely manner."

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Rockledge, FL,

Dmitriy Ishimbayev
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Dmitriy Ishimbayev

"Clear communication, reasonable pricing, knowledgeable"

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Bethesda, MD,

Gene Rhough
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Gene Rhough

"Gene was responsive, practical, and extremely helpful on a time-sensitive startup/IP matter. He quickly understood the business context, identified the key risks, and gave clear, actionable guidance instead of overcomplicating things. I appreciated the combination of legal precision and business practicality. Would recommend him for founders navigating early-stage IP, structure, and ownership questions."

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Waltham, MA,


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