Find the right lawyer for your Yukon business
Using a lawyer makes good business sense, as laws touch your company in many ways. Ideally, every company needs a qualified lawyer that is knowledgeable about that specific business. Some of the common issues that are best handled by a trusted lawyer include:
- Setting up business structure
- Buying or selling a business
- Negotiating commercial leases
- Preparing contracts
- Dealing with employee problems
- Protecting Intellectual property
When searching for a lawyer, find one that has experience with the issue, and understands how a business operates. You need someone you are comfortable dealing with. It's important to feel confident about the advice she or will provides. Your search for a new lawyer may include:
There are several ways to minimize your legal costs, particularly when meeting a lawyer for the first time.
Get organized before you meet with the lawyer, including:
- Write out a descriptive summary of the problem
- List the names and address of witnesses
- Bring all relevant documents
- List the questions you plan to ask, such as how the law applies to your situation, the anticipated time and steps involved, the strength of your case, the lawyer's fees, etc.
During the meeting, be sure to:
- Answer the lawyer's questions thoroughly, both the good and bad facts of the situation
- Take notes of the lawyer's comments
- Ask more questions if you need clarification on anything the lawyer tells you
Always remember that CFIB's Business Resources team is available to assist CFIB members. Contact us at msyukon@cfib.ca or 1-888-234-2232.
