Scale Your Business

Full life cycle business planning. From start-up to exit.

Start With The End In Mind

Legal Services For The Business Life Cycle

The decisions you make at the beginning of your business can have a major impact on the valuation of your business when it comes time to sell. That is why it is important to start with the end in mind. In fact, how you plan to exit your business should dictate how you operate your business, from the entity you choose to the contracts you create.

Why Incorporate A Business?

Not sure why you need to hire a lawyer to incorporate and structure your business? Here are a few reasons it’s important.

Your Startup Checklist

What You Need To Start A Business

You need more than a great idea to start a business. In fact, there are many tasks that need to be completed in order for a business to successfully get off the ground. Below are just a few of the things you should do as your business gets started:

  • Create a business plan
  • Choose a name for your business
  • Select a legal structure for your business
  • Create an operating agreement
  • Develop contracts
  • Open a business bank account
  • Apply for trademark protection for your brand

Of course, there are many other business and legal issues that you may face as your business grows. If you have already formed your business and need assistance with larger legal issues facing your scaling business, that is where Framework Legal can help.

Business Resources

Framework Legal works with growing businesses of all sizes but if you are just getting started, here are a few resources we recommend using before hiring an attorney:

Built To Scale

A Law Firm That Grows With Your Business

If you are building your business to scale, then you need a law firm that can scale with it. At Framework Legal, we offer predictable pricing, practical advice, and connections to other leading business professionals that can assist you in achieving your ultimate business goals. Contact us today to see how the right law firm can help your company meet the challenges to each stage of the business life cycle post-formation.

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Testimonials

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"I am the owner of a small business that operates in the Phoenix area. We ran into an issue with a bad player who was attempting to use their deep pockets to squeeze us in an unethical way. We did not have the money or the expertise to fight them in court. We hired Framework Legal to give us the assistance we needed. Juliet and her team did a masterful job of using their knowledge to protect our interests. I heartily recommend Framework Legal!"
Edward
Former Client

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"Working with Juliet over the past few years has taught me that as you become more successful and your business becomes more complex, all you really have to do is think things through, do what’s right and it will all work out. Juliet’s knowledge of small business law is incomparable. She has helped us with several very different matters and guided us with intelligence, tenacity and compassion. I cannot overstate the value of connectedness, and Juliet’s network of sources and experts (“oh, we should talk to so-and-so”) delivers benefits far beyond the words written in a contract and hours devoted to a resolution."Richard S.
ARQ Wealth Advisors, LLC

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"Selling a business doesn’t happen overnight. It took us four years, starting with our commitment to, in Juliet’s words, get our “house in order.” Juliet was a true advocate, previewing, listening, and counseling us through the journey week by week. She is steady, thorough and no-nonsense direct, which relates directly to her stewardship of your money. At one point when a counter offer didn’t take, we were so done, more than ready to accept a less than stellar offer. She talked us down and assured us that we could do better. And we did, just xxx later. She was clearly working in our best interest. Juliet is the rare attorney who has no ego. At one point, we brought in a friend who works in real estate law to provide additional expertise. Anyone else in Juliet’s position would have taken offense, and would have been territorial. But Juliet clearly enjoyed the collaborative process and the opportunity to exchange knowledge. Just as important as her legal process and approach, is the passion and joy – and humor -- she brings to her work."Lynn B.
Seller of high-end storage and delivery service business

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"My experience with Framework surpasses that of the big corporate firms I’ve worked with during my 35 years as a business owner. It’s not just Juliet’s expert counsel that sets her apart. It’s also the fact that I can call her any time of the day and she either answers the phone herself or calls me back ASAP. That’s really terrific. She knows my anxiety level is likely through the roof and the value and comfort her immediate attention provides. She has taught me to pick my battles in situations that are adversarial and to step back to allow her to guide me through all the if/then scenarios. Knowing that she has a network of legal resources close at hand is a tremendous asset. If I had to pick one word to describe how I feel working with Juliet, it would be “safe”… there’s no question my issues are going to be resolved expediently after all avenues have been thoroughly explored. I trust her. You couldn’t ask for a better advocate."Susan B.
Business Solutions for Women Business Owners

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"Framework Legal has been fantastically flexible in supporting us as we've grown. As a small company, Juliet and her team were able to scale up and down the time they devoted to our work as we had sudden needs for work. They've also considered from day one what the long term impacts of new projects or documents would be on the company - something that I have rarely seen."Turner B.
Current Client

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"I had the pleasure of working with Juliet pre and post final sale of my business. Upon our first initial conversation we did a much deeper dive into due diligence and transaction details that I had experienced with other firms I had interviewed. Throughout the process we encountered, tough negotiations, poor communication from opposing counsel, uncomfortable questions and deal fatigue, Juliet was a step ahead through all these stepping stones of transaction. Ultimately, we ended up with the deal structure we had aimed for in the beginning, and I’m pleased to have worked with Juliet and I would recommend her to other business owners getting ready to take this step."Jamie R.
Former Business Owner

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"Juliet was such an asset during the process of selling my 2 franchises. She helped me along the way and wrapped everything up in a timely manner. She was always available and even contacted the franchisor when they tried to strong arm me and resolved the situation. Highly recommend."Sandy F.
Seller of 2 Franchises

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"Framework has been our outside counsel for our franchise businesses for 7 years. They’ve assisted us with a multitude of business issues both large and small, and are always quick to respond. If they don’t have the specialized expertise for the issue at hand, they have a network of attorneys they work with who do. Juliet takes the time to really listen and understand the matter before forming her recommendations. And when providing direction, it’s a conversation, weighing out pros and cons to consider, rather than a one-way directive. I have always felt like Juliet was part of our executive team and been extremely satisfied with the guidance she has provided over the years."Traci S.
Current Client