A lot of people make the mistake of signing contracts or making business deals without involving a lawyer, which is not very prudent.
In whatever deal or contract you're getting into, make sure your lawyer is aware of it and make sure he/she has gone through the contract and gives you the go-ahead to sign before you sign, even if you feel you understand the contract very well.
It doesn't matter if it's a start-up, expansion, acquisition, selling of an asset or business, signing for a firm etc. Anything at all that involves you or your business and another party carrying out a business transaction.
Another mistake people make is not defining and understanding the terms of the contract before signing. This is where lawyers come in handy. You're not expected to know every business law, so there are a few details you might miss, details that can be against you in the future. Also, laws differ from region to region, so a law that favours you in your region may be against you in the region where you're doing business.
Some people involved a lawyer when things have already started going south. This is also not wise. Having a lawyer from the beginning may protect you from trouble.
It's okay if you can't afford the most expensive lawyers or firms to represent you or your business, but just make sure whoever you're hiring is competent enough
Well of course involving attorney in your business is a very advisable step simple just to make sure that all operation and transaction are legal and also your interests are protected. Attorneys also essential when it comes to forming a new business and navigate its legal requirements, it's a must because they can protect assets such as patent, copyright and trademark etc. It's also advisable besides legal expertise, is a fund manager just to ensure that the business strategy align with the overall growth and intensify your financial stability.
I meant to say we don't need an attorney, sorry for the typo.
Online consultation is convenient but I will not trust them that much because we can't even find their authenticity or they even an attorney or just a con artist?
But google reviews can help them to identify so they can be useful for one time hing but for long term prefer someone from your town who may know things well than someone from different part of state/country.
I agree to you that online consultation and forums probably faster and convenient as it has very wide connection and networks and some were actually legit, but it lacks personal affection that probably limits to build a rapport system and trust with an actual attorney. It also limits the advice that depends on meetings, orientation and actual discussions and review of physical documents. As a business minded person, I think communication and authenticity are very important when it comes to building a business and direct legal advice and documentation are also plays a big part when starting your journey.