Do I Need a Lawyer? How and When to Get a Business Attorney


This week, we’re diving into the ins and outs of business law with attorney Tripp Watson. Dealing with lawyers can be intimidating, but Tripp breaks down what to expect, what to look for when seeking legal advice and how to best utilize legal counsel. It can be tempting to use sites like LegalZoom, but it’s not right for every situation! Tripp breaks down when you can use template sites and when you need something more advanced. We also learn common mistakes Tripp sees in small businesses and the value in having a plan for the best and worst case scenarios.

Mentioned in this episode: 

TinyURL.com/GetLocalist 

LegalZoom 

Squarespace 

Church Street Coffee and Books 

The Garage 

tmsearch.uspto.gov 

TrippWatson.com

About Carrie

Carrie Rollwagen is host of the Localist podcast and cofounder of Church Street Coffee & Books. Currently, she works as Vice President of Strategic Planning at Infomedia, a web development company in Birmingham, Alabama. Find the Localist at @thinklocalist on Instagram and follow Carrie at @crollwagen.

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