The Ritchie Law Firm is very involved and actively engaged in all areas of Business Law. The Firm assists clients in business formation of Limited Liability Companies, Limited Partnerships, Corporations, Non-Profit Corporations, Sole Proprietorships, and more.
The Ritchie Law Firm represents business clients in contract disputes, contract negotiations, contract drafting, employment contracts, workplace lawsuits, employment law suits, business management issues, business personnel matters, workers compensation matters, sexual harassment claims, hostile workplace claims, unemployment claims and more.
The Ritchie Law Firm also represents individuals in meritorious claims against companies on matters of breach of employment contracts, sexual harassment claims, hostile workplace lawsuits, worker's compensation claims, wrongful termination of employment claims and more.
The experience of the Firm in representing both the business and the employee has given the firm an understanding of both sides of the issues. We believe that this experience has made us better suited to effectively handle workplace disputes because we have represented each side to these issues.
Choosing the right business structure is a major step in the starting of a new business or restructuring of an existing business. Some of the issues to be considered in this process are; Liability factors for the company and for the individuals that own and run the company, Complexity of management and input from owners, Business and individual tax structures, Duration of life for the venture, Objectives for growth through formation of additional lactations or branches, Concerns of trade secret, Concerns for non-compete considerations, Financing the business venture, and many more. Taking the time and expending the effort to choose the right structure for the company in the beginning can save thousands of dollars and provide protection to the business and personal interests from the beginning.
The workplace has become a more and more perilous place for the employer. Employers are confronted with a minefield of potential liability due to increasing government regulation. The list of potential liabilities arises by virtue of; Environmental Law, Disability Law, Sexual Harassment Law, Hostile Workplace Law, Unemployment Law, Workers Compensation Law, and many more.
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