Small Business Services in Boulder, Colorado

We are an affordable alternative to having in-house legal counsel.

We assist small businesses by consulting with them on an as-needed basis in the areas of:

LLC setup and Registered Agent service

Starting a company should feel organized, not overwhelming. We guide you through the decision to form an LLC in Colorado, explain what that choice actually does, and file the paperwork correctly the first time. We check that your business name is available, prepare and file the Articles of Organization, and obtain an Employer Identification Number so you can open a bank account without drama. We outline when a tax election may help and when it simply adds complexity. Our goal is a structure that fits your business instead of the other way around.

Every LLC needs an operating agreement. Even if you’re the only owner, the document clarifies how decisions get made, what happens if you bring in a partner, and how money moves. For multi-member companies we draft clear rules on contributions, ownership percentages, voting, profit distributions, and what happens if someone wants out. These are the conversations that save friendships and businesses. They also make banks, investors, and potential buyers take you seriously.

We act as your Registered Agent so you never miss a notice. That means we receive official mail and legal service on your behalf, scan and forward it quickly, and keep a calendar for required reports. Colorado expects periodic filings to keep your entity in good standing. We track deadlines, send reminders you’ll actually read, and file once you approve. You keep your personal address off public listings, and you avoid the surprise of finding a state notice buried in a stack of envelopes on your desk.

New companies often need a few more pieces. We help with local licensing, trade names, and basic compliance checklists so the first year runs smoothly. We set up a short list of “do this next” items like updating vendor accounts, moving contracts to the new entity, and using the right signature block so your personal name isn’t accidentally on the hook. Federal beneficial ownership reporting may apply to your company—we’ll explain what information is required and help you meet any deadlines. You end up with a company that works on paper and in real life.

If you already formed the LLC but the details feel wobbly, we can clean up the file. We bring the Secretary of State records current, draft the operating agreement you meant to write, and put the Registered Agent service in place so nothing slips. You run the business. We keep the scaffolding solid.

Partnership agreements and core business documents

Partnerships run on trust. They survive on clarity. We draft partnership and operating agreements that say who does what, who decides what, how profits are shared, and how a partner leaves without setting the building on fire. If someone contributes cash and someone contributes sweat, we reflect that in the ownership and the payouts. If there are milestones, vesting schedules, or buy-backs, we write them in plain terms and test the math. The document will be readable in six months when everyone’s busy and mildly sleep-deprived.

We also build the everyday papers that keep operations smooth. For an LLC, that includes the operating agreement, member consents, resolutions, and admission paperwork for new owners. For corporations, we prepare bylaws, shareholder agreements, and a buy-sell agreement that handles death, disability, retirement, and the classic “we need to part ways” scenario. If you’re converting a sole proprietorship into an entity, we document the transfer of assets so the chain of ownership is clean and the accountant is happy.

Client-facing documents deserve professional treatment. We write service agreements that set scope, deadlines, deliverables, change-order rules, payment timing, and the boundaries that prevent scope creep from eating your margins. Vendor agreements get the same attention so you’re not agreeing to pay for delays you didn’t cause. We include practical terms on confidentiality, data protection, intellectual property, and termination that work in both calm and messy situations. The goal is fewer surprises and faster decisions when a problem shows up at 4:47 p.m. on a Friday.

Founders also need personal paperwork that protects the business. We handle intellectual property assignment agreements so the company, not the individual, owns the code, copy, or product designs. We add simple invention assignment language for employees and tailored versions for contractors. If equity is part of compensation, we prepare the offer letters and the equity documents so expectations match signatures. We’re not trying to win a drafting trophy. We’re trying to make sure future you and future investors can read the files and see that everything lines up.

Finally, we keep versions straight. We set up a sensible naming convention, track changes in redlines, and leave a short summary of what changed and why. When a lender or buyer asks for your corporate records, you won’t be guessing which draft is the final one. You’ll send the correct version the first time and move on with your day.

Contract review and negotiation

Contracts are where money and risk shake hands. We review agreements with a simple approach. First we learn what you need the contract to do. Then we mark the places where the words don’t match your goals. After that we negotiate, firmly and politely, until the paper reflects reality. You’ll know what matters and what doesn’t, because we highlight the few clauses that drive most of the risk and the few edits that usually fix it.

We start with pricing and scope, because that’s where confusion hides. Deliverables should be described clearly enough that a stranger can understand them. Timelines should match your production capacity, not your most optimistic day. Payment terms should keep cash flowing, not stop it at an awkward moment. We remove ambiguous acceptance criteria, put change orders on a short leash, and add late-payment consequences that actually get attention. It’s not glamorous. It prevents hard conversations and lost weekends.

Next we deal with liability. We look at indemnification, limitation of liability, and insurance requirements. One-sided indemnity doesn’t make sense if the other party controls the work. Caps should be proportional to the value of the contract and the insurance you carry. Exclusions should be measured, not a laundry list that swallows the cap. If the agreement involves software or data, we make sure security and privacy are addressed in words that mean something. If subcontracting is allowed, we keep responsibility with the party you hired instead of inviting a shell game.

Termination and renewal deserve attention. Auto-renewals love calendars. We prefer clear renewal options tied to performance and price. Termination for convenience shouldn’t turn into a free exit after you front the costs. Termination for cause should be tied to real breaches and realistic cure periods. Assignment, non-disparagement, non-solicitation, and publicity rights look small and act big, so we handle them with care. We set governing law and venue where they work for you, or we trade for something else that does.

Our negotiation style is straightforward. We mark up the draft with specific edits and a short cover note that explains the why. We concede small points to win big ones. We keep an eye on the calendar so the deal closes on time. If the other side refuses a fix, we tell you what the risk really looks like and whether it’s worth taking. You decide with a clear head. We back the decision with clean language and a paper trail that explains how you got there.

Guidance on disputes, leases, restrictive covenants, workforce status, and compliance

Small businesses work at full speed, which means disputes arrive uninvited. We help you respond early and with a plan. That starts with facts, documents, and tone. We gather contracts, emails, and records, then send a demand or response that’s focused and calm. We set deadlines that move the ball, not inflame it. Where a neutral helps, we recommend mediation and prepare you to use it well. When litigation is the only path, we outline options and connect you with trial counsel we trust, then stay involved so strategy and business needs stay aligned.

Commercial leases are a different sport than residential ones. We review letters of intent and leases for the issues that cost real money. Build-out allowances, delivery conditions, delay risk, personal guarantees, percentage rent, and CAM and NNN charges (the alphabet soup of commercial real estate) can change the economics more than rent does. We negotiate fair maintenance duties, realistic assignment and subletting rights, and remedies that don’t turn every hiccup into a default. If the space must open by a certain date, we push for landlord responsibilities that make the timeline possible. If you ever intend to sell the business, we prepare for a landlord consent process that won’t stall the deal.

Restrictive covenants need to be specific and lawful. We draft non-compete and non-solicitation terms that match the role and the market, and we tune non-disclosure clauses so they cover information that actually needs protection. Overbroad restrictions rarely survive a fight. Narrow, well-defined restrictions often do. We also set clean processes for onboarding and offboarding so secrets don’t walk out the door in a backpack.

Workforce structure affects taxes, liability, and culture. We help you use employees and independent contractors in ways that match the work and the law. We design agreements that set expectations on ownership of work product, confidentiality, and conflicts. We recommend practical policies you can live with. When the company grows, we outline a path for benefits, handbooks, and training without turning your office into a rulebook.

Compliance isn’t a single checklist. It’s a habit. We identify the licenses you need, the filings that recur, and the industry rules that touch your operations. We pay attention to privacy, data security, advertising rules, and basic workplace safety because those are the areas that surprise owners. Our advice is simple. We give you a short list of recurring tasks, reminders for critical dates, and a clear contact path when something unusual shows up. Fewer emergencies. More time for work that pays the rent.

Some small businesses prefer to retain us for an ongoing case or dispute. Others prefer to consult with us as the need arises.