Bob Friedman

Niagara Falls Business Attorney

Dear Small Business Owner,

If you are reading this page I assume you are a business owner - a business which I hope is doing well. There is no greater feeling than to enjoy the benefits of your hard work and know that your livelihood is secure.

Yet, if you have managed your own business for a while, you’re also aware of the great responsibility which comes with owning a business – like keeping excellent records and avoiding the mistakes that can lead to business failure.

As an attorney who has been assisting business owners for more than 30 years, I am convinced that one of the things which separates those who succeed in business from those who do not - is meticulous preparation for all contingencies.

And it is my goal to help Niagara Falls Small Business Owners be prepared for whatever the future brings.

I have had the privilege of being in business myself for many years, and have also written a book about the challenges which face small business owners. You can see it here The Upstart Small Business Legal Guide.

I have also written a number of articles about this topic, such as:

• Getting Started in Business
• Corporate Formalities
• Workplace Violence
• The Legal Survival Small Business Law FAQ
• Articles of Organization for A Limited Liability Company
• Articles of Organization for A Professional Service Limited Liability Company

Another area that sets my Business Law practice apart from other Niagara Falls law firms is my fee structure.

I provide business legal advice at a fraction of the cost through my Niagara Falls Business Attorney Retainer Program - click here for more information.

I provide great service to my clients, and can promise you this:

• I will always return your phone calls promptly, even on weekends.
• I will always complete on time the tasks I have undertaken on your behalf.
• You will never receive an unexpected bill from me.
• I will deal with your business as if it were my own.

Below you can see the many business areas I can assist with. If you are a small business owner in search of professional advice - at an affordable price, call me at (716) 542 5444. I look forward to discussing your business.

And remember, even if I can’t help you, I will put you in touch with another Niagara Falls Lawyer who will be able to.

Niagara Falls Business and Corporate Matters

• 144 Opinion Letters
• Acquisitions
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Anti-Trust
• Asset Protection
• Business Financing
• Business Operations
• Business Regulations
• Buy/Sell Agreements
• Bylaws
• Closing a Business
• Confidentiality Agreements
• Contracts
• Copyright
• Corporations
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Employment Agreements
• Estate Planning
• Family Partnerships
• Forms & Contracts
• Franchises
• Incorporation & Legal Structures
• Independent Contractor Agreements
• Intellectual Property
• Joint Ventures
• Labor and Employment Law
• Licensing Agreements
• Limited Liability Companies
• Limited Liability Partnerships
• Litigation
• Mergers
• Non-Profit Corporations
• Noncompete Agreements
• OSHA
• Patents
• SEC Filings
• Securities
• Severance Agreements
• Shareholder Agreements
• Sole Proprietorships
• Starting a Business
• Stock Option Plans
• Succession Planning
• Trademarks
• Trusts
• Wage & Hour Laws

Nigara Falls Business and Corporate Real Estate Matters
(not alphabetical)

• Adverse Possession
• Architect Agreements
• Assessments
• Construction Contracts
• Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCRs)
• Easements
• Environmental Compliance
• Foreign Nationals with US Real Estate Holdings
• Leases
• Ownership Considerations
• Taxes
• Zoning
• Niagara Falls New York Business and Corporate Tax Matter
• Appeals
• Business Audit
• Business Entity Planning
• Business Succession Planning
• Business Tax Planning
• Employment Tax
• Failure to Withhold Employment Tax
• Individual Tax Planning
• Property Tax
• Sales Tax
• Tax Audits
• Tax Collection Counseling
• Tax-Deferred Exchanges
• Tax Issues Related to Business Formation
• Tax Levies
• Tax liens