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JMA BUSINESS LAW
We focus on setting your business up for success by building a strong, unmovable legal foundation. We file your business entity documents, register your business for necessary State and local filings, draft and review your contracts to protect your assets and property, and register your trademarks and copyrights to protect your words, designs, and ideas. Learn more about our services below.
BUSINESS FORMATION (LLC)
We help new entrepreneurs form their limited liability company (LLC) because it protects their home, car, money, and other personal assets, and offers flexible tax options.
This Service Includes:
Drafting of Articles of Organization
Filing Articles of Organization with the Department of State
Filing with your desired Registered Agent
Receipt of confirmation from the Department of State
Filing with the IRS for your business EIN
Receipt of EIN
CONTRACT DRAFTING & REVIEW
We help you know and understand your rights and obligations before signing a contract. When starting a new business, we give you the tools to protect your business from liability and form a strong foundation. We also provide contracts that protect your assets and intellectual property so others cannot steal and make money off of your ideas.
This Service Includes:
Contract Drafting & Review
Contract Negotiations
Operating Agreements (for business partners)
Independent Contractor Agreements (for people you hire)
Client Service Agreements (for your clients)
Copyright Assignment Agreements (to transfer ownership of creative content)
Document Review
TRADEMARK SEARCH AND REGISTRATION
Are you a small business owner who wants to protect your brand? Are you afraid that someone will steal your idea and reap the benefits of your hard work? If that's you, it's time to explore the great benefits of registering a federal trademark and learn how it can save you millions.
This Service Includes:
Comprehensive trademark search
Customized search results memo and analysis
Client review call to discuss results of search
Prepare and File USPTO Application with Filing Fee of $350
Correspondence with you throughout the 8-12 month trademark process
Respond to non-substantial office actions
Trademark certificate
If we clear your mark and it does not register discounted filing fee for your next application