As a business owner, your business is your pride and joy, your baby. Few people can understand and truly appreciate the amount of work it takes to start and grow a business. The amount of time and sweat equity put into any business can almost be compared to first-time parents caring for a newborn. The worry and anxiety can only be topped by the thrill and excitement of the whole experience. Just like a parent would not trust their infant with just any person, a business owner needs to be selective in finding the right people to help start, grow and maintain your business. The difference between success and failure can sometimes be as simple as finding the right business law attorney to make sure your business gets started and stays on the right track! While finding a good business law attorney may sound like a daunting task, these tips can help you find the perfect fit for your business:

• Look for attorneys whose main practice area is business law. While it may sound intuitive, people often fail in their search for the right attorney to eliminate those attorneys whose focus area is not the area of business law. However, it should go without saying that if you would not select a dermatologist to perform your brain surgery, you should not select an attorney whose practice is overwhelmingly dedicated to the practice of criminal law to meet your business’ legal needs. So while the attorney that handled your custody dispute with your ex may be a great attorney, he or she may not be the best person to give you advice on ways you can minimize your tax liability.

• Focus on attorneys who can handle both transactional AND litigation matters. The right attorney should be someone who can meet all of your business’s needs. As a busy owner, the last thing you need to do is to find an attorney that can help you with the formation of a limited liability company or review a contract but is unable to be of assistance if your business has litigation needs. You want to find an attorney who has extensive experience, both inside and outside of the courtroom.

• Make sure the attorney you select has a positive reputation in the community. Smart small and large business owners alike, know the importance of having a good reputation. Your business’s goodwill is as important as any other aspect of your business. Therefore, when you are searching for the right attorney, make sure to check out his or her reputation as well.

• Trust your gut. When you meet with an attorney, listen to your gut. You are not only looking for a skilled and experienced attorney, but also one who is as passionate about growing and protecting your business as you are. If your gut does not trust the attorney to do just that—then move on!

As an owner, it is important to find the right Kansas City Business Law Attorney to represent your business. This where the experienced and highly skilled Kansas City Business Law Attorneys at Hubbard & Kurtz, L.L.P. come in. Our attorneys have assisted clients in both Kansas and Missouri with their business needs for almost two decades. At Hubbard & Kurtz, L.L.P. we understand the needs of business and will be there for your business every step of the way. Whether you are just starting your business, need assistance to grow your business, or have litigation or tax needs, our team of attorneys can handle it all. To discuss your business needs with one of our seasoned business law attorneys, contact our office today at (816) 472-4673 to schedule a consultation.