Things Your Lawyer Should Handle

You know how I feel about DIY?

I’m team #doityourself in many areas of my own business(es). As we’re building, sometimes we’re the copywriter, the accountant, the marketing team, the content manager, the lawyer - all of it.

But when we’re scaling - there’s some things that we really should hire out for. Working with a lawyer early can help you feel more confident before venturing into the deep blue business sea.

That said, here are the areas where I see business owners making the most mistakes trying to DIY:

• A Comprehensive Trademark Search. Google is simply not enough, nor is a quick-check of the USPTO register. Working with an attorney who knows the ins-and-outs of where to check for you could save you time, energy, and lots of money.

• Piecing together your contracts/terms from Google. Contract disputes sometimes come down to a single sentence, or even a few words - so copy/pasting an entire agreement you found online could be more harmful than helpful.

• Heading into a business, collaboration, or partnership with someone without assessing the legal implications first. It’s not always just about the money - often times we’re not even aware of intellectual property issues we face the minute we bring someone else into our business bubble. Who owns each part of what has been created - and what happens if we need to start dividing or splitting assets?

The first step is educating yourself (and you’re already here, so congrats!) That said...here’s a few ways to grab legal assistance if you need it:

If you’re more of a DIY-er: @thelegalmigalibrary is best suited for you.

If you’re ready to hire an attorney that will provide specific advice and customize your business’ legal protection strategy, The Legalmiga®️ Membership is your next step! (pssst.applications re-open very soon so hop on the waitlist because spaces will be limited link in bio).