Miami Small Business Lawyer
A Miami small business lawyer helps owners choose a structure, review contracts, manage employment questions, follow applicable rules, protect intellectual property and resolve disputes.
Aaron Resnick, a Miami business attorney with Law Offices of Aaron Resnick, provides those services to new and established small businesses in Miami and across Florida.
What Does a Miami Small Business Lawyer Do?
A small business lawyer sets up the business correctly, reviews the agreements it signs, advises on employees and compliance, protects its trademarks and copyrights, and handles disputes. Aaron Resnick provides each of these services to Miami small businesses, from the first filing through a dispute.
- Business formation. He compares structures such as an LLC, a partnership or a corporation, considers whether an S corporation tax election fits, and helps the owner set up the business legally and efficiently.
- Contract law. He drafts and reviews contracts such as lease agreements, service contracts and partnership agreements to protect the owner's interests.
- Employment law. He advises on hiring practices, employee contracts and compliance with labor laws.
- Regulatory compliance. He checks that the business meets the local, state and federal regulations that apply, to avoid fines and penalties.
- Intellectual property. He helps protect the trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual assets that identify the brand.
- Dispute resolution. He handles disputes amicably where possible while safeguarding the business's interests.
For a broader overview of how a Miami business attorney handles business matters, see Miami Business Attorney.
How Does a Small Business Choose Its Structure?
Choosing a business structure affects ownership, liability, taxes, the ability to raise capital and required filings. Aaron Resnick compares a sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC and corporation with the owner. An S corporation election is a separate federal tax decision that can be available to an eligible corporation or LLC.
| Structure or Tax Treatment | What to Know | Firm Page |
|---|---|---|
| Limited liability company | Chapter 605, Florida Statutes, is the Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act. | Miami LLC Attorney |
| Partnership | Chapter 620, Florida Statutes, contains Florida's partnership laws. After the required partner approval, an LLP qualification statement is filed. LLP status begins on the later of filing or the stated effective date. | Limited Liability Partnerships and Partnership Agreements |
| Corporation | Chapter 607, Florida Statutes, is the Florida Business Corporation Act. | Corporations in Florida |
| S corporation tax election | An eligible corporation or LLC can elect S corporation treatment. Income, losses, deductions and credits generally pass through to the owners for federal tax purposes under the IRS rules. | S Corporations |
| Sole proprietorship | One individual operates an unincorporated business without a separate LLC or corporation. This describes the business form, not every use of sole proprietor terminology in federal tax rules. | Miami Business Formation Lawyer |
The IRS describes a sole proprietor as an individual who owns an unincorporated business. An LLC with one owner may receive similar federal income tax treatment while remaining an LLC under state law. Aaron Resnick reviews that distinction before recommending a structure or tax election.
The Miami business formation page covers names, required articles, registered agents, operating agreements or bylaws, tax registration and annual reports. Formation documents, internal agreements and later filings serve different purposes. An annual report updates state records; it is not the filing that first creates a corporation or LLC.
What Contracts Does a Small Business Need Reviewed?
A small business should have a lawyer read a lease, a service contract or a partnership agreement before it is signed, because the terms decide who pays, who decides and how the relationship ends. Aaron Resnick drafts and reviews these agreements and negotiates changes.
The Miami contract lawyer page covers drafting, review and negotiation. The partnership agreements page covers who contributes, who decides and what happens when an owner leaves. For a lease, see what to check before signing a commercial lease in Miami.
What Employment Questions Does a Small Business Face?
Aaron Resnick advises Miami small businesses on hiring practices, employee contracts, handbooks and compliance with labor laws. He also handles termination disputes for employers, executives and employees. The review starts with the employment agreement, workplace records and the facts behind the decision.
The Miami labor and employment page covers the disputes that follow when a working relationship breaks down.
Which Local, State and Federal Rules Apply to a Small Business in Miami?
The rules depend on the exact address, the industry and the use of the property, and the rules can come from a city, a county, the state or a federal agency. Miami has local business regulations, including zoning, licensing and tax obligations, and Aaron Resnick guides owners through them to avoid fines and penalties.
- Zoning. See zoning and land use in Miami.
- Licenses and local approvals. See what licenses and local approvals are needed to open a business in Miami.
- Formation and registration. See the Miami business formation page for tax registration and the annual report.
How Does a Small Business Protect Its Brand?
Trademark law can protect a business name or logo used to identify its goods or services. Copyright protects original creative work, not a business name by itself. Aaron Resnick helps Miami small businesses review ownership, register eligible trademarks and copyrights, negotiate licenses and handle intellectual property disputes.
Some trademark rights arise through use without federal registration. Copyright generally begins when eligible original work is fixed in a tangible form; registration can strengthen enforcement rights. Aaron Resnick reviews which protection fits the name, artwork, written material or other asset before recommending an application or a license.
The Miami intellectual property lawyer page explains ownership, registration and enforcement.
How Does a Small Business Resolve a Dispute?
A small business dispute calls for a review of the agreement, the claim and any deadline before choosing a response. Aaron Resnick seeks an agreed resolution where possible and files suit when litigation is appropriate. A refusal to negotiate does not by itself decide whether the dispute belongs in court or another required process.
An enforceable arbitration agreement can affect that choice. Chapter 682, Florida Statutes, provides for courts to enforce qualifying agreements to arbitrate. Aaron Resnick checks the agreement without postponing a required response or other urgent action while discussions continue.
The commercial litigation page covers lawsuits over contracts, partnerships, fraud and property. The ownership and control disputes page covers disputes among owners, including lockouts, deadlock, records and buyouts.
How Does Aaron Resnick Work With a Small Business?
Aaron Resnick has practiced law in Florida since 1998. He is a fourth generation Miami resident and a past president of the Miami Beach Bar Association. He plans with the owner, gets to know the business and continues to advise as the business grows, with the owner's budget part of the discussion.
- Proactive legal planning. He helps the owner anticipate and manage legal issues before a dispute develops, which can save time and expense later.
- Personal attention. He gets to know each client and the client's business.
- A plan that fits the budget. He discusses the owner's priorities and budget when planning the work.
- Ongoing counsel. He continues to advise as the business grows and its needs change.
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What Should You Send Aaron First?
Send the business name and structure, the agreement or notice behind the question, and any deadline already stated in the papers. Include the other party's name and the outcome you are seeking. Aaron Resnick uses those records to identify the next deadline and recommend the next step.
Send the parties, the problem and the next date. The firm reviews every inquiry and tells you whether it can help.
Aaron Resnick has handled business disputes in Miami since 1998 and is a fourth generation Miami resident. He works hands-on on every case; the client gets Aaron on every major litigation issue, not a junior partner.
We Don't Make Promises. We Have Results to Prove It.
The Law Offices of Aaron Resnick represents small business owners in Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties and across Florida in business formation, contracts, employment, compliance, intellectual property and disputes. Call 305-672-7495 or request a consultation.
This page provides general information and is not legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome.
