Home Businesses

Protect Your Home-Based Business, Your Home, and Yourself

The Law Office of E.C. Lewis, P.C. understands that owning a home-based business comes with a number of legal considerations. These concerns run from complying with local laws to adhering to any homeowners association regulations regarding the operation of a business out of your home if you live in an HOA. (For example, at the time of publication, the City of Aurora does not allow hair salons to be run out of houses.)

As a small business owner, you must also ensure that you have the necessary insurance policy or policies to cover you and any employees in the event of an accident or injury, especially if you have employees working out of your house. And, if you operate your Denver small business out of your house, it is extremely important to have the proper insurances to cover both your personal assets and your business assets – typically your personal homeowner’s insurance will not cover business property stored in your house. Consequently, it is important to seek business formation advice from a Denver business attorney and to find an attorney that can connect you with the best professionals out there to get you things your business will need like insurance.

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How a Denver Business Attorney Can Help Your Home Business

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The size, scope, and industry of your Denver small business will determine how much business formation advice you need. But here are some of the more common areas in which a company can benefit from attorney input.

Choosing a business form. Whether you opt for your business to be a sole proprietorship, LLC, partnership, or corporation affects your legal responsibilities and possible liability, and may also impact how you are taxed.
Creating a registered agent. The legal address of your entity is part of the public record. Consequently, you may want to create a registered agent with a different address or even have a different address for your business. A good business lawyer can give you options – especially since you are not suppose to use a P.O. box or similar type of address where there is not a real person connected to your business.
Registering the business. In some cases, a company must be registered and have certain licenses and permits in order to conduct business.
Crafting or reviewing contracts. The clarity and comprehensiveness of the written agreements between your company and employees, investors, vendors, etc. can be critical to the success of your business.
Reviewing the legal aspects related to raising capital. While your business attorney is not in the financial services business, they can provide guidance on the legal requirements related to financing a home business or can refer you to a securities attorney if necessary to protect your interests and personal assets.
Addressing multi-state business issues. The regulations affecting the operation of a business in one state may differ from that in another. So, it’s important to understand that the protections you have in your home state may not apply if you do business across state lines.
Understanding and limiting your legal liability. How to protect your business, yourself, and your family is some of the most crucial business formation advice you will ever receive.

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Elizabeth Lewis, MS, JD Is Your Denver Small Business Lawyer

Having the guidance of a skilled and experienced attorney can make the difference between seeing your home business grow and prosper, and instead being hampered by any number of legal issues that could have been prevented. And, that counsel can be helpful both as you form your business or if your company is already mature but facing new challenges.

If you are thinking about starting a home-based business, or already have one and want to find out if you would benefit from talking with a Denver small business lawyer, contact Elizabeth today to learn more about her services.

Multiple Ways to Serve You

The Law Office of E.C. Lewis, P.C. understands that not all business owners can take the time out of their busy schedules to come to an office, appointments are available by phone, online, and through video-conferencing for those individuals who are on the go. Contact the Law Office of E.C. Lewis, P.C. today to schedule an appointment!

We Are Centrally Located

Located in Cherry Creek, the Law Office of E.C. Lewis, P.C. offers clients the convenience of being in the center of the Denver Metro Area, without having to deal with the traffic of downtown Denver.

Elizabeth is like a partner in my business. She’s there when I’ve needed her, she’s available, responsive, takes time to solve issues I bring to her quickly and above all, she’s competent. I would highly recommend any small business owner with a budding business to contact Elizabeth.
Chet Baker

JobBiz, LLC

Elizabeth Lewis has served as our small business attorney for the past 3 years. The legal expertise and knowledge of business regulations she provides enable us to focus on running the business. Her monthly newsletters offers insightful tips, and make us aware of potential changes which may effect our business operations so we are not caught off guard. We are extremely pleased with Elizabeth, and remain committed with her firm.
Rick Davis

Rick Davis Consulting, LLC

The Law Office of E.C. Lewis, P.C. helped David Woolever, an entrepreneur, independent author, and publisher, with setting up his LLC, website, and also with advice on contacts his company would need.

Owning their own business was a long-time dream for Jim Kreutzer and his son-in-law, Tim. They worked closely with the Law Office of E.C. Lewis, P.C. from the start. Elizabeth helped with the property lease agreement developing the necessary waivers for both adults and minors.

Dan Jimenez and Ryan Humphries wanted to bridge fitness and adventure in their new startup, but they needed some help getting their business off the ground. They came to the Law Office of EC Lewis to help make sure they were legally set.

Kristen Hansen and her aunt, Tami Takahashi both had business knowledge, but working together as business partners and selling online brought new questions and challenges. Elizabeth helped set up their company and composed a privacy policy and terms of use for the website.

Colorado Mandatory Reporters

Colorado law requires individuals in certain professions to report suspected child abuse or neglect. If you have a Denver small business that employs individuals that are mandatory reporters, it is important that you have policies and training in place to help your employees know when and how to report. For more information about whether you employ mandatory reporters and if so, how to work with them, contact your Denver small business lawyer at 720-258-6647.

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Law Office of E.C. Lewis, P.C.
Your Denver Business Attorney

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Denver, CO 80246
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