Provo Attorneys Offering Business Consulting and Advising Services
Helping Utah businesses move forward with confidence
Capitalizing on business opportunities and avoiding major problems require quick thinking and a detailed understanding of the potential consequences. At Jeffs & Jeffs, P.C. in Provo, our accomplished attorneys draw on decades of experience and knowledge of the law to provide consulting and advisory services to Utah companies. Whether you have in-house counsel or not, we can give you trustworthy guidance on critical matters.
What types of consultation and advice can an attorney provide to Provo businesses?
There are multiple types of matters in which counsel from an attorney can be beneficial, such as:
- Contract negotiation
- Land use and development planning
- Employment matters
- Internal governance
- Transaction structure
- Regulatory compliance
For these issues and others, you can rely on our firm for keen insight and a thorough explanation of the pertinent legal concerns.
When should a business hire outside counsel in Utah?
Handling a situation with legal implications without guidance from a qualified attorney might cause an otherwise manageable situation to get out of control. Your business should consult with outside counsel when a contractual, property, employment or regulatory issue requires adherence to legal standards, or where a mistake could trigger liability. By retaining outside counsel, you can count on a knowledgeable, independent analysis from a professional who has assisted Utah companies like yours.
Does a business need to hire outside legal help if it has an in-house legal department?
Companies with in-house legal support often retain outside counsel for numerous reasons. Complex disputes transactions might impose too much of a burden on internal lawyers who still must complete their usual work. If it appears that a case is headed toward trial, it is often best to bring on business law attorneys with substantial courtroom experience. Our firm focuses on promoting positive communication and collaboration when representing a client with in-house legal departments.
What are the main differences between outside general counsel services and project-based legal advising?
While our firm excels in providing strategic guidance to Utah corporations both as outside general counsel and for discrete projects, there are several distinctions between the two roles. When working as outside general counsel, we develop a thorough understanding of a client’s business. This enables us to identify potential concerns before an urgent issue arises. Should you require immediate legal assistance, we can get right to work without having to learn about your operation or overall goals. Certain businesses prefer to hire counsel on a project-by-project basis for cost reasons or because their needs are inconsistent. If this is your preference, you can rely on us to get up to speed as quickly as possible and to pursue a favorable resolution in a prompt, efficient manner.
Are there limits to the legal advice an attorney can offer consulting or advising clients?
One of the benefits of using licensed attorneys in an advisory capacity is that they can take legal action if that is the best option under the circumstances. Even if you do not expect a legal conflict to emerge during a particular business endeavor, consulting with a qualified attorney can help you make sure that you are prepared no matter what happens.
Contact a Utah attorney for advice regarding a business issue
Jeffs & Jeffs, P.C. in Provo offers advisory and consultative services for Utah companies in various industries. To discuss your particular challenges and concerns, please call us at 801-373-8848 or contact us online. Our office is located two blocks from the Provo courthouse and one block from the Latter-Day Saints Historic Provo Temple.