Destin, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/24/2013 -- An attorney website is presenting four major ways a lawyer can help protect Florida businesses. Businesses should hire two professionals from the onset. Most businesses recognize the need for an accountant but a lawyer is also essential to protect businesses in Florida.

According to 4 Ways a Lawyer Can Help Protect Businesses in Florida, a lawyer can provide crucial assistance in almost every aspect of a business venture. For example, incorporation goes beyond the initial phase of incorporating a business. Corporate governance is essential to ensure a business maintains its corporate status to avoid exposure to liabilities and other legal problems.

Tangible and intangible business assets must be protected. From the business brand name to copyright protection, a business lawyer can help to ensure intellectual property protection. This can protect a business' competitive edge through copyright, trademark and patent registrations.

Employees' knowledge can be part of a business' valued assets. Employment contracts help to protect these assets. A business lawyer helps companies by preparing contracts such as non-compete and non-disclosure agreements.

New businesses are often focused in startup efforts and might not consider the ramifications if one of the financiers opts out. A lawyer can prepare buy-back or buy-sell agreements to help protect businesses against undue financial burdens or legal issues when a shareholder sells off their interests.

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Ansley & West PA (http://www.awlawdestin.com) is a Florida law firm that focuses on the practices of business law, collections, real estate law and family law currently serving Okaloosa and Walton Counties.

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