Small Business Legal Assistance FAQs
How do I work with you?
The first step is to schedule a consultation. During the consultation, I will learn more about you, the business issues you would like assistance with, and your goals. I will explain your options and the process and answer your questions. We will also talk about the fees involved and how long it will take to resolve your issue.
If you decide to hire me after the consultation, I will email a representation agreement for you to sign and a link to make your first payment. Once you sign and make the payment, I will begin working on your case.
What is a representation agreement?
A representation agreement is your client service contract that describes the expectations and responsibilities for working together. It includes a description of the work I will do for you, the cost, and the payment terms.
I have a unique business issue that I need legal assistance with. Can you help me?
If your issue is not one of the issues I’ve described on this site as being able to assist clients with, I may still be able to help you. However, before scheduling an appointment with me, feel free to send an email to me at Brenda@Colibri-Legal.com to describe the issue. I will let you know if I can be of assistance, and if not I will refer you to someone else if I know another attorney who can assist you.
What happens once I hire you?
After you sign the representation agreement and make your initial payment, I will get to work on your case. If I need any documents from you, I will let you know.
Throughout the process, I encourage clients to email or call whenever they have a question, concern or if their business circumstances have changed.
Do you have an office, and will we meet in person?
Colibri Legal is primarily a “virtual” office, meaning we do our work together over phone, video, email, text, or mail. Not having a physical office saves significant expense in running the law firm and is one of the reasons my rates can remain reasonable. If your case is complex and you’d prefer to meet in person, we can set up a face-to-face meeting. Sometimes meeting in person can be beneficial and I’m happy to work with you in the way works best for you.
I don't live in Minnesota. Can you still represent me?
For small business matters, I only represent small businesses based in Minnesota. However, I can represent immigration clients in their U.S. immigration matters regardless of where they live in the United States.
How can I pay my bill?
I try to make it very easy for you to pay your bill! You may pay the legal fees online with a credit card, debit card or check.
How much will it cost to work with you?
Business transactions vary greatly in cost because it will depend on what you need and how much time I will need to spend on your case. After the consultation I will estimate the time needed, and I will let you know what the cost will be. I usually charge a flat fee unless the time required for your specific issue is too difficult to estimate. In that case I will charge an hourly rate.
Small Business Resources
Minnesota Secretary of State:
The Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office is where you will register your business. This link will take you to additional resources and links for small business owners in Minnesota
Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC):
LEDC assists Latino/a entrepreneurs and small business in Minnesota to launch and grow. They provide free technical assistance and small business loans.
LegalCORPS:
LegalCORPS provides free assistance to low income Minnesotans with their small business issues. They can assist with business transactions, intellectual property issues, and also provide assistance to small non-profit organizations. You will need to provide information about your household income to see if you qualify for their services.
Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs):
SBDCs provide free technical assistance to small business owners. You can use this link to find an SBDC in your area
Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) and Federal Tax Employer Information Numbers (EINs):
You can start here if you need to apply for an ITIN Or go here to apply for a EIN
Minneapolis Small Business Resources:
If your business is in Minneapolis, the City has many resources available at this site
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