You Need a Trusted Legal Advisor

 
Kristen Herwitz smiling. Photo by Keri Vaca.

Are you starting a business and worrying about legal mistakes you don’t even know you’re making, especially in those DIY contracts you’ve cobbled together?

Have you built a business that’s gained momentum, but you haven’t taken the time to get appropriate legal protections in place?

Do you feel overwhelmed about figuring out what your legal needs are and which ones to tackle first?

If you don’t know exactly what you need or you’re a little scared to find out what you’re missing, you’re not alone.

You need a trusted legal advisor who has your back and understands small businesses.

I’ll work with you to identify the accidental legal mistakes you’re making and help you course correct before those mistakes become an expensive learning experience.


 

A Proactive Approach to Legal Services

I take a proactive approach to legal services by creating a custom strategic legal plan that lays a solid foundation and supports your business goals. As my client, you’ll know the next best steps to take, and we’ll work together to implement the action items based on your priorities, bandwidth, and budget.

When you work with me, I’ll worry about the legal details so you can confidently focus on building and scaling your business — knowing that your legal strategy and documents are fully protecting you and supporting your business growth.

 
Kristen Herwitz sitting at table, meeting with client. Photo by Keri Vaca.
 

Get started with an initial consult

  • Legal Strategy Session (75 minutes at a mutually agreed date/time):

We’ll dive into your most pressing concern and map out a focused plan. I’ll share risk-reducing, revenue-protecting strategies and practical tips to alleviate that main concern, and you’ll get answers to several other questions too. You’ll leave knowing the next few legal action items to tackle. $799. Contact us to get started.

  • Legal Strategy Session (30 minutes on Monthly Legal Office Hour Day):

You’ll get a couple questions answered, and I’ll send you on your way with a resource or a practical tip if we can squeeze it in. $325. Schedule a session.

If you are a Black, Brown and/or LGBTQIA+ business owner of any gender and my strategy session rates are beyond your budget, I am collaborating with a nonprofit to provide pro bono sessions. Contact us to get started.


Keep working together one-on-one

After our initial consult, we can continue working together one-on-one to protect and grow your business with my flat-rate Values-Driven Legal Counsel program.

  • Values-Driven Legal Counsel

    Add a strategic legal advisor to your team. You want more than just a one-off transactional lawyer. You’ll get ongoing access (12 months) to a legal + business strategist who understands your business and looks out for you. I’ll help you plan proactively, using the law to both protect and grow your business. Entry level of 4 30-minute sessions starts at less than $100/month. Contact us to discuss the Values-Driven Legal Counsel program.

    12-month payment plan available.

  • LLC or INC Formation

    Form a business entity. You want to protect your home, car, and personal savings from anything that could go wrong in your business — and just show up more professionally, with options to choose how your business will be taxed. Limited Liability Company (LLC) formation runs $2500 for solopreneurs or $3000 for multiple owners. Corporation (INC) formation runs $4000. Contact us to discuss whether forming a business entity makes sense for you right now and, if so, what business structure is the right fit.

    3-month payment plan available. When combined with a Values-Driven Legal Counsel package for ongoing support, 12-month payment plan available.

  • Custom Contract Creation

    Create a contract unique for your business, products/services, and risk tolerance. You want a contract to set expectations and boundaries for your specific business — and your unique way of doing things and being in relationship with others as a business owner. Custom contract creation runs $3500+. Contact us to discuss whether a custom contract or DIY contract template from our shop makes more sense for your business and budget.

    3-month payment plan available. When combined with a Values-Driven Legal Counsel package for ongoing support, 12-month payment plan available.


 
 
Kristen helped revamp our event production contract based on all the COVID-19 nuances. Everything was super straightforward — from the flat rate fee and the kickoff call to the revisions and feedback she provided. We have continued looking to her for support and, now that we are booking business again, we are working with her for a larger scrub of all our policies and documents.

Danielle Moreno, Founder + Lead Producer, Marbles Found Event Production

 

DIY Options

 

DIY Legally Audit Your Business Masterclass: You want to know what legal stuff to think about in your business but aren’t ready to invest in a 1:1 strategy session to get customized advice. Think of this as Legal 101 for small business owners. You’ll be walked through business formation, protective contracts, website compliance, and how to protect your content and brand. Sign up for the masterclass here.

DIY Customizable Contract Templates: You need legal stuff but aren’t ready to invest in 1:1 services. You’ll customize DIY contract templates created by me (I’ve written and negotiated thousands of contracts for $200K-30MM startups). Purchase a contract template here.