Areas of Practice — McNeily Law, LLC

Areas of Practice

Business

The internet has caused an explosion of entrepreneurs across the globe seeking a market for their products or services. Starting a business is more complex than just creating a website. Businesses are subject to cumbersome local, state and federal regulations, and a new enterprise can be sunk before it ever gets off the ground. Every enterprise must begin with selecting the right form of entity to protect the interests of ownership and the business itself. After that, it gets a little more complicated. We help draft and enforce agreements, conduct M&A to help growth and competition, and ensure compliance with corporate governance to reduce liability.

Intellectual Property

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Creativity surrounds us with more people creating and distributing their work, at a faster pace to a global market, thanks to technological advances. But these advances give thieves better tools to take your property from anywhere in the world. We help original authors protect their rights in the works they have created through federal copyright and trademark registration. We work with artists, musicians, authors, designers, filmmakers, retailers, online shops, corporations, and individuals to protect their creativity against theft or confusion in the marketplace.

Taxation

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Thousands of pages of tax code exist in the United States between federal, state, and local tax laws. Navigating the tax collecting agency laws and endless bureaucracy is not a job for the weary. We can assist you with selecting the appropriate tax designations and filing forms, prepare or review tax returns, advise on payroll and benefits obligations, and negotiate tax debt settlements.

Wills, Trusts & Estates

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Everyone says they need to have their affairs in order, but often wait until it is too late. Take the steps necessary to protect what you have built and saved so that it may pass on to those whom you wish to inherit. The worst side of people can often be seen after the loss of someone, but early planning can help your loved ones avoid painful litigation and ensure that your final wishes are followed. We can develop an estate plan tailored to your personal situation with the use of wills, trusts, transfers-on-death, powers-of-attorney, and more.

Domestic Relations

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The ending of a relationship is painful and made worse when you do not have adequate representation to protect your rights and interests. Ohio is a no fault state when it comes to divorce and settlement, but disputes over the assets or custody of the children can create some uneven outcomes. We can advocate for you during a divorce, dissolution, or annulment.

Liability & Risk

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Whether you run a gym, doctors office, retail shop, or an e-Commerce website, all businesses need to minimize their legal liability and risk. We will assess the structure of your operation (physical or digital space), the types of products you sell, who your consumers are, what type of company you have filed under (LLC, S-Corp., etc.), and so on. We will tailor the right risk plan complete with permit applications, insurance policies, and more. You need to worry less about liabilities and concentrate on growing your business.