Negotiating a Commercial Lease | Ryan C. Young | Commercial Lease | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

Negotiating a Commercial Lease | Ryan C. Young | Commercial Lease | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
Commercial Leases Many times, due to the excitement of beginning a new business or relocating an already established one, it is easy to overlook what could go wrong. Remember, that in the majority of cases, a commercial lease will favor the landlord. Among other things, you need to know who will maintain the property, you or the landlord. Always Hire... Read More

How can a lawyer potentially make your business more profitable over the long haul? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond Business Attorney

How can a lawyer potentially make your business more profitable over the long haul? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond Business Attorney
Small Business | Attorney | Richmond When initially starting a business you have to consult area building codes and get permits for everything. Therefore, you are already consulting the law on how to proceed. For certain, it is a priceless commodity to develop a relationship with a lawyer who knows the mechanics of your specific business. You should keep a... Read More

What are the differences between an LLC and an S Corp? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia | Business Attorney

What are the differences between an LLC and an S Corp?  | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia | Business Attorney
What are the differences between an LLC and an S Corp? Often, I encounter small business owners who want to know the differences between an LLC and and S Corp. If you are reading this article, I assume that you know all about limited liability and separate entity status of corporations in Virginia. If not, I suggest that you contact... Read More

Annual Tasks for Small Business Owners | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

Annual Tasks for Small Business Owners | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
Annual Tasks for Small Business Owners The following is a list of questions which I hope you will consider. By no means is the list exhaustive. In fact, I have merely put together this form in the hopes that you will consider areas which may need improvement. If performed at least yearly, legal checkups can certainly save your business future... Read More

Protecting the legal health of your small business. | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

Protecting the legal health of your small business. | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
Small Business Legal Health Any business takes on legal issues beyond merely getting the business license. While laws and requirements vary among states and municipalities, the following general areas of legal concern affect most small businesses. Corporate Status A corporation, whether just an LLC or larger, must comply with different regulations than a partnership or sole proprietorship. Owners of enterprises... Read More

Intentional (Tortious) Interference with a Contract | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney | Small Business Law

Intentional (Tortious) Interference with a Contract | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney | Small Business Law
Intentional Interference with a Contract in Virginia Disputes over contracts do not always include parties to the contract in question. In the United States, our entire economic system is based upon the notion that competition is good. I fully agree that fair competition is good for the consumer and our market as a whole. However, should a third party be... Read More

Virginia Business Owner: How can an attorney help me to collect a debt in Virginia?

Virginia Business Owner: How can an attorney help me to collect a debt in Virginia?
Law Office of Ryan C. Young, PLLC Office: (703) 896-7667 CONTACT US   By: Ryan C. Young, Fairfax, Virginia attorney assisting business owners in Northern Virginia While collection agencies may be able to assist you once you have a judgment, they are typically larger, impersonal companies who you will not hear from on a regular basis. Often times, you are left... Read More

How is a commercial lease different from a residential lease? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

How is a commercial lease different from a residential lease? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney
Commercial Leases play by a different set of rules. Whether you are looking for an address for your small business or leasing your property to a small business, it is important to understand that commercial leases are very different from residential leases. The list of various terms discussed in this article is by no means comprehensive, rather, the discussion is... Read More

Legal considerations when buying a business | Ryan C. Young | Small Business Law in Richmond, Virginia

Legal considerations when buying a business | Ryan C. Young | Small Business Law in Richmond, Virginia
Buying or Selling a Small Business in Virginia Many individuals start a business and then decide that being a business owner is not for them. There are many reasons why small business owners decide to sell the business: family commitments, debt, partner disputes, death, etc. Many entrepreneurs find that purchasing an existing business can save them time and money. If... Read More

Partnership Agreements | Ryan C. Young | Small Business Law | Richmond, Virginia

Partnership Agreements | Ryan C. Young | Small Business Law | Richmond, Virginia
What should a partnership agreement cover?  “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” – Benjamin Franklin Whether a general partnership, limited partnership or joint venture, all business partnerships will one day come to an end. It’s an unfortunate fact, many partnerships come to an end and the partners disagree on winding up business. Often times, there are... Read More