Business Law Assessment and Strategy

Slnlaw Employer Legal Services

At slnlaw, our business law services are designed to provide comprehensive legal solutions that cater to your unique business needs. Whether you're starting a new venture, managing an established company, or dealing with complex legal issues, our experienced business attorneys are here to support you every step of the way. Our service structure is outlined below.

Flat Fee Business Law Matters

For certain business law matters, such as forming a corporate entity, we offer flat fee arrangements. During your initial consultation, you'll discuss the specifics of the flat fee with your assigned attorney. Once you decide to proceed, you can expect to hear from your attorney within a few days to discuss the timeline and any additional information needed to move forward swiftly.

Hourly Engagement

For most other business law matters, we begin with an hourly engagement. During this phase, we dedicate approximately two hours to delve deeply into the details of your unique situation. This essential step allows us to gain a comprehensive understanding of your business needs and objectives.

Customized Approach

In some cases, the initial engagement may involve straightforward tasks like reviewing or drafting documents. These tasks are often completed within the confines of the initial engagement. However, we acknowledge that not all legal matters are straightforward. Complex issues may require more in-depth attention. If you request it, we are fully prepared to continue providing our services beyond the initial engagement.

Comprehensive Legal Support

In complex cases, such as pending litigation or major projects, the legal process may span a significant amount of time. After the initial engagement, you can expect a comprehensive discussion about your available options, along with a clear understanding of the associated costs and benefits. Our team will work closely with you to assess the best course of action based on your specific circumstances.

Transparent Fee Arrangements

We understand that cost considerations are crucial in any legal matter. Following our assessment and strategy discussions, we will help you determine the most appropriate fee arrangement for your specific case. Our goal is to ensure that our legal services align with your budget and business goals. We provide transparent fee structures to empower you to make informed decisions.

At slnlaw, we are committed to delivering personalized and effective legal solutions that protect and advance your business interests. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how our business law services can help your business thrive.

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Meet Our Business Attorneys

Emily Smith-Lee is the owner and founder of slnlaw. She is a 1996 graduate of Boston College Law School. She was previously a partner at the Boston office of a large international firm, where she worked for thirteen years with a focus on business litigation. In 2009, she started the firm that since became slnlaw, and has grown it from a solo practice to a five-attorney firm with multiple practice areas. She has been recognized as Massachusetts Superlawyer each year since 2013, and in 2018 earned recognition as one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's Lawyers of the Year. She has written a book on employment law: Rules of the Road, What You Need to Know About Employment Laws in Massachusetts, and helped hundreds of small business owners with contracts, business transactions, employment law advice, business incorporation, and risk management. She has also litigated business disputes in state and federal courts.

Rebecca Rogers: Rebecca is a 2006 graduate of Boston College Law School, and has worked with slnlaw since 2013. She previously worked as an intellectual property litigation attorney for Fish & Richardson in Boston, Massachusetts, and clerked for the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Rebecca has helped clients with business contracts, employment contracts, and employment law advice.

Jenna Ordway: Jenna is a 2013 graduate of Quinnipiac Law School, and also earned an LLM in Taxation from Boston University in 2015. She has been affiliated with slnlaw since 2011, first as a law clerk and then as an attorney. Jenna has been recognized since 2019 as a "Rising Star" by Massachusetts Superlawyers. Jenna has helped many small business owners with business incorporation, contract review, advice and analysis regarding business disputes, employment law advice, and advice to business owners about succession planning as part of their estate plans.

Elijah Bresley: Eli is a 2014 graduate of Seton Hall Law school, and has worked with slnlaw since 2020. He previously worked for a boutique employment law firm outside of Boston, and then for the Labor and Employment department of a large Boston firm. He also spent a year clerking for the judges of the Superior Court in Hartford, Connecticut. Eli has helped our small business clients with employment law advice and defense of employment-related lawsuits in MCAD and state and federal courts.

Sharleen Tinnin: Sharleen is a 2010 graduate of Northeastern University School of Law, and has been with slnlaw since 2023. Prior to joining slnlaw, she worked with King, Tilden, McEttrick & Brink, P.C. on complex civil litigation matters. She previously worked for the United States Department of Justice, and received an "Excellence in Justice" award in 2017. Sharleen has helped clients litigate business disputes in state and federal courts, and advised business owners about succession considerations as part of their estate planning.