Legal Solutions for Small Businesses in Massachusetts
Your Trusted Partner in Small Business Legal SolutionsIf you're a small business owner in Massachusetts and you're facing unexpected legal challenges in your business, we're here to help. Our team specializes in providing tailored solutions to common business law problems, offering you the support and guidance you need.
Navigating Today's Business ChallengesIn the world of business, unexpected issues can arise—disputes with partners, contract complications, concerns about unfair competition, employee problems, or disputes over non-compete agreements. Whether you're a startup or an established business, we can assist you in evaluating potential claims, assessing risks, and advocating for your interests.
A Legal Strategy for the Issues You Face Our experienced small business lawyers have a track record of handling various business law matters, including employment law claims, breach of contract disputes, shareholder conflicts, non-compete agreement issues, trade secret protection, breach of fiduciary duty cases, and contract interference disputes. Litigation Prevention and Resolution We've successfully represented businesses of all sizes in both Massachusetts and federal courts. While we can represent you in court if necessary, we also emphasize preventing litigation. We understand that litigation can disrupt your business, and we're committed to helping you avoid it whenever possible. We prioritize your business goals and tailor our legal strategies to meet your needs effectively. Preventing Tomorrow's IssuesOur commitment to your business doesn't end with resolving a lawsuit; in fact, it doesn't even have to begin with one. Drawing from our extensive experience in business litigation and employment disputes, we proactively help small business owners prevent legal disputes in various aspects of their operations.
We recognize that small businesses often lack in-house legal departments and may need occasional guidance on legal matters. Even seemingly minor legal questions can lead to costly complications if left unresolved. Whether you require advice on startup legal issues, trademark protection, contract review, business entity formation, or estate and succession planning, we're here to assist you. Getting answers to your legal questions is easier than you might think—simply give us a call. |
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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 simple and complex business incorporation, contract review, advice and analysis regarding business disputes, employment law advice, and advice about business succession considerations as part of estate planning.
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.
How We Can Help
Our experienced team is ready to help you navigate the complexities of business law, prevent legal disputes, and provide guidance on various legal matters that impact your small business. You can use the button below to schedule your consultation, or simply give us a call at 781-784-2322, or fill out our web form.
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A Message From the Founder
"Working closely with our small business clients holds a special place in my heart because I've walked in your shoes. I've faced the same challenges, tough decisions about employees, navigating business relationships, managing unexpected growth, vendor partnerships, marketing strategies, technological hurdles, and all those vital aspects that often work behind the scenes in a small business.
As small business owners, we often grapple with distinguishing the forest from the trees. Our role as counselors is to help you address the details so you can keep your focus on the bigger picture and steer your business in the direction you envision.
With 22 years of legal experience and a practice that evolved into slnlaw in 2009, I understand the intricacies of the legal landscape. I've authored a comprehensive book on employment law titled "Rules of the Road: What You Need to Know About Employment Laws in Massachusetts." My dedication to legal excellence has earned me a place on the Massachusetts Super Lawyers list every year since 2013, and I was honored as one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's 2018 Lawyers of the Year.
I call Sharon, Massachusetts my home and actively contribute to my community, having served for 8 years as an elected member of the Sharon School Committee and currently holding a position on the Sharon Select Board. It's my pleasure to support you and your business on your journey."
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As small business owners, we often grapple with distinguishing the forest from the trees. Our role as counselors is to help you address the details so you can keep your focus on the bigger picture and steer your business in the direction you envision.
With 22 years of legal experience and a practice that evolved into slnlaw in 2009, I understand the intricacies of the legal landscape. I've authored a comprehensive book on employment law titled "Rules of the Road: What You Need to Know About Employment Laws in Massachusetts." My dedication to legal excellence has earned me a place on the Massachusetts Super Lawyers list every year since 2013, and I was honored as one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's 2018 Lawyers of the Year.
I call Sharon, Massachusetts my home and actively contribute to my community, having served for 8 years as an elected member of the Sharon School Committee and currently holding a position on the Sharon Select Board. It's my pleasure to support you and your business on your journey."
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