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Modern Commerce Demands Modern Legal Solutions
Our law firm works with businesses to navigate the complex legal framework in which business is done today. Whether drafting a contract, articles of incorporation, or employment agreement, our firm rigorously outlines risk factors to create long term solutions. And our litigation skill insures that your rights will be protected.
Starting a business is a complex process that demands authoritative legal advice coupled with strategic and technological accumen. We begin by taking an overview of what you are trying to accomplish to then make the determination about what types of documents you will need.
There are a variety of different types of businesses. The primary types are the LLC and the S-Corp.
An LLC is an entity created by state statute that allows you to run a business as an individual while providing protection for personal liability arising from your business operations. For example, if you are driving a vehicle while working for your LLC and cause damage, in most cases the LLC will protect the person injured from suing you personally. We form an LLC for your business by filing Articles of Organization (in Missouri – other states may have different terms for similar entities).
A corporation, by contrast, requires the filing of Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of States Office. The Articles of Incorporation define the executive structure of the corporation, as well as indicating how shares in the corporation will be valued and owned upon startup.
LLC’s typically are easier to operate because there are no defined compensation rules that require quarterly reporting with the tax administrations of the state or federal government.
Corporations have additional reporting requirements and usually require an operating agreement to define the roles and obligations of the various members and executives of the corporation.
However, corporations have the advantage of allowing easier investment. Companies with larger revenue streams and the potential for more financing obligations can certainly benefit from the ability to fractionally sell interest in the company.
Both federal and state law define non-profit entities, typically with reference to the federal income tax code’s definition of non profit entities. The exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3) are charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition, and preventing cruelty to children or animals.
Either an LLC or a corporation (depending upon how they are registered with the federal governement) can elect non-profit status. But, there are challenges associated with winning approval from the federal government as well as in maintaining your tax exempt status.
As a result, those leading non-profit entities require additional definition and attention when creating their business structures in insure that their non-profit benefits are not abandoned.
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Websites and email tailored to the precise needs of your business.
In order to better serve our clients, we have found that most legal concerns have a tech component. Websites, email accounts, internal applications and payment processing can all be seamlessly integrated into business contracts to create an efficient, modern and compliant business structure.
Our technology company samu.live provides all of these services through an AWS platform that allows us to design cutting edge legal technology solutions to clients of all types.
Responsive design
We design our business tech solutions to complement our legal advice so that business processes can be honed in a efficient and compliant way. By utilizing clean and responsive web development tools (we built this site!) we make sure your customers find you, and that any issues that arise are handled.
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Analytics Driven Business
Our business systems provide actionable insight into your business processes.
Legal Insight
Our law firm provides deep insight into the process of contract formation and negotiation. Experience with the litigation process alerts clients to risk and gives structure to plans for the future.
Tailored Content Delivery
Our websites are made to order and display your pages in a responsive format to better serve mobile customers.
Marketing Expertise
Modern marketing methods – mass text messages, social media, or email campaigns – can create a host of issues for developing businesses when employed in the wrong way. We have the ability to conduct these campaigns on your behalf in a legally complaint way to reduce your risk.
Joe is a consummate legal expert and also a creative thinker! He’s helped my business tremendously with a complex music industry matter, legal guidance and contracts. He’s genuinely compassionate about helping people, highly recommended!
LENNY MINK
I’ve worked with Joe and Mark on multiple matters. Joe and his team are incredible. They really know their stuff and are dedicated to helping their clients win. If you’re on the fence or don’t know who to trust with your case, you can trust Ott Law.
Derek Issler
I highly recommend working with Ott Law Firm.
Joe and his team are wonderful to work with. Rest assured that they will help you navigate even the most challenging of situations and will do so with grace, understanding and professionalism.
Having used Joe and his team during a difficult time in my life… I can say all of this with confidence my from personal experience.
Matt Hanley
The Ott Law Firm has helped me with a wide range of difficulties that have surfaced throughout my divorce and custody case with my ex-wife. The big guys couldn’t or wouldn’t do the job the way it needed to be done, but Joe did it! I am very happy with the results and would recommend him as well as his firm for family law as well as any other professional legal representation.
Michael Culpepper
Ott Law Firm has a devotion to the client and shows incredible attention to detail. Highly recommend. Joe is a fantastic lawyer – one of the very best. They also know how to win!
Sydwell Hajicek
I met Joe when I was referred to him from another law firm, I was with when my original lawyer went on maternity leave. That firm trusted him to take my case. At first I wasn’t sure because I didnt know him. Now He’s worked with me on two legal matters. He helped me with my family custody Modification. I won in the best case scenario for my daughter. That win meant everything to me. We knew [ read more]
Brittney GibbsPrivate
I am amazed and grateful for this company’s efficiency and skill. Specifically, Cierra Randazzo. This woman represented me, I was a bit nervous about my whole situation but very confident about having her assist me with my case! I recommend this firm and Mrs.Randazzo to anyone that may need a professional, knowledgeable and passionate lawyer. Thank you again!
Mossie Cason
Ott Law has been easy to work with and helped me with various issues I was having. They have always treated me with respect and have been attentive to my case and my personal well being. Highly recommend.
Myra Monstera
Joe and Matt did an excellent job! They were recommended by a friend and I also highly recommend them if you are looking for any legal guidance!
Angela Hellmann
I had an unfortunate event happen in my life and I reached out to an attorney. I was handed over to Ott Law Firm. I had the pleasure to work with Joe, Cierra, and Mark. Everybody there treated me with the upmost respect and actually cared. I mainly worked with Cierra and she went above and beyond for me, listened to me cry, and never made me feel uneducated when I asked questions or needed help with paperwork. She is incredibly organized and has an outstanding memory, and is fantastic at her job.
Amber Mackley
The best lawyer ever he gets the job done if you want to get your LLC I recommend ott law firm joe will take care of you
G Note
I appreciate Joe and The entire firm. I would recommend to my family and friends as well. He got me justice in my injury case. Thankyou so Much
Courtney Hitchcock
Joe Is an extremely knowledgeable lawyer, he is extremely competent and I highly recommend him. He gets huge results on personal injury and employment cases.
Jonathan McAllister
Cierra is very attentive to my fiancé and I needs pertaining to our case. Communication was wonderful , and made feel very comfortable .It gave gave us sense security knowing that Cierra took our concerns seriously.Thanks again Cierra
Shauna Evans
Cierra has been a great asset and has done an awesome job in helping me work through my divorce during the most complex times.I highly recommend her
susan cook
I know Joe as a legal colleague. He is an innovator who harnesses technology for the benefit of his clients. He also has passion to help his clients, which explains his drive to win.
Don McClure
They care about their clients and get great results. Up and coming new generation law firm. Covers every area of law. Joe and mark are awesome!
Crystal Kiely
Had a case I needed to get help with a didn’t know what to do because we stay in another state and didn’t stay in the state where the case was anymore so I contact Cierra she was so professional and amazing and handling the case I appreciate everything that she did and recommend her to anybody
Sandra Myers
Work hard to make your situation better..Always keep you updated on your court case. Always there for you..
Mary Blassingame
They fight for you, definitely worth the money!!!! Also they are down to earth, easy to talk to, and always reachable day or night!!!!!
Grind4Mine
They fight for you, definitely worth the money!!!! Also they are down to earth, easy to talk to, and always reachable day or night!!!!!
Jason Crow
Easy to work with. Excellent at making sure I understood what was going on.
Jason Crow
I reached out to Joe for some legal advice for a couple of different things and he was always really helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend him and his firm if you need legal advice or a lawyer. 🙂
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