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Helping You With Your Business Formation And Planning Needs

Starting a business is an exciting time. Your dreams and wishes are laid out before you and there is no limit to what you can achieve. However, business law can be quite complicated for those who have never been entrepreneurs before. Whether you are creating a new LLC, corporation, or partnership, when it comes to forming a business, it is often important to structure it in a way that gives you the best tax and liability protection.

Additionally, if you are adding partners to your business, you want to make sure that each partner’s duties and responsibilities are clearly laid out. With experienced and skills encompassing a wide range of practice areas involving business law, a business attorney from Nashville can assist you with many business-related services, including business formation, assistance with contracts, help with transactions, assistance with employment agreements, and even representation during disputes. No matter what business law matter you need help with, our business law firm of Crow Estate Planning & Probate can help you get things done effectively.

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Awards
  • Rising Star Award for John W. Crow rated by Super Lawyers.
  • The logo for the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils for an Accredited Estate Planner professional.
  • Better Business Bureau A+ rating and accreditation award for Crow Estate Planning & Probate.
  • This is an award from Expertise recognizing Crow Estate as the best probate lawyers in Clarksville for the year 2021.

How Can Business Lawyers Help Me With Business Formation?

When it comes to creating your business, it is important to understand the options that are available to you. Depending on the type of business you set up, you may receive certain benefits and certain drawbacks. In Nashville, there are four primary types of business organizations that we can help you with. While more complex, a corporation has flexibility when it comes to taking legal action and when it comes to how taxes are filed.

However, there are many drawbacks too. Another type of business a lawyer in Nashville can assist me with is a limited liability company, otherwise known as an LLC. LLCs are becoming more prevalent due to the benefits that they can provide, including protection from liabilities and taxation rates.

Partnerships and sole proprietorships do not offer the same level of asset protection as corporations and LLCs but they do allow more flexibility when it comes to formal legalities, making them much easier to set up. As always, seeking the counsel of a business attorney can help you pinpoint what you need going forward.

Can a Business Attorney Help Me Settle a Dispute?

If you already have your business up and running, you might be faced with handling a dispute on your own. Whether your dispute is with a vendor or customer or with an employee, it is important to settle your dispute as amicably as possible to ensure the stability of your business. Contract disputes and disputes over agreements can often boil over into litigation without the right help. Our law firm can handle contracts and assist you with controlling any unruly disputes that arise during the formation of your business and beyond.

What Should I Look for in a Business Attorney?

The right business attorney is professional at every single juncture. Whether you are just starting out, needing help scaling, or facing litigation, a business lawyer knows what it takes to support you long after your business has been formed. We can assist you throughout your business formation and planning process where we can carefully go over each and every single obstacle that may get in your way. Let our Nashville business planning law office help you with your business law needs.

Should I Seek the Legal Advice of an Experienced Business Attorney?

Many corporate businesses can afford the luxury of being protected from any liabilities and receiving assistance for all of the business law-related needs. These luxuries are no longer strictly limited to big businesses and major companies. A small business owner like you can receive help from a Nashville business attorney to optimize your business structure, asset protection, and business planning going forward.

Whether you need help with employment agreements, contract disputes, business litigation, and more, we can provide you with the legal counsel you deserve to make the best decisions possible about your business. The legal advice of a business lawyer can be extremely helpful if you don’t know everything there is to know about business law. With a wide offering of services, we can do whatever it takes to help you with your business-related needs.

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    Bill Boyd

    Where do I begin? I truly can’t say enough nice things about Crow Estate Planning & Probate and Alexandra Hulme, without her and everyone around her, I can truly say I don’t know where I would be today. Like many after losing my mother, I was lost, in a dark place and things weren’t happening how my mother had planned in her trust and will. Before waiting too long, I retained Alexandra’s services and she took me through the process step-by-step. Something that I never thought I could afford or I’d have to do. She knew I wasn’t asking her to do anything more than complete my mother’s last wishes. She did just that. They did it because they’re passionate about what they do. Communication was A+. She never left me hanging. I know family means a lot to her/them. I am indebted to her and these people forever. If you need help, call her today. I promise you won’t be disappointed. Thank you Alexandra from the bottom of my heart.
     
     

    Travis Henry

    I was referred to John by a fellow real estate investor when I needed guidance on structuring a couple of LLCs. From the start, he made the process incredibly smooth and straightforward. John was consistently responsive, thorough in his explanations, and showed a genuine commitment to getting everything completed on time—even working late to accommodate my schedule while I was operating from Hawaii, several time zones away. His mix of professionalism, attention to detail, and approachable demeanor made the entire experience seamless. I’m grateful to have him as a resource and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable attorney.
     
     
     

    Andre Christophe

    Bridget and Thomas were very professional and knowledgeable in responding to my needs. Also, they were very organized and easy to work with. 
     
     
     

    Allen Moser

    This firm has done several things for me and real estate clients. Most recently setting up a TIST (Tennessee Investment Services Trust). And redoing my Will, Medical Power of Attorney, and Healthcare Directive. Appreciated their understanding of all of the intricacies of each document. Their timely communication and prompt service.
     
     
     

    Sarah Pichardo

    I cannot recommend Thomas Steelman highly enough! From the very start, he made the entire process of setting up our estate trust absolutely painless. His expertise and clear explanations turned what I expected to be a daunting task into a smooth and stress-free experience.

    Not only did he handle every aspect of our estate trust with great attention to detail, but he (and law firm colleagues) also took care of transferring over our home deeds so we didn’t have to deal with the hassle of going to the county office ourselves. That alone saved us so much time and stress!

    I honestly thought the process was going to cost a small fortune, but I was pleasantly surprised by how reasonable the pricing was. Most importantly, though, Thomas gave us peace of mind knowing that our hard-earned assets are protected and will go exactly where we want them—without placing unnecessary burdens on our loved ones.

    If you’re looking for a knowledgeable and professional estate trust attorney, Thomas and team are the ones to trust. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Scott Donnellan

    John and his team are professional and do quality work.
     
     
     

    Ariel Ottinger

    John and his team did an amazing job helping my family get our affairs in order. Could not recommend them more!

    Larissa Ottinger

    hey are so prompt to respond and attentive!

    Emily Vick

    Alexandra Hulme was extremely helpful, professional, and punctual! I highly recommend using this firm.

    Austin Joaquin

    Highly recommend for all of your probate needs. Compassionate and professional.

    Our Locations

    Clarksville

    512 Madison St Suite A, Clarksville, TN 37040

    931-218-7800
    Nashville

    1503 16th Ave S,
    Nashville, TN 37212

    615-558-8002
    Franklin

    321 Billingsly Court Suite 20, Franklin, TN 37067

    (615) 996-1400
    Hopkinsville

    203 E 9th St,
    Hopkinsville, KY, 42240

    270-569-0006
    Springfield

    719 S Main St Suite 110, Springfield, TN, 37172

    615-914-2184