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Common Oversights With Single-Member LLCs

Gain an understanding of the most frequent oversights that solo entrepreneurs may come across.

Many solo entrepreneurs, and the lawyers hired to support them, often do not understand exactly what options are available to them. They often don't know how to decide which option is best. Perhaps most frustratingly of all, they don't know how to obtain or, in the case of lawyers supporting solo entrepreneurs, provide affordable, reliable legal services that meet their need for preventive legal services in the business formation context. For these reasons, many entrepreneurs turn to Do-It-Yourself (DIY) legal 'solutions,' which are not really solutions, at all. They get a template, maybe some document or form registration service, perhaps registered agent service, and carry on with their business, never realizing that the 'solution' they have adopted likely leaves them exposed to legal risk that could have been avoided, if they had hired a lawyer to provide necessary business formation legal services. This topic helps the lawyers assisting solo entrepreneurs considering the question of whether or not to form a single-member LLC to understand how first to determine whether a single-member LLC is the right fit for the client's needs and then how to understand the process required for addressing the client's business formation legal needs and support the fledgling enterprise in a preventive law context. The material also explains and dispels common misconceptions about the benefits of LLCs versus S-Corporations. Failing to adequately consider, reflect upon, and intentionally choose the correct business organizational structure is one of the most common errors solo entrepreneurs make, when starting a business. It often leads to easily avoidable and potentially costly legal liability and risk exposure. This information is critical for lawyers providing business formation legal services, so they can ensure their recommendations are as beneficial as possible for their clients and provide the right balance between the client's level of risk aversion and budget.

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Common (Poor) Reasons for Choosing to Form Single-Member LLCs

  • Just to Get Legal Liability Limitation
  • Just for Perceived Tax Benefits
  • To Establish 'Legitimacy,' as a Business, per Se

Preventive Law for Entrepreneurs Considering Single-Member LLCs

  • Limiting Liability
  • Addressing Tax-Related Issues
  • Building a Respected Brand

Counseling Members of Existing Single-Member LLCs

  • Should I Keep My Single-Member LLC?
  • My Accountant (or Other Professional) Advised Me to Convert My LLC to an S-Corp - Should I?
  • How Can I Get the Reliable Professional Support My Business Needs?
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Applications have not yet been submitted for Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Wyoming CLE for this course. However, if you are interested in obtaining CLE for any of the listed states or have any additional credit questions please email us at [email protected] or call us at 866-352-9540.

This course was last revised on October 13, 2021.

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  • AR CLE 1.5
     
  • This course has been approved for 1.5 hours of CLE by the Arkansas CLE Board.
     
  • CA MCLE 1.5
     
  • Lorman Business Center, LLC. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE sponsor and this course qualifies for 1.5 CLE hours of participatory credit.
     
  • NM CLE 1.5
     
  • This program has been approved by the New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 hours of credit.
     
  • NY CLE 1.5 including Areas of Professional Practice 1.5
     
  • This course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York Continuing Legal Education Board for up to a maximum of 1.5 credit hours in the area(s) of Areas of Professional Practice for 1.50 hours. Each hour may be counted only as satisfying one category of credit. Duplicate credit for the same hour of instruction is not permitted. This course qualifies for both established and newly admitted attorneys. Lorman Business Center, LLC. has a financial hardship guideline. Please contact customer service at 1.866.352.9539 for instructions on how to apply.
     
  • WA CLE 1.5
     
  • This program has been approved by the Washington State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 hours of A/V credit under the Law & Legal Procedure category.
     
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Noel R. Bagwell, III, Esq.

Noel R. Bagwell, III, Esq.

ExecutiveLP®

  • Founder of Executive Legal Professionals, PLLC (ExecutiveLP®)
  • Decades of experience in offering comprehensive risk mitigation, setback recovery coaching, and consulting services that guide businesses and executives from adversity to success
  • Founder of Counsel & Clarity Legal PLLC, a legal practice focusing on preventive law, which helps businesses avoid legal issues and maintain profitable relationships with their lawyers
  • Developed a unique approach by integrating various disciplines, including philosophy, theology, psychology, and leadership coaching, to provide holistic support to clients whose problems often run deeper than legal matters
  • Specializes in anticipating and mitigating legal risks through a preventive law approach, ensuring the success and peace of mind of organizations
  • Offers leadership resilience coaching to help organizations rebound from setbacks with confidence, turning reversals into growth opportunities
  • Over a decade of experience as a trusted advisor to start-ups, growth-stage companies, executives, and investors, forming the foundation of a robust support cycle that enhances high-performance leadership, legal support, and legal operations teams
  • Offers solutions that complement, rather than replace, existing legal counsel, tailored to each client’s unique needs, to transform legal support relationships into profitable assets
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Product ID: 409139
Published 2021
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