Legal Services
“HSO Law has been instrumental in providing us with cost effective and high quality legal solutions. They're an ideal solution for any scrappy startup!"
DOUG BOUTON
Founder & Former President
Halo Top Creamery
SMALL BUSINESS
Formations & Dissolutions
We form and maintain all varieties of business entities, take care of your corporate maintenance, and assist you in strategizing for long term growth, acquisition, investment, or succession planning. To learn more, watch my video on Choosing a Business Entity and read my blog on Corporate Maintenance.
Our Legal Services Include:
- Corporate Formation
- LLC Formation
- Formation of General Partnerships
- Formation of Professional Corporations
- Formation of Benefit Corporations
- Corporate Compliance & Maintenance
- Company Dissolution
- Property Holding Companies
- Buy-Sell Agreements
- Business Succession Planning & Financing
“HSO Law is my go to business law firm. Heather has helped me on a few business matters as a client. Her advice is always on point. She is sharp, passionate about her work, and extremely knowledgeable.”
MICHAEL LANDSEM
Attorney
Landsem Law Office
SMALL BUSINESS
Preparation of Contracts
If it’s a contract, we can draft it. If someone else wants you to sign their contract, we can review, revise, and/or negotiate its terms. As a former contract litigator, Heather Orr has spent hours in courts arguing over the enforcement and interpretation of contracts. Unlike most transactional attorneys who never see a courtroom, she is especially well-equipped to prepare enforceable, unambiguous agreements that protect her clients and their long term interests. To learn more, read my blog or watch my video on How to do Business and Sign Contracts.
Our Legal Agreement Services Include:
- Licensed Contractor
- Employment
- Consultant
- Independent Contractor
- Joint Venture
- Settlement & Release
- Non-Disclosure
- Confidentiality
- Invention Assignment
- Distribution
- Manufacturing
- Profit Sharing
"It is always a pleasure to work with Heather. Her work is always thorough and timely. She is a true professional! We highly recommend using her for any of your legal needs!"
SAM LAROBARDIER
Owner
Theory Coffee Roasters
SMALL BUSINESS
Acquisitions & Financing Transactions
We can help you buy or sell a business, whether via an asset sale or stock purchase. We can also help you sell certain assets of a business, without selling the entire business. If you need capital of any kind, whether from an angel investor or a traditional investor, we can prepare the deal and ensure that you’re protected from a legal standpoint. To learn more, read my two blogs on Raising Capital and Business Acquisitions or watch my video on How to Raise Capital.
Our Legal Services Include:
- Equite Investment Deals
- Promissory Notes
- Venture Capital Deals
- Angel Investment Deals
- Friends/Family Investment Deals
- Asset Sales
- Asset Purchase Agreements
- Stock Purchase Agreements
- Mergers
"Heather Orr has helped me navigate negotiations, legal contracts and protect myself and my company. Knowing Ms. Orr is handling all legal considerations frees me up to focus on what I do best. I cannot recommend her enough!"
MANDY JACOBELLIS
CEO
Makeup Mandy, Inc.
SMALL BUSINESS
Labor & Employment Law
Employment law is often the biggest area of exposure for our clients. We can assist you every step of the way, from interviewing, hiring, and onboarding employees, to protecting the intellectual property they create, to terminating or furloughing employees. We can also assist you in creating policies that comply with state law and lower your legal risk of getting sued for discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. To learn more, watch my video on Employment Law.
Our Legal Services Include:
- Hiring & Firing of Employees
- Worker Classification
- Employment Agreements
- Employment Law Compliance
- Employee Handbooks & Policies
- Employment Forms & Notices
- Employee Equity Grants
- Executive Employment Agreements
- Sick Leave & Minimum Wage Compliance
- Dispute Resolution
- EEOC Claims
"Heather has been a tremendous help to me as a small business owner. She has drafted and reviewed several contracts for me and is always available for quick counsel on legal questions that pop up from time to time. I feel like I'm in very good hands and trust her immensely."
EMILY SCHERBERTH
Founder & CEO
Symphony
SMALL BUSINESS
Internet Compliance
Privacy law is becoming a hotbed of legal action, and will only continue to grow in importance. In this web-connected world, websites will have to be compliant with the laws of each state and country in which their website is accessible! It’s a daunting task but also the inevitable future; we can take care of it for you. To learn more , read my blog and watch my video on Website Requirements: Terms & Services.
Our Legal Services Include:
- Terms & Conditions
- Privacy Policies
- GDPR-Compliant Privacy Policies
- CCPA-Compliant Privacy Policies
- Online Terms & Conditions for Websites
- Online Terms & Conditions for Apps
- Online Giveaway Compliance (State by State Checklist & Procedure for Giveaway Rules for Promotional Giveaways)
"Heather has handled a multiple of cases and complex business situations for us. We highly recommend her as a diligent, professional mediator, negotiator and general business affairs advocate."
JOE LIEBKE
Founder & CEO
Villaway LLC
SMALL BUSINESS
Intellectual Property
A company’s intellectual property is often its most valuable asset. And yet, few businesses identify, track, and protect their IP. If you fail to protect your IP, you can actually waive your right to do so at a later time. It’s essential that young businesses be proactive about registering their IP and protecting it from infringement. HSO Law can assist you with all of your IP needs outside of patent law (for which we have a wonderful referral partner). To learn more, watch my video on How to Protect Your Intellectual Property.
Our Legal Services Include:
- Trademarks
- IP License Agreements
- Copyrights
- Intellectual Property Protection
- Trade Secret Protection
- Video Releases
- Photo Releases
- Confidentiality Agreements
- Invention Assignment Agreements
- NDAs
“Meeting Heather Orr and utilizing HSO Law has been a dream come true. I could not imagine doing this job without her and feel incredibly lucky to have her in my corner."
MARGARITA VIENNEAU
Attorney & Partner
Campbell, Clark, & Vienneau
SMALL BUSINESS
Waivers
We live in the most litigious state of the most litigious country in the world. A small proactive step like utilizing waivers could protect you and/or your business from bankruptcy.
Our Legal Services Include:
- Wavers for Any Dangerous/Risky Activity
- COVID-19 Waivers
“Having Ms. Orr, a trustworthy, honest attorney on my side has taken so much stress off of me. I feel comfortable going to her for various legal issues and advice. She has helped me understand laws that affect me and my business.”
AMANDA
Small Business Owner
SMALL BUSINESS
Real Estate
We draft and negotiate commercial and residential leases. If your investment portfolio contains a rental property, we can put it into a property holding company and prepare your residential lease. If you’re renting a commercial space, we can assist you with negotiating your company’s commercial lease. To learn more read my blog.
Our Legal Services Include:
- Residential Leases
- Commercial Leases
- Property Holding Companies
“Throughout these 7 years, they have been a team we can rely on and trust. Legal matters for a small company are super scary especially when we first started, but having Heather in my corner has helped me feel ready to take on whatever the business throws at us!”
ANGELIA TRINIDAD
Founder & CEO
Passion Planner
SMALL BUSINESS
Dispute Resolution
A significant part of what we do is putting out fires. Whether your dispute is with another business, an employee, or a contractor, we’re adept at coming up with creative solutions that offer a win-win; if that’s not available under the circumstances we can prepare your matter for more formal legal proceedings. We have successfully mediated, arbitrated, and litigated dozens of matters. Heather Orr has a talent for identifying and utilizing leverage to get you the best solution available, and she handles conflict with strength and diplomacy. To learn more read my blog on Litigation or watch my video on How to Avoid Litigation.
Our Legal Services Include:
- Negotiation
- Collections
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- *Not currently accepting litigation matters
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