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Have you considered starting a new business, or do you currently run a company in Connecticut? Your business can face a myriad of legal issues. Without experienced counsel and support, you may spend significant time and resources trying to address those issues. Having a knowledgeable counselor and advocate in your corner can help you proactively address obstacles or problems that your company may face. Contact Stanfield Bechtel Law for an initial case review with an experienced attorney to learn more about our employment law and consulting services and how we can assist your business with the various legal challenges you may face.  

Understanding How Connecticut’s Employment Laws Impact Your Business

Various local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations govern operations for businesses in Connecticut. A business’s legal rights, responsibilities, and restrictions can affect its operational and financial strategies. The law firm of Stanfield Bechtel Law offers companies and entrepreneurs proactive employment law and consulting services to minimize risks that could require reactive legal work. Our attorneys strive to help clients prevent disputes or legal issues, streamline their operations, and maximize their chances of success through long-term planning. 

Our Core Business Law Services

At Stanfield Bechtel Law, our experienced attorneys assist companies and entrepreneurs with various legal aspects of business, including:

Risk Management

Your business may face various legal risks, such as employee complaints, government investigations, litigation, or other operational and financial crises that can take up critical time and resources and potentially jeopardize your company’s success and future. At Stanfield Bechtel Law, our attorneys can support your business with dedicated, tailored risk management support. 

Employment Law Support

Our firm  assists businesses with employment law issues, including negotiating and drafting employment agreements, addressing HR matters, and complying with employment and labor law requirements, such as wage and hour, protected leave, and workers’ compensation. We can also advise you in legal disputes with employees to help you avoid costly and time-consuming litigation that can have adverse consequences for your company’s finances and business reputation. 

Business Consulting and Strategic Advisory Services

We also support entrepreneurs and companies with strategy advice in:

Operational Strategy & Risk Management

Our attorneys can assist business owners and entrepreneurs by identifying operational vulnerabilities in their companies, such as regulatory compliance deficiencies or potential third-party liabilities. We can help you develop and implement preventive measures to mitigate or eliminate legal risks that your business can face, so you can stay focused on growing your business. Our firm can work with you to develop a comprehensive risk management strategy that includes tailored corporate policies, internal controls, and workflow optimization to eliminate oversights and mistakes. Our legal team can also advise you on other options and strategies for managing your company’s risks, including securing appropriate commercial insurance coverage. 

Crisis Management & Dispute Resolution Strategy

When legal disputes or challenges arise for your business, having seasoned legal advice can help your company navigate a crisis. Reaching out to our firm early in a dispute or crisis can help de-escalate conflicts, preserve business relationships and professional reputations, and avoid costly litigation. However, our attorneys can also help your business manage the dispute resolution process. Our knowledgeable lawyers will develop negotiation strategies based on the facts of your case and your company’s needs and objectives. We have extensive experience pursuing alternatives to litigation to resolve commercial disputes. For example, our firm can guide you through mediation and advocate for your business’s interests. 

Why Businesses Choose Our Firm

Companies have trusted the legal team at Stanfield Bechtel Law to advise them in numerous business matters. Turn to our law firm for dedicated support and counsel to help you address the legal issues you may face when starting or running a business in Connecticut because:

  • Our firm has represented clients in numerous industries, advising them on protecting their financial and legal interests while also ensuring their companies comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. 
  • We have extensive experience providing companies with risk management counsel, identifying potential areas of liability, and informing clients of legal strategies and commercial insurance products that can protect their business.
  • Our attorneys work hard to stay up-to-date about new and updated laws and regulations in Connecticut to ensure we provide you with accurate, cutting-edge advice about how your business can meet legal obligations and how you can protect your company’s interests. 

Contact Us Today for Business Law and Consulting Services

Starting or running a business can present numerous challenges. Securing skilled legal representation can go a long way toward helping your company succeed and mitigating risks. Don’t leave your business without the legal counsel you need to set yourself up for a positive future. Contact Stanfield Bechtel Law today for a confidential consultation with a seasoned business employment law attorney to discuss how our firm can help your company navigate legal issues with tailored counsel.