Filter by what you need.
Corporate + Governance
142Formation, M&A, Bylaws, board, equity grants
Venture Capital
86Series A through IPO. Term sheets to closing.
Employment
108Hiring, terminations, harassment, classification
IP + Trademark
94USPTO trademark, patent, trade secrets, licensing
Tax
76S-Corp, 83(b), 409A, international, audits
Litigation
82Contract disputes, IP, employment, M&A litigation
Immigration
54H-1B, O-1, L-1, EB-5, naturalization
Real Estate
62Commercial leases, M&A real estate, 1031
Healthcare
48HIPAA, Stark, Anti-Kickback, MSO/PC structures
Privacy + Data
38GDPR, CCPA, breach response, vendor diligence
Bankruptcy + Restructuring
24Chapter 11, workouts, distressed M&A
International Trade
22OFAC, FCPA, export control, customs
Common questions.
What is the attorney network?
The attorney network connects you with licensed attorneys for legal needs that go beyond formation and compliance, so when a matter requires a lawyer, you have access to one, while File.Business handles the entity and filing work. We flag when a matter warrants an attorney so you get legal help where it is genuinely needed.
When do I need an attorney versus a filing service?
Routine formation, filings, and compliance are handled as services, while disputes, complex contracts, litigation, and specialized legal advice call for a licensed attorney, so the two are complementary. We flag which situations warrant a lawyer so you use the right resource for each need.
What kinds of matters need an attorney?
Contract disputes, litigation, complex transactions, specialized regulatory questions, and situations needing legal advice or representation generally need a licensed attorney, since these go beyond filing work. We flag when your situation crosses into legal advice so you connect with counsel appropriately.
Does File.Business give legal advice?
We handle formation, filings, and compliance as services and flag when a matter needs legal advice, connecting you with attorneys for that, so legal advice comes from licensed counsel. We flag the line so you get filing help from us and legal advice from a lawyer, each appropriately.
How does the attorney network help my business?
It gives you access to legal help when you need it, so your routine work is handled efficiently and genuine legal matters reach a qualified attorney, covering the full range of needs a growing business has. We flag when to use it so legal issues are addressed by the right professional.
Can an attorney review my contracts?
Yes: for significant or high-stakes contracts, an attorney review catches issues a template would not, so the network connects you with counsel for that, while routine documents are handled as services. We flag which contracts warrant review so you use counsel where the stakes justify it.
How does this fit with formation and compliance?
Formation, registered agent, and compliance are handled directly, while the attorney network covers legal matters beyond them, so together they address both the routine and the complex. We keep your entity organized and flag when a legal matter warrants an attorney.
Do I need to use an attorney for everyday filings?
Generally no: routine formations, annual reports, and standard filings are handled as services without needing a lawyer, and the attorney network is there for the matters that do require one. We flag which is which so you are not paying for legal help on routine work or skipping it when it matters.
Can File.Business connect me with an attorney?
Yes: we handle your formation, filings, and compliance, and flag when a matter needs a licensed attorney, connecting you with the network for legal advice, disputes, or complex matters, so your business has both efficient filing service and access to counsel when needed.