There are 3 main reasons for freelancers to hire a lawyer: 1) To create legally binding contracts that protect the freelancer, as contracts created by lawyers will account for possible legal issues better than free online templates. 2) To establish a business entity like an LLC that limits personal liability and makes the business more attractive to potential investors. 3) To determine the appropriate business entity based on the freelancer's specific needs so they are protected without unnecessary expenses that could be used elsewhere in the business.

1. 3 Reasons to Hire a Lawyer as a Freelancer
(and none of them involve suing!)

2. From LLCs to legal advice... even
freelancers can benefit from hiring
a lawyer.

3. Lawyers aren’t scary;
freelancing without a lawyer is.

4. A frequently asked question from new freelancers is,
“What do you wish you would have known when
you first started freelancing?”
Everyone’s got their own emphatic answer, and for
me, that answer is: Talk to a lawyer.
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There are definitely some good, free options for
contracts out there. Freelancers Union offers a contract
creator, which is absolutely better than working without
a contract… but if you can afford it, hiring a lawyer to
work up a contract will serve you better in the long run.
Contracts

6. A lawyer will have the skill and experience to think of
any legal possibilities that might be relative to your
specific business.
Once you’ve gotten your contracts drawn up, you can
always sign up for an E Signature service to make
the signing process less of a pain.

7. Liability3
If you choose to do business as an LLC (limited liability
company) you gain the ability to protect your personal
assets should a legal need arise. Also, if you have
aspirations of getting investors to back your business
or products, those future investors will be far more likely
to jump aboard a ship that is protected by an LLC.

8. On the other hand, you may not even need an LLC.
If your business is low-risk in the legal department,
an LLC could be an unnecessary expense that
makes filing your taxes a little more complex. Many
freelancers operate as a sole proprietor and do just
fine by using solid contracts and purchasing a
business insurance policy.

9. How do you decide which kind of entity is right for your
business?
Talk to a lawyer. A lawyer will be able to assess the type
of business you run and help you decide how much
protection you actually need, so that you aren’t dropping
dollars that you could have put toward a new computer
or scratch-and-sniff stickers with your logo on them.

10. Want to learn more?
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11. Don’t get caught in a courtroom... with a contract
that’s not legally binding.
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