A Legal Road Map for Consultants Book

Written by a small business attorney, this book explains, in easy-to-understand terms, the legal aspects of running a consulting business. Full of real-life examples from the world of consulting, the author presents the material in a practical and concrete fashion that answers questions commonly posed by consultants. Sample consulting agreement, subcontractor's agreement and a resource directory are also provided.

Topics covered include:

• The kinds of liability faced by all consultants, including some hidden areas of liability.
• How consultants can protect themselves from personal liability.
• The benefits of forming a corporation for a consulting business.
• Whether a limited liability company may be a better choice.
• Should a consulting business form a Delaware corporation.
• Why written contracts (and subcontracts) are so important.
• What factors the IRS looks at in determining independent contractor status and why this is so important to consultants.

The author is a practicing attorney who has represented many consultants and other small business owners. She also has substantial experience providing workshops on business legal topics for institutions such as the Small Business Administration, Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), University of Hartford and others. She has a J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law and practices in the law firm of Svonkin & Gedge, PC, 18 North Main Street, West Hartford, CT.