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Dispute, partner problem or big decision? Our Long Island, NY business lawyers answer fast and talk plainly. Call 516-246-5577.

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Super Lawyers Peer Recognition

Peer-recognized by Super Lawyers from 2021 through 2025, a selection limited to the top 5% of attorneys in a state.

Licensed Beyond New York

Licensed in New York, New Jersey, Florida and Federal Courts, so one lawyer can follow your business across state lines.

Answers Within Hours

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Fees Explained Upfront

We explain how you'll be billed before you commit, with no surprises and no corporate rates.

Long Island Business Law Firm

One Long Island Firm for Every Business Stage

A business lawyer helps you form the company, put your deals in writing, and sort things out when someone doesn't hold up their end. On Long Island, that often means a restaurant, a contractor, a medical practice or a family company with no in-house counsel.

According to U.S. Census data, Nassau and Suffolk counties have roughly 99,000 employer establishments, and plenty of those owners are handling legal questions alone. At The Frank Law Firm P.C., we work as your Long Island business attorney from the first LLC filing through a commercial dispute and, if money gets tight, reorganization. You keep one firm that already knows your business, from Franklin Square to Port Jefferson Station.

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What Changes When Counsel Knows Your Business

You stop re-explaining your company to a new lawyer every time something changes, and decisions get made with the full picture.
You know whether an LLC or a corporation fits your business before you file, not after a problem shows up.
A vendor contract or lease gets read line by line before you sign it, not after the payment is late.
When a partner disagrees or a customer stops paying, your Long Island business attorney already knows your company.
A Long Island business dispute lawyer tells you straight whether a case is worth filing or a letter will do.
If you expand into New Jersey or Florida, the same lawyer stays with you instead of starting over.
If cash gets tight, you can talk about restructuring or bankruptcy options without being judged or explaining everything twice.

IN OUR CLIENTS’ WORDS

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The Frank Law Firm provided me with legal advice and guidance during a difficult situation. I came to them to review and explain a legal contract I had signed. Amanda was very knowledgeable and explained the document thoroughly. She was very reassuring, and honest in answering all my questions. I would highly recommend to anyone seeking legal representation to reach out to this firm.
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Long Island Business Attorney Steps

What Happens After You Call Us

  1. Tell Us What's Going On
    Tell us what's going on: a contract, a dispute, a new venture. We listen first and ask what you need.
  2. Get a Plain-English Plan
    We explain your options, what each is likely to involve, and how fees would work, before you decide anything.
  3. We Take It From Here
    We draft, negotiate, file or litigate as needed, and keep you updated so you can get back to running things.
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Frequently asked
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When should a small business owner on Long Island hire a business lawyer?

Earlier than most people think. The easiest moments are before you form the company, before you sign a lease or a big vendor contract, and before you bring in a partner. A few hours of attention then shape everything that follows.

The next best time is the first sign of trouble, like a customer who keeps paying late or a co-owner pulling in a different direction. Plenty of Nassau and Suffolk owners call a small business attorney only after a problem has grown, and we'll work with that too. But the sooner we see the situation, the more choices you have.

Do I need a lawyer to form an LLC or corporation in New York?

You can file the paperwork yourself, and online services make it look simple. What they don't do is tell you whether an LLC, a corporation or a partnership fits the way you actually operate. They also don't write the agreement that says who owns what and what happens if two owners disagree.

That agreement is what you'll wish you had when a disagreement comes. A Long Island business attorney can set up the entity and the agreements together, so they match your plans for the company, and flag questions to take to your accountant.

How much does a business lawyer cost on Long Island?

It depends on the work, and we won't throw out a number we can't stand behind. Business lawyers generally bill in one of three ways: hourly, on a retainer, or a flat fee for a defined job like forming an entity or reviewing a contract.

Which fits depends on whether the work has a clear start and finish. At The Frank Law Firm P.C., we explain how fees would work before you commit, and we don't charge corporate rates. With any lawyer you're considering, ask for an estimate on your specific matter and what's included. Call 516-246-5577 and we'll go through it with you.

Can my corporation represent itself in court if a customer or vendor sues?

In New York, a corporation generally can't appear in court on its own the way an individual can. It needs an attorney. That surprises owners who assume they can show up and explain what happened.

If your company is sued, or you need to go after a customer who won't pay, talk to a business litigation lawyer before any deadline passes, because ignoring court papers can cost you the case by default. We handle commercial litigation for Long Island businesses in Nassau and Suffolk, and the first step is often a conversation about whether the dispute can be resolved without going all the way.

What if my business partner and I disagree and have no operating agreement?

You still have options, though fewer than if you'd put things in writing. Start by gathering what does exist: emails, texts, bank records and filings that show who agreed to what. Then talk to a business dispute lawyer before the relationship hardens or one of you makes a move that's hard to undo, like locking someone out or emptying an account.

Many partner disagreements settle through negotiation or mediation, and a written agreement can come out of that conversation. Owners who started a company together on a handshake often land here, and we help Long Island owners work out the next step.

Can I keep my business open if I file for bankruptcy?

Sometimes, yes. Chapter 11 is built for businesses that want to keep operating while they reorganize their debts. Subchapter V, created in 2019, was designed to make that process faster and less expensive for small businesses.

Whether either one fits depends on the kind and amount of debt you carry. A liquidation chapter, by contrast, usually means closing. We handle bankruptcy as well as business law, so if you're a Long Island owner buried in debt, you can talk through reorganization and your other options with a firm that won't make you feel like you've failed. Call before your options run out.

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