Entrepreneur Law

By: Garnet Brooks  Halifax Business Lawyer

Call me (902) 422-4037 / e-mail:  garnet@entrepreneurlaw.ca

Passionate about Entrepreneurship! There is no career path more rewarding than that of the entrepreneur! I blog to inspire and help entrepreneurs, including those considering becoming an entrepreneur. As a business lawyer, I provide legal advice and services to both new and established entrepreneurs and their businesses. I invite you to contact me and we can discuss how I can help you next!

How can I help you?

• Do you want to know about incorporating a company?
• Do you want to discuss shareholders’ / partnership agreements?
• Do you need a business contract prepared? (or reviewed before you sign?)
• Would you like a commercial lease reviewed?
• Are you considering purchasing or selling a business?
• Becoming a Franchisee?
• Something else?

I will be happy to chat with you. Call or email for a Free Initial Consultation. 

Call me 902-422-4037, or email me using this handy form (click here for the contact form)

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Below is a link to the proposed Crowdfunding Exemption and the Startup exemption. These exemptions a[...]

Kids, Future Entrepreneurs? How to tell...

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  On June 26, 2014, the Supreme Court of Canada issued its ruling on Tsilhqot’in Nation v Br[...]

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How to tell if you are an Entrepreneur...

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How not to be a Spammer under Canada's new Anti-Spam Law (CASL)

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