Elisa C. Ellis

The decision to start a business can be exciting and scary at the same time. There are many decisions to make, including choice of entity. I can advise on the differences between each entity type, and I'll discuss the impact of each choice on your business and on you personally as a business owner. I can then assist with the appropriate filing and maintenance of your entity. Additionally, I can provide guidance on other aspects of starting your business, both legal and non-legal.

. I work with small business owners to find a practical way to provide them with general counsel services that can be sustained long-term. These services include annual filings, business transactions (acquisitions, business reorganizations, mergers, purchases and sales of business assets, etc), contract preparation, contract review, compliance with state and government agencies, employee handbook and policy creation or review, general legal questions, registered agent services, and succession pl

Insurance coverage can be complex and confusing. With my years of experience in insurance, I can help you recognize the weaknesses in your business insurance policies and help you craft solutions to insurance coverage problems. From a simple incident to a complex loss, I can provide advice to resolve claims when they first happen, work with insurance claim representatives, and litigate coverage claims.

Relationships are important to any business. Settling disputes through mediation, negotiation,, or arbitration can be less damaging to a relationship than litigation. Additionally, ADR can be confidential, less costly than litigation, can be resolved much more quickly, and has the potential for providing more flexible solutions. I work with parties to provide impartial ADR proceedings, and I can work with your business to prepare you and/or represent you in an ADR proceeding.