Timothy H Boulette

NOTICE: I am presently taking a sabbatical from the private practice of law to pursue other interests.  If you are looking for a business or real estate attorney in the greater Portland (Maine) Area and would like a referral, please feel free to contact me and I will be happy to offer a few suggestions. 

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I believe in preventing problems for your business before they start.  Here's a hard but true fact:  Litigation -- that is, going to court -- is the worst possible way to resolve a dispute.  It places unnecessary financial stress on your business.  Perhaps as important, it can put considerable emotional stress on you, the owner, when you should be focused on building your business.  Stated simply: when it comes to litigation, you have better things to do.

I view my job as finding win-win solutions for your business.  Together, we'll assess your business’s needs and find the right path forward, and we’ll do it in a way that helps you build relationships, not tear them down.

I'm interested in helping you get what your business needs to grow and thrive.  Just getting started?  Which is better for you: a corporation or a limited liability company? Do you want to lease space for your business, or does it make more sense to own?  What kind of lease should you enter into?  How should you structure the ownership of real estate for your business in a tax-efficient way? Do you need a term loan for the purchase or real estate or equipment?  How about a line of credit? Do you need to bring in new investors or partners in order to build your business?  How can you protect your business’s branding, trademarks, and other intellectual property?  These are just some of the questions that I can help you with.

The secret to avoiding costly litigation is to analyze your risk and find ways to manage those risks.  That is the essence of what a good business attorney should do for you.  Whether it’s working with landlords, tenants, buyers, or sellers of property, bankers or borrowers, or anyone else with which your business may deal, I’ve always understood that my job is to protect you from unnecessary risk while still making the deal happen.  Let’s work together and help your business thrive.