The path to success begins with a solid foundation.
busi·ness (biznəs) n. a person's regular occupation, profession, or trade; a commercial operation or company; the practice of making one's living by engaging in commerce
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Your Partner in Orlando Business Law
Whether you are starting a new business, adding an investor to existing operations, selling or expanding your company, the path to success begins with a solid foundation. Often business arrangements take place without a contract or any written agreement. Waiting to call a business lawyer with a "when things go wrong" approach can be more costly and disruptive to your business. Paula Montoya Law's primary goal in our area of business law is providing our clients with prevention strategies by creating the appropriate entity for your business formation. We represent small businesses, large companies, local entrepreneurs and international investors.
Why Choose Paula Montoya As Your Orlando Business Lawyer?
15+ Years in Corporate & Real‑Estate Law — end‑to‑end guidance from formation to exit.
Bilingual Service — English, Portuguese & Spanish.
Flat‑Rate Packages for formations and contract reviews.
General Counsel Plans — monthly subscription for ongoing advice.
Business Law Services We Offer
Business Start‑Up & Entity Formation – LLCs, corporations, partnerships; Articles of Organization/Incorporation, EIN, state filings.
Operating Agreements & Bylaws – Custom documents that define ownership, management, and voting rights for LLCs and corporations.
Employment Agreements – Offer letters, at‑will or fixed‑term contracts, independent‑contractor agreements, and executive compensation packages.
Promissory Notes – Drafting and reviewing secured or unsecured notes for loans between founders, investors, or related parties.
Non‑Competition & Non‑Disclosure Agreements – Protecting trade secrets and goodwill with enforceable NDAs and non‑compete clauses.
Contracts & Commercial Agreements – NDAs, MSAs, vendor/supplier contracts, SaaS agreements, purchase orders, and more.
Mergers & Acquisitions – Letters of intent, due‑diligence support, asset or stock purchase agreements, and closing documents.
Commercial Real Estate – Lease negotiation, purchase‑and‑sale agreements, assignments, and sublease reviews.
Outside General Counsel – Ongoing compliance, HR policies, contract management, and day‑to‑day legal advice on a monthly subscription.
+ More - Just ask, we can help with even the most nuanced of issues regarding business.
Trademarks
Safeguard your intellectual property. Paula Montoya Law can help you protect your brand in the United States. Attorney Paula Ferreira Montoya will determine if your mark is being used in commerce, work with you in determining the mark's classifications and manage the trademark filing process until registration.
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There are many nuances and tradeoffs for business owners. Most Orlando small businesses start as LLCs for flexibility, then elect S‑Corp tax status once net profit exceeds ≈ $40k/year. Let’s discuss your situation and make the best decision together.
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Yes—fixed‑fee drafting tailored to multi‑member LLCs and closely‑held corporations.
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Absolutely. We set up LLCs for E‑2 and L‑1 visa holders and act as registered agent.
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Florida doesn’t require minutes, but maintaining an annual record helps preserve liability protection.