Presque Isle County Small Business Formation Lawyer

Launching a small business is exciting, but the formation decisions you make at the beginning can shape everything that follows. Carig Law helps entrepreneurs choose the right legal structure, lay clear foundations, and avoid common early missteps that can lead to problems later. With over 20 years of experience guiding business owners, our lawyer focuses on a smart, forward-thinking setup that supports growth rather than limiting it.

We are located right off US-23, just minutes from the Presque Isle County Courthouse, and we work with clients throughout Northeast Michigan. Our process can be done fully remote, allowing you to move forward efficiently while staying focused on running your business.

Call (989) 623-7592 or contact us online today.

Personal Asset Protection: The Corporate Veil

One of the biggest concerns for new business owners is personal liability. Specifically, whether a lawsuit or debt could put their home, savings, or other personal assets at risk. While forming an LLC or corporation is an important first step, those protections are not automatic or permanent. They depend on maintaining what’s known as the corporate veil.

Our role is to help clients establish and preserve that separation through a practical review of the legal and operational formalities that keep your personal and business assets legally distinct. This starts with proper entity formation.

Key elements include maintaining separate business banking accounts. We’ll verify that all income and expenses flow through the entity rather than your personal accounts. We’ll address ownership and title transfers, making sure vehicles, equipment, intellectual property, or real estate are correctly held by the business when appropriate. 

These details matter and overlooking them is one of the most common ways business owners unintentionally weaken their asset protection.

Another critical area is internal documentation. Even small businesses benefit from basic governance records, such as operating agreements, bylaws, and periodic meeting minutes. These don’t need to be burdensome, but they do need to exist and reflect how the business actually operates. 

When courts or creditors evaluate liability, consistency and formality play a major role in determining whether the corporate veil holds.

We also provide guidance around contract drafting and review as part of the formation process. Clear agreements with partners, vendors, or early clients help reinforce the legitimacy of your business entity and reduce the likelihood of disputes that can spill into personal liability.