Even the most promising startups can sink if their legal foundation isn’t solid. In this issue of The Rural Startup, startup attorney Seth Gardenswartz of Blackgarden Law walks founders through three of the most common (and costly) legal missteps—starting without the right structure, choosing the wrong entity, and mishandling equity. With over 15 years of experience advising entrepreneurs, Seth’s advice is clear: “Entities don’t form themselves.”
This article offers a practical roadmap for protecting your business before problems arise. If you’re building a company, or even just starting to think about it, this is the legal playbook every founder should read.
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