Snow Attorney
Attorney Phil Harwood brings decades of experience in the snow & ice industry as both a contractor and industry consultant. He is ready to help you.
Phil Harwood, Esq.
Snow & Ice Pros face many legal issues:
- Ensuring that contracts are well-drafted to protect themselves. This includes sales contracts, subcontractor agreements, employment agreements, rental or lease agreements, partnership agreements, buy-sell agreements, operating agreements, etc.
- Obtaining an accurate and defensible business valuation for a variety of reasons, including ownership transfers, estate planning, in preparation to sell, etc.
- Preparing to sell your business, having qualified agency representation to broker your business, and ensuring that closing documents are properly prepared and executed.
- Planning for succession, whether this involves preparing the next generation, transfers to key employees, or preparing to sell your business.
- Applying for and obtaining legal, temporary workers under the H2B program for snow & ice management.
- And many other legal issues...
Business Checkup
Is it time for a business checkup?
Just like going to the doctor for a health checkup, there are different reasons for getting a business checkup. Perhaps you've never had a checkup before. Or you're due for your annual checkup. Or there is some triggering event that is motivating you to get a checkup. Whatever the reason, we're here for you.
How healthy is your business?
Unhealthy people often refuse to see a doctor. At the other end of the extreme, professional athletes are surrounded by health professionals. This begs the question: how important is it for your business to be healthy?
Business Checkup Packages
We offer three flexible packages designed to fit your needs and budget. We don’t like surprises — and neither do you — so every package comes with a fixed price and complete transparency. Choose the package that suits you best.
Comprehensive Review$4,800
The comprehensive review package consists of your contracts, entities, partnership agreements, succession plan, estate plan, real estate holdings, insurance, etc. This is designed to be a holistic analysis of your business and related items. Contact us for complete details.
Entity Review$2,400
The entity review package consists of a review of your entity status, entity structure, article of organization, operating agreement, bylaws, buy-sell agreements, etc.Entity review is critical during succession planning and for many other purposes. Contact us for complete details.
Contract Review$1,200
The contract review package consists of a review of your sales contracts, subcontractor agreements, employment agreements, etc.Contract review is an important maintenance item that is often ignored. Contact us for complete details.
Qualifications
- Over 40 years in the industry (started in 1985)
- Owned a large and very successful commercial snow business
- Snowfighters Institute Snow Commander
- SIMA Snow Commitment Award (2010 & 2017)
- SIMA Peer Group program founder
- SIMA "Build A Bid" program co-creator
- Founder of Tamarisk Legal Advisors PLLC
- Founder of Tamarisk Business Advisors LLC
- Member, State Bar of Michigan
- Member, Grand Rapids Bar Association
- Member, West Michigan Exit Planning Association
- Member, Christian Legal Society
Your Business Attorney
In addition to retaining us for a business checkup, we will be your business attorney. Whatever your legal needs are, we will be there to support you.
Contact Your Snow Attorney
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