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Timing is everything in business.
Mark Goldstein had time on his side when he branched out on his own in early 2008 to open Goldstein Law Group SC, a firm focused on providing advice to small- and mid-size companies.
When the financial crisis hit later that year, many businesses changed their approach to legal issues, and Goldstein's hands-on approach to help companies avoid problems is what many were looking for.
"Clients are demanding more from attorneys. They want to avoid issues and sidestep problems ahead of time," Goldstein said.
These days, new regulations are keeping businesses - and their attorneys - on their toes.
"A lot of businesses are saying, 'Tell me how to avoid these problems' and are investing in preventative work, such as putting together handbooks or offering training," Goldstein said.
He appreciates that proactive approach.
"It gets and keeps you ahead," he said.
Goldstein likens his firm as an in-house legal department for small- and mid-size companies.
"There are a lot of issues in the workplace that need to be addressed, whether it's non-compete clauses, contracts, passing on a business to the next generation or trying to settle a disagreement between...