Franchisor Flat Fee Package
May 03, 2017

The process of franchising your business or creating a new franchise system can be an exciting and fruitful experience that takes your business to the next level, but the process also involves many legal issues and documentation. Many small…

Generosity Inc. List of RVA’s Most Philanthropic Companies
April 18, 2017

Perkins Law is excited to be #39 on Richmond BizSense’s 4th annual Generosity Inc. list of RVA’s most philanthropic companies. In recent years we've had the privilege of supporting local schools with the Perkins Law Tennis Community Scholarship,…

Happy 8th Birthday Perkins Law!!
April 14, 2017

Perkins Law turns 8 years old in April.  Serving the RVA small business and nonprofit communities has been such a rewarding experience and would not have been possible without the vast (and always growing) network of inspiring and loyal clients,…

Twenty Tips for the Small Business Owner Negotiating a Commercial Lease
April 12, 2017

For a small business owner, a shopping center or office lease will be one of the five most important business contracts you sign.  Unfortunately, too many entrepreneurs do not invest the time and resources they should to fully understand the…

RVA BizLaw Episode 6 – Reasons to Dislike Sole Proprietorships
April 06, 2017

Check out the latest episode in the RVA BizLaw series in which Eric discusses why he dislikes sole proprietorships as a way of conducting business. Better choices readily available for entrepreneurs. Enjoy and stay tuned for episode 7 (Employment…

Eric Perkins to Speak at SCORE’s “How to Start Your Own Business” Workshop
April 05, 2017

Secure a seat for Richmond’s SCORE “How to Start Your Own Business Workshop” this Friday, April 7 from 8:15 am to 4:30 pm. Local small business owners and experts will discuss start-up basics: legal, bookkeeping, insurance, funding, Internet…

Flat Fee Legal Support Services for Virginia Small Business Owners
April 03, 2017

Ever had legal question concerning your small business and wished you had a reliable resource you could turn to for help that wouldn’t cost you $400 per hour? If so, then take a look at the flat fee service package offered by RVA small business…

RVA BizLaw Episode 5 -RVA Companies with Franchising Potential
March 23, 2017

Check out the latest episode of #RVA BizLaw's in which Richmond, Virginia small business and franchise attorney Eric Perkins shares his thoughts on five RVA companies that appear to possess some attributes of successful franchise systems.…