Murphy's Law LLC - Melinda McElheny, Esq.
Plan for what could go wrong - Deal with what has.*
(785) 787-4040 (call or text) melinda@murphyslawdefense.com
Since 2019

Your Business Is Our Business
Whether you are a corporation, family business, nonprofit or solo startup, I am here to help you navigate the ins and outs of general business law. Perhaps you need help choosing and forming the right entity. Perhaps you are transitioning to a new space or business form, and you need contracts drafted or reviewed. Or perhaps you have ongoing needs and simply do not have room in the company budget for a full time in-house counsel. If you are a Kansas business owner or general manager, I am here to help you cover the bases or provide a second set of eyes.
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With a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management & Leadership as well as a dozen years spent managing large and small teams, I have a passion for your business. Some of the business services we provide are:
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Business formation, articles of incorporation/organization, and operating agreements
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Business transactions including purchase or distribution agreements
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Contract creation and review for employers, employees, and business partners
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General employment law for business, as well as training and consulting in compliant selection and hiring practices
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Interface with other outside business partners
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Creating a fee structure that will work within your budget.
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Employer-Side Compliance; Employee-Side Case Review
For Employers. Where you need assistance with documents, hiring and retention processes,
additional HR support and advising, or updates to an overall personnel system,
I can provide brief advice or system-wide review of possible compliance
issues to sort through needed improvements.
For Employees. Sometimes, employers try to take advantage through less-than-scrupulous methods.
If you are an employee looking to take on a new job or recently separated,
I am happy to review employment contracts, separation or nondisclosure/noncompete
agreements, or other employer-proposed documents for red flags and legal compliance.
If necessary, I can assist you in filing ADEA, FMLA, ADA, Civil and Human Rights,
or other complaints with the appropriate agencies.
*Note that I do not handle civil litigation,
but I am happy to provide referrals to litigation firms.
