The Attorney Who Thinks Like an Owner
You built your business — I handle the legal side. Flat-fee pricing, 30 years of Florida Bar experience, and a straightforward approach that respects your time and your budget.
Know the fee before you call. For most standard services — business formation, contracts, estate planning — I publish flat-fee rates openly on my website. If you see the price and it works for you, we're already off to a good start.
Firm Overview
30 Years Advising Florida Small Business Owners
I went to college to study business before I ever set foot in law school. That matters because the legal decisions you face — forming an entity, buying a company, signing a commercial lease — are business decisions first. I've spent nearly three decades advising owners with one to fifty employees across every stage of business life: startup, growth, acquisition, and exit.
I'm not a personal injury firm. I'm not a commodity practice turning over high-volume files. I work exclusively with small business owners in the Tampa Bay region, and I take that focus seriously.
- 30 years of Florida Bar experience
- Flat-fee pricing published openly — no billing surprises
- Dozens of five-star Google reviews from real clients
- Remote-friendly practice serving all of Florida
- Sole practitioner focused entirely on small business law
- Business education background before law school
Legal Services Built Around Your Business
Every service I offer is designed for small business owners who need practical counsel — not a law firm that treats you like a file number.
Whether you're launching an LLC, electing S corp status, or forming a C corporation, the entity you choose affects your taxes, your liability, and your options down the road. I help you get it right from the start.
Buying or selling a business is one of the highest-stakes transactions you'll face. I represent buyers, sellers, and owners planning a succession — with the experience to protect your interests at every step.
A contract you don't fully understand is a liability waiting to surface. I draft and review business contracts and commercial leases so you know exactly what you're agreeing to before you sign.
Your brand is an asset. Registering a trademark protects your name, your logo, and your market position from competitors who would otherwise use what you built.
Serving Brandon, Riverview, and Eastern Hillsborough County
My office is located in Brandon, FL at 523 East Lumsden Road. I serve small business owners throughout the eastern Hillsborough County growth corridor — including Riverview, Valrico, Temple Terrace, Apollo Beach, and Sun City Center — and work remotely with clients across Florida when in-person meetings aren't necessary or practical.
If you're looking for a business formation attorney near Riverview, Florida, or anywhere in the Tampa Bay metro, I'm close by and easy to reach.
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Common Questions About Working with Dowd Law
What types of businesses do you work with?
I work exclusively with small businesses — typically owners with one to fifty employees. That includes first-time entrepreneurs forming their first entity, established operators managing contracts and compliance, and owners preparing to buy, sell, or transition their business.
How does flat-fee pricing work?
For most standard services, I set a fixed fee upfront so you know the full cost before any work begins. There are no hourly billing surprises. You can review my published rates on the Fees & Pricing page before you ever contact me.
Do I need to come to your Brandon office in person?
Not necessarily. I practice remotely with clients throughout Florida. If you're in Riverview, Valrico, or elsewhere in the Tampa Bay area and prefer to handle everything by phone or video, that works fine.
How do I get started?
Book a consultation directly through my website. I offer 15-minute, 30-minute, one-hour, and two-hour paid consultation slots via Calendly. You can also call the office at (813) 773-3529 or email info@dowdlaw.com.
Why should I hire an attorney who focuses on small business law instead of a general practice firm?
Small business legal work requires a different lens than most legal practice areas. I studied business before law and have spent 29 years advising owners through formation, contracts, acquisitions, and succession. A generalist firm may handle your matter competently — but I handle it with the context of someone who understands what's actually at stake for a business owner.
Ready to Talk Through Your Legal Situation?
Book a consultation at the time and length that fits your needs. Fees are charged upfront — you'll know exactly what you're paying before we speak.
