Treating others, as I would want to be treated. I treat my clients, as I would want to be treated. If I were to bring an attorney on-board, as a team member of my business, I would want an attorney who:
a. will listen, with complete attention and interest, to what I have to say, including, my business goals and related concerns;
b. will share wisdom acquired over years of education and experience;
c. is available to respond to my inquiries and completes work promptly and efficiently;
d. understands and respects the value of my time, money and business;
e. holds "Integrity" as the highest of values.
f. understands my business.
g. is experienced and well-versed in the field.
h. presents pro-active or preventative recommendations for the now, so as to avoid the need to implement costly remedial measures later.
i. handles my business with care, while at the same time, delivers zealous, aggressive representation when appropriate.
j. provides free telephone consultation and free written analysis summarizing my goals, as the attorney understands them, legal issues and costs involved.
k. encourages open communication and does NOT charge for e-mails and telephone calls with me.
l. I can trust.
This and more, you can expect from me, if I join your business team.
An Entrepreneur helping Entrepreneurs. Being an entrepreneur has provided me with first-hand experience with regard to the issues and concerns of business owners and operators. This experience results in an understanding much deeper than that which may be taught in classrooms or through simply representing businesses from afar, without owning and operating one or more businesses. If you are an entrepreneur, you will understand what I mean.
Team Approach; Education vs. Dictating. I am a woman business attorney, who relishes the opportunity to be a part of a growing business team. I endeavor to educate Clients, rather than simply dictating a course of action. To be effective, I believe that it is important to provide guidance in terms that my clients understand, so that my clients can make informed decisions. I handle businesses with care, and at the same time, deliver zealous and aggressive representation when appropriate.
Who are my clients and why do I have a high client retention rate? I represent entrepreneurs, startups, joint ventures, corporations, limited liability companies and other business organizations, in a variety of industries and legal matters. I participate as a team member from incorporation to operation to merger, sale or other exit strategy. To read what my client's are saying about the services I provide them, see Client Testimonials.
What I do most often for my clients? In addition to overall business law advice and education, the tasks I most frequently perform, include business formation (incorporation or establishing LLC's); applying for trademark and copyright registration; task related to obtaining and maintaining licensing; drafting and providing analysis and recommendations concerning commercial leasing (retail, airport, manufacturing, office, etc.); drafting and providing analysis of agreements (domestic and international, joint venture, distributorship, collaboration, confidentiality, non disclosure, independent contractor, employment and executive compensation. My clients are successful large, medium, small and family owned businesses. See Client Testimonials.
What will I provide? I deliver practical solutions, personal attention and guidance for businesses, in terms that clients understand. I offer Free Telephone Consultations followed by a Free Written Analysis of your goals as I understand them, corresponding legal issues, costs, etc. Services are provided in a cost-effective, prompt, attentive and efficient manner, at a fraction of the rate charged by many of Boston's larger law firms. No business law firm holds a higher standard for itself, with regard to professional skill and service, than the Grenier Law Offices.
Background and Experience
Michelle L. Grenier, Esq., Boston Business Lawyer
Experienced Business Attorney; Started Grenier Law Offices PC, 1999; Born in Boston, Massachusetts, May 18, 1966; admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, 1999; admitted to the Maine Bar, 2009.
Prior Legal Experience: Essex Superior Court, Law Clerk Internship, 1999; U.S. Attorneys Office, Law Clerk Internship, 1998; Law Firm Experience in various capacities since 1989.
Education: New England School of Law, Boston (J.D., cum laude) (Member of the Jessup International Moot Court Team, 1999; Award for Best Brief); Northeastern University, Boston (B.S., cum laude, Political Science); La Scola De Lingua e Culturale per Stranieri, Siena, Italy; and Massachusetts College of Art.
Recipient/Achievements: Recipient of Excellence for the Future Award; Participant in the International War Crimes Project; Recipient of Women Achievers Award.
Author: Establishing a Joint Venture with the P.R.C., A Guide for American Businesses, New England International and Comparative Law Journal, 1999; Proposed Sentencing Guidelines for the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, submitted by request to the Prosecutor's Office of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda; and How to Start a Virtual Law Practice, New England International and Comparative Law Journal 2001.
Other Interests and Activities: Backpacked through Europe in College; Studied in Italy; Lived in Greece; College and Graduate studies evolved from graphic design to fine arts (painting and scupture) to art education to criminal justice to political science and finally to law school; a true testimate showing that, what you set out to do, is not always what you end up doing. If you follow your heart and a path for which you are truly passionate, you will be amazed at the extent to which you can evolve; enjoy practicing yoga and spending time with my husband and children.
Speaking Engagements:
- Federal Tort Claims Act, What Every Business Needs to Know, Annual Meeting of the World Trade Association of New England, Spring 2001.
- How to Start a Virtual Law Office, International Law Seminar, Spring 2001, New England School of Law
Legal Instruction: Supervising Attorney, International Law Clinic and Business Law Clinic, New England School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts.
Former Member of the Board of Directors, Better Business Bureau, Boston 2002 to 2007; Former Member of the Board of Directors, Women in World Trade of Boston; Member: Boston Bar Association and Massachusetts Bar Association.
Massachusetts Business Attorney, Founder and President, Grenier Law Offices, PC
Founder, International Business Lawyers Connection
Email: Michelle@ContactMyLawyer.com
