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Sunday, February 28, 2010

NM LLC documents -- Law firms vs. Canary Islands Press



Since a lawyer will charge up to $1500 to form a NM LLC (and that includes the NM resident agent's service for only one year), you might expect a document to LOOK authentic. If so, you may be disappointed!


Although both Rosie Enriquez and Michael Spaulding currently charge as little as $397 for a NM LLC, this includes three years for the services of the resident agent. Do their Articles therefore look cheap?

You decide. (The NM law firm's Articles are on a cheap sheet of white paper. Rosie's Articles (blue border) are on heavy bond stock with a lithographed design.)




Conclusion: A legal document should also look legal.

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Comments:
This seems silly. Content being equal, a legal document printed on simple white paper is no less effective than one printed on "better" paper with frilly borders and fancy font. Mr. Luna seems to be confusing authenticity with style. I agree that some lawyer fees for this may be excessive, so an argument on value is valid. However, having worked in the legal field in several states, it is my experience that the vast majority of documents filed with courts are printed on plain white paper with simple, easy-to-read font. Many courts even require this. It is inaccurate and irresponsible to suggest that fancy-looking documents are somehow more "authentic," or to suggest that they somehow carry more weight legally; they don't. Content is what matters.
 
"Anonymous" [apparently fearful of even giving a first name] writes, It is inaccurate and irresponsible to suggest that fancy-looking documents are somehow more "authentic ..."No such claim was made. True, what I had to say applies more to documents in Europe than the U.S., but a number of LLCs are now going to Australia, Asia, and the EU countries where documents are EXPECTED to look official. Case in point: When NM issues a charter, it is bland in appearance. However, if the LLC is to be used overseas, an apostille is often required from the NM Secretary of State. And guess what? The NM apostille DOES look official--two-color printing, beautiful state seal with an eagle in gold foil at the top, and a large foil seal, embossed, at the lower left. Legality is one thing. Perception is another.
 
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