Attorneys. CPAs. Consultants.

By the time you reach this stage of opening your dental practice, you’ve likely signed a proposal, negotiated major lease terms, and now you’re bringing in legal representation.

But when exactly should an attorney get involved — and what is (and isn’t) their role?

In Part 5, we break down:

• When to involve a lease attorney in the process
• What attorneys should be reviewing vs. what’s already been negotiated
• Why personal guarantees must be addressed early — not at lease draft stage
• The difference between a lease-review attorney and a litigation attorney
• Why every lease comes back “redlined” — and why that’s normal
• The assignability clause most startups forget to negotiate

We also address a major misconception: thinking an attorney replaces a real estate professional. They don’t. Their roles overlap — but they are not interchangeable.

Most importantly, we discuss the balance between under-valuing and over-valuing legal advice. An attorney protects you legally — but they don’t make business decisions for you.

If you’re entering lease drafting or evaluating legal counsel, this episode will help you understand how to use your attorney properly — without derailing your deal.