If you are starting a small business then a business lawyer is an indispensable part of your team. Business lawyers will be able to explain to you the legality of different business practices such as where you can direct your shop and what your limitations are. Business lawyers are very vague in their job description, but they are very capable of handling a variety of different topics. And if a business lawyer can’t answer that very specific zoning question that you have; chances are he has connections to other people in the field that will be able to help. Business lawyers can also even help when it comes to tax season