In this guest episode of The Build Your Private Practice Podcast, Liane is joined by legal expert Elena Favaro Viana of EFV Legal to discuss the essential legal foundations therapists need to protect and grow their private practices. From contracts to business structure, hiring associates to selling your practice down the road — Elena breaks down what therapists need to know at every stage of business growth, and how to feel legally confident while building the practice you want.
Listen now and discover:
✔ The most common legal mistakes therapists make when starting or growing
✔ How to legally structure your practice for long-term stability
✔ What to include in associate agreements (and what to avoid)
✔ Legal considerations for multi-disciplinary clinics
✔ What makes a practice legally "sellable" down the road
🔗 Helpful Links:
Connect with Elena Favaro Viana: EFV Legal Professional Corporation
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