A New Kind of Legal Practice for the Online, Technology-driven Age. Automated. Digital. Client-focused.
Attorneys are schooled by the legal community to practice a certain way. They meet or get referred to people who need their services. They schedule a meeting, take notes and prepare a follow-up letter. Part of this memo might include a retainer agreement that allows the client to retain their services. The work might be handled on an hourly basis or for a flat fee. And, while more than 80% of us end up practicing solo or in small (2-5) person firms, we are not taught how to be a business owner. We need to figure that out on our own.
In today’s web-based, digital age, people want access to legal services but do not always take the steps to go the “traditional” route. The legal community is following its own rules for doing business, but clients often do not want to work that way. They want to interact on their terms, obtain services online and avoid seeing an attorney in person if possible.
Beinhaker Law is a legal practice that makes it easier to interact and obtain legal services while avoiding the drawn-out, time-consuming and costly process of working with other attorneys.
Our firm helps you obtain legal services, saving time and money. The result: more time to focus on your business. You might be an entrepreneur running a start-up small business or a busy corporate executive. Your might not have the time and resources to seek out an attorney in the traditional way. At Beinhaker Law, you do it on your terms.
Please be sure to read testimonials from past clients. We thrive on our client support and hope you will leave positive reviews on our website and around the Internet! We just make it easier for you to do business with us.
Our Law Firm Core Values
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Our Mission
In the small business world, where legal needs and entanglements are ever-changing, we aim to help you worry about less and handle situations with ease.
Meet Mitchell C. Beinhaker, Esq.
Business owners rarely need just a lawyer—they need a trusted advisor who understands the legal, financial, tax, and strategic decisions that determine whether a business thrives. For more than three decades, Mitchell C. Beinhaker has served in that role for entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and closely held businesses throughout the region.
As the founder of Beinhaker Law, LLC, Mitchell serves as a trusted legal advisor to business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and professionals throughout every stage of the business lifecycle. Combining decades of legal, business, tax, and strategic planning experience, Mitchell helps clients protect what they have built, minimize risk, and position their businesses and families for long-term success.
Unlike many attorneys who focus solely on legal issues, Mitchell approaches every matter from a business owner’s perspective. His practice extends well beyond drafting contracts or closing transactions. He serves as outside general counsel for many of his clients, providing practical advice on corporate governance, succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, estate planning, asset protection, tax-deferred planning strategies, and risk management. His long-term relationships with clients allow him to become an integral part of their advisory team rather than simply the attorney they call when a problem arises.
Throughout his career, Mitchell has represented clients in the purchase and sale of multi-million-dollar businesses, including insurance agencies, restaurants, professional practices, and manufacturing companies. His commercial real estate experience includes negotiating and coordinating complex acquisitions and sales from contract through closing, overseeing due diligence, environmental reviews, zoning matters, financing, and title issues. He has also advised businesses involved in construction management, insurance, and operational risk management.
Before establishing his private practice, Mitchell held senior legal and executive positions within the insurance and financial services industries. As Senior Advanced Sales Specialist for Nationwide Insurance Company, he developed sophisticated business succession, estate, and tax planning strategies for business owners and high-net-worth clients. He later served as General Counsel and Advanced Tax Counsel for a regional financial services organization, where he advised on corporate, regulatory, tax, and business planning matters. These experiences continue to shape the practical, solutions-oriented advice he provides to clients today.
Mitchell is also a nationally recognized educator for entrepreneurs and professionals. He is the creator and host of The Accidental Entrepreneur, a long-running business podcast featuring conversations with successful entrepreneurs, executives, attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, and other industry leaders. With more than 400 episodes and listeners spanning the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and beyond, the podcast has become a valuable educational resource for business owners seeking practical insights from experienced professionals. Episodes are available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and most major podcast platforms.
In addition to his legal practice, Mitchell is the co-author of 10 Ways to Get Sued by Anyone & Everyone: The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Staying Out of Court, a practical guide designed to help entrepreneurs identify legal pitfalls before they become costly disputes.
Mitchell is a graduate of Cornell University and earned his Juris Doctor from New York Law School. He resides in Westfield, New Jersey, with his wife and three children, where he remains actively involved in the local business community through networking, public speaking, mentoring, and professional organizations.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Excellent attorney!
Excellent attorney! Mitch is not only competent and easy to work with, but is also warm and compassionate. Mitch has vast knowledge and understanding of business law and came through when we needed him most. Highly recommend - one of the BEST around!
Dianna K
My wife and I both own small businesses which require periodic legal help and advice. Mitch and his firm have been there for us every step of the way. From contracts to legal disputes, Beinhaker Law has been a terrific resource.
Ron Potesky
Mitchell methodically led me through the legal and bureaucratic tangle of selling a property. He kept me informed as the process proceeded and made sure I knew what needed to be done on my part. I will be working with him again on other legal matters.
Tony Gruenewald
Mitch helped me negotiate a commercial lease and I was extremely happy with the results. He was extremely responsive, understood my needs, but also built a good rapport with the other side. I would highly recommend his services.
Victor Liu
I have had a pleasant experience working with Mitch. He helped me establish wills, POA’s and advanced directives for my aging parents. The work was time sensitive and he was very caring and understanding of my situation. I look to do more work with him in the future.
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