The Mark You Leave

Should you put your rental property into an LLC? In this episode of The Mark You Leave , the James River Law team breaks down one of the most common (and misunderstood) questions for entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and business owners. Tariq, Alex, and Bri walk through when an LLC does make sense—especially for rental properties—and when it can actually cost you valuable tax benefits and leg...

If your business is your biggest asset, do you have a plan to protect it? In this episode, Alex Mejias breaks down estate planning and succession planning for entrepreneurs. Learn how buy-sell agreements, operating agreements, durable powers of attorney, and revocable living trusts work together to preserve your company’s value and make sure it passes to the right people—without costly, public pro...

In this episode of The Mark You Leave , Alex Mejias and his colleagues Bri and Tariq from James River Law take a deep dive into one of the most important — and most misunderstood — topics in personal and business planning: estate planning . They unpack what an estate plan actually includes, why it’s about more than just a will, and how to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your legacy — no mat...

Guest: Brandon Smith, Independent Financial Planner, Milestone Financial Solutions Host: Alex Mejias, Founder & Managing Attorney, James River Law If you’re a closely held or family business (1–4 owners, ~10–15 employees), this episode is your practical guide to business continuation and succession planning. Alex and Brandon break down buy-sell agreements, valuation methods (handshake, informa...

What happens to your business when you step away — or can’t return? In this episode of The Mark You Leave , the legal team at James River Law explains everything entrepreneurs and small business owners need to know about succession planning and preserving their business legacy . 🎯 Learn the fundamentals of: ·       What succession planning is and why it matters ·       Buy-sell agreements (cross-...

Episode Summary: In this episode of The Mark You Leave , Alex Mejias of James River Law, along with co-hosts Tariq and Bri, breaks down the big decision every business owner must make -- how to choose the right legal entity structure. From the simplicity (and risk!) of sole proprietorships to the flexibility of LLCs, the team uses real-life examples (yes, Beyoncé and Destiny’s Child included) to w...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Mark You Leave , a podcast presented by James River Law focused on helping entrepreneurs, creatives, and athletes build their legacies through smart business practices, legal strategy, and thoughtful planning. In this introductory episode, founder and managing attorney Alex Mejias sits down with team members Tariq Crumbly and Bri Allen to share the inspirat...