Practice Areas, Descriptions, & Services
- Nathan Harding
- Jul 24
- 5 min read
Updated: Jul 26
Harding Law, a solo law firm owned and operated by Nathan Harding focuses our practice in helping small business owners and individuals in Massachusetts in the following areas, please read below for our Practice Areas, Descriptions, & Services:
Somnium Business & Tax, LLC is a business advisory service that handles the non-legal functions of running your business.
Business Law
Small businesses face legal challenges at every stage - from choosing the right entity structure and drafting operating agreements, to navigating employment law, contract disputes, and regulatory compliance. Whether you need help with asset purchase agreements, lease negotiations, trademark applications, demand letters, tax elections, or ongoing corporate housekeeping, or collections, I provide practical legal solutions that protect your business and support your growth. Instead of wondering if you're handling legal issues correctly, you get clear guidance from someone who understands the real-world challenges small businesses face every day
Tax
Small businesses and individuals face constant tax complexity - from choosing the right business structure and maximizing deductions like the new 23% QBID, to handling IRS notices, audits, and compliance deadlines that seem to change overnight. Whether you're dealing with payroll tax issues, estimated payment penalties, entity elections, tax planning strategies, or that dreaded IRS letter in your mailbox, I provide clear guidance that cuts through the confusion. Instead of losing sleep over whether you're doing everything right or missing opportunities to save money, you get practical tax solutions from someone who stays current on the latest changes and speaks plain English, not tax code.
Trust and Estate
Planning for the future shouldn't feel overwhelming, but navigating wills, trusts, and asset protection strategies often leaves families confused about what they actually need. Whether you're a young family wanting basic estate planning, a business owner protecting assets from potential lawsuits, or dealing with complex trust administration and probate issues, I help you create plans that actually work for your situation. Instead of wondering if your documents are outdated, if your assets are properly protected, or if your family will face unnecessary taxes and delays, you get straightforward guidance that ensures your wishes are clear and your loved ones are protected.
Real Estate
Real estate transactions involve countless moving parts, deadlines, and potential pitfalls that can cost you thousands if handled incorrectly. Whether you're buying or selling property, dealing with difficult tenants or problem landlords, structuring hard money loans, navigating asset purchase agreements, or ensuring smooth closings, I help you avoid the costly mistakes that derail deals. Instead of worrying about missed contract terms, compliance issues, or disputes that could tie up your property for months, you get experienced guidance that keeps transactions on track and protects your investment from day one.
Somnium Business & Tax, LLC
Running a business means wearing multiple hats - and sometimes you need expert backup for the behind-the-scenes work that keeps everything running smoothly. Our business advisory services handle the operational challenges that pull you away from growing your business, from financial disputes and internal investigations to tax preparation and daily bookkeeping. We provide the expertise and bandwidth you need without the overhead of full-time staff
Vendor Disputes
Vendor relationships can make or break your cash flow, but disputes over quality, delivery, or payment terms don't have to escalate into costly legal battles. We investigate the facts, review contracts and communications, and work to resolve disputes quickly and cost-effectively. Whether you're dealing with a contractor who didn't deliver, a supplier demanding unexpected fees, or a vendor threatening to cut off essential services, we help you find practical solutions that protect your business relationships and bottom line.
Investigations
When something doesn't add up in your business - missing inventory, unexplained expenses, employee misconduct, or compliance concerns - you need answers fast. We conduct thorough, discreet investigations that get to the truth while protecting your business reputation. From financial irregularities and internal theft to workplace issues and vendor fraud, we gather the facts you need to make informed decisions and take appropriate action.
Tax Preparation
Tax season shouldn't be a scramble to find receipts and figure out deductions you might have missed. We handle business and individual tax preparation year-round, ensuring you're maximizing deductions like the 23% QBID, staying compliant with changing regulations, and avoiding costly penalties. Whether you're a sole proprietor, partnership, or corporation, we prepare accurate returns that minimize your tax liability and keep you ready for any IRS inquiries.
Bookkeeping
Accurate books are the foundation of every successful business, but keeping up with daily transactions, reconciliations, and financial reporting takes time you don't have. We provide ongoing bookkeeping services that keep your financial records current and compliant, from accounts payable and receivable to payroll processing and monthly financial statements. You get real-time visibility into your business performance without the headache of managing it yourself
Operations & Process
Your business processes shouldn't be kept in anyone's head - including yours. We help you document standard operating procedures, streamline workflows, and implement systems that keep your business running smoothly even when you're not there. From customer onboarding and order fulfillment to employee training protocols and quality control measures, we turn your tribal knowledge into repeatable processes that reduce errors, improve consistency, and make your business scalable. Stop relying on memory and start building systems that work without you.
Business Development
Growth requires more than good intentions - it needs strategic planning backed by solid research. We help you identify new market opportunities, analyze your competition, and develop actionable business plans that actually get implemented. Whether you're exploring expansion into new markets, considering strategic partnerships, researching grant opportunities, or evaluating potential acquisitions, we provide the analysis and planning support that turns ideas into profitable growth strategies
Areas Serviced:
While Somnium Business & Tax, LLC may be able to help nationwide Harding Law is only licensed to practice law in Massachusetts. However some practice areas constitute federal or national bodies of law and we may be able to assist.
Bristol County: Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton, North Attleborough, Mansfield, Norton, Easton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Swansea, Somerset, Westport, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Acushnet, Berkley, Dighton, Freetown
Plymouth County: Brockton, Plymouth, Quincy, Weymouth, Braintree, Marshfield, Scituate, Hingham, Cohasset, Hull, Whitman, Hanson, Halifax, Kingston, Duxbury, Pembroke, Hanover, Norwell, Rockland, Abington, East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, Bridgewater, Middleborough, Lakeville, Carver, Wareham, Marion, Mattapoisett
Norfolk County (Southern portions): Franklin, Wrentham, Plainville, Millis, Medway, Bellingham, Foxborough, Sharon, Stoughton, Canton, Randolph, Holbrook, Avon, Milton, Dedham, Westwood, Norwood, Walpole, Dover, Medfield, Sherborn
Barnstable County (Cape Cod): Barnstable, Falmouth, Mashpee, Sandwich, Bourne, Yarmouth, Dennis, Brewster, Harwich, Chatham, Orleans, Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro, Provincetown
Nantucket County: Nantucket
