Paul Rafelson is a Partner at Rafelson Law, a firm that understands the unique needs of e-commerce entrepreneurs. They bring the expertise that helps companies expand and protect their assets from the challenges they face. With 15-plus years of experience in complex tax, litigation, and M&A matters, he is a trusted resource, frequently quoted in the press about Amazon and e-commerce intricacies. 

Before private practice, Paul worked in-house at some of the world's largest companies, including Microsoft, Walmart, and General Electric. In addition, he is the Founder of SellerBasics, the Chairman of the Online Merchants Guild, and a professor at Pace University School of Law in New York.

Being an e-commerce entrepreneur and selling on Amazon has its fair share of difficulties. With millions of others to compete with, it can be arduous, not to mention having to prepare to navigate the legal implications you face when you're an Amazon seller. How can you expand and grow an e-commerce business while protecting your legal rights?

In addition to concentrating and creating a thriving brand, the legal challenges you run into as an Amazon seller can be overwhelming. If you lack the knowledge to handle the legalities, including account suspensions, intellectual property disputes, antitrust laws, or sales tax issues, it's vital to recruit an advisor. Paul Rafelson recommends hiring a law firm that can provide solid advice to businesses in the e-commerce space. With the expertise you need on board, you'll be ready to manage the legal complications, ensure the success of your business, and prepare for your eventual exit.

In this episode of the Quiet Light Podcast, Pat Yates sits down with Paul Rafelson, Partner at Rafelson Law, to discuss navigating e-commerce law. Paul explains how Rafelson Law helps e-commerce entrepreneurs, the challenges Amazon sellers face, the SellerBasics program, preparing an Amazon business for sale, dealing with sales tax issues, and how the Online Merchants Guild community supports e-commerce entrepreneurs.