Most people don't have $2-3k to just blow whenever they start a new company.
Also, if you already have previous documentation from a previous company you started, it's easy to reuse it, given that you change the specificities and you're not involved in a legally contentious arena (such as music licensing). So that pretty much obviates the need for an attorney.
If you find yourself making thousands of dollars a month, then it may make sense to make a C-Corp and transfer ownership of the LLC you have over to that. In any other situation, especially for a 1-day old startup, it's overkill.
Edit: I realize I didn't mention what I think of DBAs. I think they're a great idea if you're the only owner. If you're getting involved with someone else, an LLC established through a registered agent is a good (and I dare say necessary) legal safeguard for the price.
Also, if you already have previous documentation from a previous company you started, it's easy to reuse it, given that you change the specificities and you're not involved in a legally contentious arena (such as music licensing). So that pretty much obviates the need for an attorney.
If you find yourself making thousands of dollars a month, then it may make sense to make a C-Corp and transfer ownership of the LLC you have over to that. In any other situation, especially for a 1-day old startup, it's overkill.
Edit: I realize I didn't mention what I think of DBAs. I think they're a great idea if you're the only owner. If you're getting involved with someone else, an LLC established through a registered agent is a good (and I dare say necessary) legal safeguard for the price.