Business Law.

Our firm advises and represents companies and entrepreneurs with a broad range of business related services. We advise our clients on business law, start-up assistance relating to the formation of an entity, the protection of a trademark or license agreement and assist with buying or selling a business.

Starting a business requires thorough planning. Our firm assists business owners in the formation of legally sound business entities and helps entrepreneurs devise business strategies that help them achieve their goals. We advise on the business startup and formation process including issues related to selection of entity type and jurisdiction.

• C-corporation formation

• S-corporation formation

• Limited liability company (LLC) formation

• Partnership formation (including LLP)

• Stock purchases

• Asset purchases

• Joint ventures

• Operating Agreements

• Registered Agent

• Risk Management

• Statute & Regulatory Compliance - Especially Contractors

We also consult with business owners and draft shareholder agreements or partnership agreements as part of the entity formation process.

• Buying and Selling Businesses

• Our firm can guide business owners in the multi-stage process of buying or selling a business including:

• Advising on the structure of the transaction

• Negotiation of terms and drafting of the deal memorandum

• Advising sellers on legal strategies to address issues raised during the due diligence process

• Advising buyers on conducting legal due diligence

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating the extensive documentation involved in a business transaction, such as asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements and security agreements.

Our attorneys can advise you on the various options for starting your business, and based on your needs, we can prepare and file the paperwork with the various governmental agencies involved to ensure proper compliance for the business activities you pursue.

As part of our continuing representation, we assist many of our business clients with many business related needs, including business related agreements, employee agreements, lease negotiations, contracts, risk management, registered agent services, and more.