Business Law

Business Formation & Corporate Structuring

Small businesses and entrepreneurs are the backbone of our economy, and we are happy to help you begin this new adventure by creating and forming your new business entity. You must make important decisions concerning the type of entity necessary to conduct your business, as well as consider the various tax classifications that best fit your new business. We are happy to help walk you through these very important considerations and draft the necessary documents to get your business up and running. In order to get your business up and running, you may need assistance with some or all of the following:

  • Required filings with the State to create your company
  • Company/Operating Agreements
  • Bylaws
  • Member agreements
  • Shareholder agreements
  • Company minutes and resolutions
  • Assumed name filings (DBA’s)

Oftentimes, a business needs to restructure or rethink its operations to more effectively manage potential liability. We can assist in advising you on limiting potential liability exposure while still maintaining a legally and tax efficient corporate structure. If your business is looking to enter a new geographic area (domestic or international) or offer new services or a new line of products, you may decide its best to partner with another business in order to share the involved expenses and risks. Our office can advise you concerning the necessary documents to put your new joint venture into action.

Mergers, Acquisitions, Recapitalizations and Sales

Inevitably a business owner must engage in succession planning, the sale of the business, the recapitalization of the business, or the acquisition of related businesses. During this process it is important to not leave your business exposed to unknown or potential liabilities. Business transitions are oftentimes a difficult process that can be further hampered by real or artificial time constraints. We are here to help you review, draft, and negotiate your letters of intent, stock and asset purchase agreements as well as the related bills of sale, executive employment agreements, consulting agreements, non-competes, non-disclosures, equity award plans, and escrow and financing agreements.

Outhouse Counsel

For companies not yet large enough to employ their own in-house attorneys, we can provide assistance with various legal matters as they arise in the normal course of business. Seeking out legal assistance for some of the expected and unexpected legal matters that arise frees up your time, allows you to better run and grow your business, and helps to keep your business expenses down. We strive to assist you with all your business needs, including, but not limited to the following:

Drafting, negotiation, and review of all types of contracts such as:

  • Service agreements
  • Lease and rental agreements
  • Purchase and sale of goods
  • Contractor agreements
  • Vendor agreements
  • Loan and credit agreements
  • Transactional agreements of all types
  • Daily corporate governance issues
  • Employment issues and agreements
  • Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
  • Non-compete agreements
  • Real estate matters including purchases and leases
  • Assistance with company handbooks
  • Trademark assistance
  • Certain business immigration visas