Our firm advises and represents companies and entrepreneurs with a broad range of business related services. We advise business owners, entrepreneurs and managers on business law, the formation of an entity and various agreements and documents that may be a necessary component of the entity's management and operation. We also assist with the process of buying and selling a business.
Business Startup Services
Starting a business requires thorough planning. Our firm assists business owners in the formation of business entities and helps entrepreneurs devise business strategies that help them achieve their goals. We advise on the business startup and formation process as well as issues related to selection of entity type and jurisdiction, including:
- Subchapter C corporation formation
- Subchapter S corporation formation
- Limited liability company (LLC) formation
- Partnership formation
- Limited partnership formation
- Stock purchases
- Asset purchases
We also advise on and draft corporate shareholder agreements, LLC operating agreements or partnership/limited 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/reviewing the letter of intent
- 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, promissory notes, security agreements, consulting agreements, employment agreements and non-compete agreements
Preparation and Review of Business Contracts
In consultation with business owners, we review, draft and negotiate contracts related to various business activities, including:
- Shareholder buy-sell agreements
- LLC operating agreements
- Partnership/limited partnership agreements
- Releases and waivers
- Property agreements
- Employment agreements
- Consulting agreements
- Non-compete agreements
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