Business / Corporate Law
Corporate law addresses a wide and varied range of issues which impact everything a business entity (whether corporation, limited liability company, partnership or some variation of the foregoing ) may, and in many situations certainly will, face during its existence. Whether it is the initial meeting to discuss choice of entity and minimization of corporate or personal taxes, preparation of formation and governance documents, agreements between owners to restrict the sale and transfer of stock or to provide liquidity in the event of death, disability or other triggers (e.g., Buy-Sell Agreements), resolution of disputes between directors or shareholders, contracts with employees, vendors and customers, financing matters, employment issues, the sale and purchase of divisions, assets or entire companies, a “corporate lawyer” should be consulted and involved in reviewing the options available to achieve your objectives.
We work proactively in bringing our years of experience in business not only to provide guidance in choosing which entity makes smart sense both from a tax and operational perspective, but explaining why a particular entity is preferable over others.
If partners, or other investors, are involved, additional documentation is advisable to memorialize the amount of investment, expectations concerning distribution, governance issues and management rights. Important to consider early on in the company’s existence is the advisability of a Buy-Sell Agreement, either where the company buys, or the other owners buy, the shares or interests upon a shareholder’s or partner’s death, disability or other separation from service with the company.
Experienced attorneys will provide you with comprehensive, personalized corporate law services whether incorporating a new business or counsel on any of the myriad of legal matters that come up during business life. Specializing in helping small business owners and the owners of medium-sized businesses, our business attorneys will guide you through the maze of laws and regulations that govern your business industry.
Start Ups
We assist entrepreneurs and new business owners in understanding and selecting the appropriate type of company, or “entity,” they wish to form, whether it be a standard “C” corporation, a Subchapter “S” corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or other entity, each type having its own tax consequences. We advise on all legal requirements for their chosen entity type.
Established Companies
Once a business is established, providing ongoing counsel for matters of financing, buy-sell agreements, contracts, governance issues, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and more, are at your disposal.
Non-profits
Advising non-profit organizations, including obtaining federal tax-exempt status under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and counseling clients on legal matters unique to non-profit organizations, is also available.
Some of the corporate law services available to small- and medium-sized businesses:
- Affordable Care Act
- Annual Meetings, Special Meetings
- Asset Acquisitions
- Board of Directors/Member Relations
- Buy-Sell Agreements
- “Choice of Entity” Considerations
- Corporations
- Covenants Not-to-Compete (Non-Competition Agreements)
- Divestiture
- Employment Agreements
- Financing
- Governance Issues
- Limited Liability Companies
- Mergers
- Non-Profit Corporations
- Partnerships
- Redevelopment Corporations
- Registered Agent Services
- Shareholder Disputes
- Shareholder Rights and Issues
- Tax Free Reorganizations
- Tax Issues
- Transfer of Interests
Corporate Law Articles
Here’s a Riddle: What Takes More Than a Minute, But Less Than a Minute to Lose?
Why, it's your homeowner's association, condominium or subdivision minutes! Unlike earlier articles we have written about the necessity to memorialize and document actions taken by condominium and subdivision boards and their constituent members, there is an equally...
IRS Reinforces Idea That Employers Should Not Unload Employees Into Health Insurance Exchanges
In May 2014, the IRS drove the point home that it will work toward implementing certain policy directives included in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by the enforcement of certain provisions of the ACA with violations thereof resulting in stiff penalties. Employers...
Is the “Men in Black” Neuralyzer Handy? | Confidentiality and Inevitable Disclosure
If only we could easily forget those things that we want to forget. Sort of like utilizing the neuralyzer Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones) and Agent J (Will Smith) used in "Men in Black" to erase memories. But we can't, and in fact, the law generally doesn’t want you to....
Contract Law: It Takes Two to Tango!
Just as in dancing, it always takes two to make an enforceable contract. In a recent contract law case involving a national restaurant chain, the court held that because a management representative of the restaurant chain had not signed the agreement, which contained...
