We counsel our business clients in connection with all matters related to forming and running a small or mid-sized business as well as buying or selling a business. Accordingly, we provide business corporate services to our clients in the following areas:
Entity Choice and Formation
We assist with entity formation for new businesses and prepares the necessary documents to properly organize with the state and prepare initial governing documents, such as bylaws, corporate minutes, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and other governing instruments.
General Counsel
We are available as “outside general counsel” to provide legal counsel associated with daily operational matters, governance, and compliance. We draft, negotiate, and review a wide array of contracts including customer contracts, confidentiality agreements, independent contractor agreements, consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements, supplier agreements, vendor agreements, financing agreements, equipment leases, joint venture agreements, service agreements, and other business contracts.
Employment Matters
We assist with employment related matters, including drafting and reviewing employment agreements, severance agreements, handbooks, and other policies and procedures.
Real Estate
We assist with acquisition, development, construction, leasing, financing, management, and sale of commercial and industrial real estate, including in connection with tax-deferred exchanges under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code (“Starker Exchanges”). We also represent both landlords and tenants in lease transactions.
Loans/Lenders/Private Financing Arrangements
We counsel clients in connection with procuring loans including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating loan documents, both with traditional lenders and private financing.
Mergers and Acquisitions
We counsel clients who sell and buy businesses in many different industries and professions from the stage of the letters of intent through negotiation of definitive agreements and to ultimate closing. We help clients with major business transactions, including the acquisition, sale, merger, or restructure of their business.
Dispute Resolution
We counsel clients in connection with disputes among shareholders, members, or partners, as well as disputes with customers and vendors.
Regulatory Matters
We assist clients to comply with laws and regulatory matters including preparing and filing of annual reports and drafting of corporate minutes.
Strategic Planning
We collaborate with our clients and their tax professionals, financial consultants, and other trusted advisors to develop strategic plans, reduce risks, reduce tax consequences, and maximize profits both for current ownership and future ownership. Together with your team, we assist with business continuity and succession plans to position your business for success for the future.
