Corporate and Business Law
Hiring an
attorney to assist with your business is one of the most important
decisions you can make. Whether you are starting a new business, or
need representation for a well established corporation, we are
interested in helping. Our preventive services and strategies can
save thousands of dollars in the long run.
We work with
our clients to determine exactly what legal services best fit their
needs and their budgets. Many of our services can be done either on
an hourly basis or for a flat fee. Our pricing is very competitive,
but does not require the sacrifice of quality and personal attention
that you and your business deserve.
We work with
entrepreneurs, investors and professionals in the establishment,
operation, and transition of closely-held business entities of all
kinds at every stage in their evolution. We have substantial
experience forming corporations, limited liability companies, and
partnerships; designing and implementing buy-sell agreements among
co-owners, and employee stock options, "phantom stock" plans, and
other incentive arrangements for key employees; implementing
deferred compensation arrangements for owners and key employees, and
coordinating life and disability insurance benefits in the most
advantageous manner; handling purchase and sale transactions; and
implementing business reorganizations and structural changes. Our
focus is on the closely-held business, where the planning emphasis
is often to maximize benefits, control, flexibility, and protection
for the owners and key employees. Since estate planning is one of
our related area of practice emphasis, we get deeply involved in
designing and implementing business succession
strategies.
We have also
represented a wide variety of tax exempt entities, including clubs,
arts and other charitable organizations, foundations and religious
orders. We provide our clients with all necessary legal services,
including general corporate and tax advice and planning, procurement
and protection of tax exempt status and attention to directors’
liability and insurance issues, regulatory matters and dealing with
governmental bodies and funding sources.
Our efforts
frequently involve estate planning so that business interests can be
transferred at minimal tax cost, and divided ownership and liquidity
problems can be avoided. In addition, we provide tax advice
regarding Subchapter S corporations, limited liability companies,
partnerships, C corporations, personal holding companies,
collapsible corporations, disguised dividends, excessive
compensation and other tax–sensitive transactions.
During the
initial office consultation, we will discuss and determine the type
of entity best suited for your particular needs. We will then draft
the appropriate documents to have you up and operating, quickly and
efficiently.