Business Organizations

Our firm represents the entrepreneur through the entire business cycle and all points in between.

The firm's service to our business clients sees their business organization through literally from start to finish. We understand that it is an exciting yet perilous time for clients when they contemplate starting their new business. Our approach is to attack the process right from the top, starting with the question of whether to form a legal business entity at all, which is the preferred decision for the vast majority of entrepreneurs.

Choosing the Entity. The next step is to present the many legal business forms available to the client. The two most prevalent business entities selected by clients are the Limited Liability Company and the Corporation. The corporate form presents choices between an S or C Corporation, and even the non-profit election. The most prevalent choices for the Limited Liability Companies range between the use of Managers, Manager Boards, or direct management by the Members. We also present and discuss other entity forms, such as all forms of partnerships, and even business trusts.

Formative Contracts. We advise clients at the earliest stages regarding the need for employment agreements, buy sell agreements (or provisions for such transactions within an LLC operating agreement), and the various opportunities presented for avoiding or minimizing thorny disputes among co-owners before they erupt. Our representation of several physicians groups and other professionals enables us to recognize and address the particular issues and challenges that arise with respect to professional business entities.

Ongoing Operations. Once a client's business is operating, our expertise in the legal disciplines noted in this web site enables us to provide useful counsel and legal services on a diverse group of subjects that challenge the business owner on a day-to-day basis. We enjoy consistent interaction with our clients on the range of challenges that arise. A typical business client will encounter issues with the landlord, an employee, government agencies, and competitors. We are able to address each and every one of the typical concerns that arise, drawing on our experience representing banks, insurance companies, large companies, and entrepreneurs.

Organizational Change. When a business entity faces a life cycle change through buy-outs, retirement, sale of the business, or similar events, our firm offers a significant portfolio of services to assist the business and business owner in the transition. We have direct hands-on experience selling businesses and professional practices, and arranging the myriad other transactions facing commercial enterprises at critical points during their life cycle.