The legal structure of a business can affect its ownership, management, taxes, liability, financing, and ability to grow. We help entrepreneurs and business owners establish an appropriate legal structure and maintain that structure as the business develops.
Forming a New Business
We assist entrepreneurs in establishing new business entities, including limited liability companies and corporations, and help clients consider ownership, management, voting rights, capital contributions, and the relationship among the owners.
Limited Liability Companies
We assist with the formation and organization of limited liability companies and the preparation of operating agreements addressing ownership, management, distributions, transfers, and other important issues.
Corporations
We assist with establishing corporations and organizing the relationship between the corporation, its shareholders, directors, and officers.
Shareholder & Ownership Agreements
Businesses with multiple owners should establish clear rules regarding ownership and decision-making. We prepare shareholder agreements and other ownership arrangements addressing voting, transfers, buyouts, management, and what happens when an owner wants to leave the business.
Maintaining the Corporate Form
Creating an entity is only the beginning. We assist business owners with maintaining appropriate corporate records and the legal structure of their companies, and with organizational issues as they arise.
Business Changes & Dissolution
Businesses change over time. We assist with restructuring, ownership changes, and the orderly dissolution of companies when a business is no longer operating or the owners decide it should be closed.
Building the Business
Legal structure should support the business rather than interfere with it. We work with owners to establish a practical legal foundation so they can concentrate on operating and growing their company.