The Firm concentrates on working with small to medium size businesses as to the unique legal issues they face, whether those businesses are already well established or just beginning to form. The Firm also recognizes that many individuals have entered the real estate investment field, and as such, face many legal issues from dealing with tenants to foreclosing on owner financed properties. All small and medium size business owners must take particular care to ensure they have properly considered and implemented appropriate legal measures, as a failure to do so could be financially devastating.
For example, a failure to properly form the business entity in a way that provides limited liability could result in the owner being held personally liable for business-related liabilities, thereby potentially putting even one’s own home at risk. Moreover, many of these businesses are jointly owned with family members, and how the businesses are formed, and what agreements are in place upon a members death or incapacity, can impact he ability of the business to operate efficiently after the death or incapacity. Furthermore, a failure to properly consider the consequences of an owner’s death can also cause substantial estate tax consequences.
To assist business owners in addressing these unique legal issues, the Firm provide a range of services and advice designed to minimize any liability they may face in their business operations while simultaneously trying to maximize their chance for success. Given the devastating effects litigation can have on a business and its owners, our philosophy consists of ensuring appropriate legal safeguards for our clients are in place before a situation arises. To that end, we assist clients in handling numerous business-related issues, including:
* Advising and creating the appropriate structure for the business, whether
a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company.
* Drafting and negotiating the purchase or sale of a business, or particular
assets of another business.
* Advising, consulting, and drafting lease agreements for businesses
* Review, advise, and draft customer or vendor agreements.
* Advise on employment issues, including employee manuals, independent contractor
agreements, and various liability issues.
* Prepare necessary documents and advise on the dissolution of a business.
* Assist in a wide variety of real estate matters, including the purchase
and sale of real property, evaluate zoning and land restrictions, and assist
lenders in tenant issues and foreclosure actions
* General advice on the efficient operation and creation of the business.
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