CORPORATE/BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

Our Services

We offer clients services in strategic business planning, entity formation,
acquisitions, mergers, reorganizations, and capitalizations/financings in
connection with privately held corporations, limited liability companies,
partnerships and joint ventures. In representing start-up companies, we have
developed significant expertise in shareholder agreements, employment
agreements, personal services/consulting agreements, sales representative
agreements, distribution agreements & marketing agreements. We have also
formed numerous non-profit corporations, obtained their tax-exempt status,
and provided counseling on operational issues, including the effect of
unrelated business activities on their tax-exempt status.  We do business in
Latin America and have the expertise and the knowledge to advise clients on
recent corporate regulations, starting and conducting business in Latin
American countries, and capitalizing and securing company assets abroad.  

Our office can handle just about all of your business needs.  We have web
designers, accountants, real estate experts and individuals who can draft &
submit the paperwork necessary for SBA loans including business plans and
loan applications to ensure proper submission of documentation.  Our office
works closely with our business clients to ensure compliance with
governmental entities, such as the local tax & revenue offices, consumer and
regulatory affairs, IRS, etc. If you are just starting a business or thinking about
starting a business, our experts will guide you and provide you with the tools
necessary to succeed.  Starting a business is not just about registering a
name, it is about having the support behind you to make that name mean
something.  It is about growing that business and making it prosper. This is
what we do, its what we know.

Unlike some larger firms, we value our role as a business lawyers and
counselors to start-ups and small businesses. We realize that many small
businesses have genuine concerns about lawyers running up large tabs for
unwanted, unnecessary or questionable work.  We are sensitive to that
concern and actively work with you to control legal costs.  We believe it is in
both our interests to discuss  the scope of work and the costs involved before
we provide any legal services.   We can provide estimates or fixed pricing
plans so that your company has greater cost certainty.

What Exactly is a business lawyer?
A "business lawyer" or "business attorney" generally refers to a lawyer who
represents business entities of all types.  These include corporations, LLCs,
general partnerships, limited partnerships, sole proprietorships, associations,
organizations and joint ventures.  Typically business lawyers also represent
individuals who act in a business capacity (owners, proprietors, principals,
managers, partners, directors, officers, controlling shareholders,
entrepreneurs).  Some business lawyers also represent other individuals in
their dealings with business entities (e.g. contractors, subcontractors,
consultants, minority shareholders, employees).   When we use the term
"business lawyer" we think of all three of the above.  We represent companies,
owners, entrepreneurs, individuals in a business capacity and other
individuals who have relationships with business entities.   

Do I need a business lawyer & can I afford one?
If you are a business owner and you are concerned with the legal protection of
your business and your personal assets, the answer is yes.  A business
lawyer can advise you of the applicable laws and help you comply with them. A
business lawyer can help steer you away from future disputes and lawsuits.  A
business lawyer can help protect your tangible and intangible assets. A
business lawyer can help you negotiate more favorable business
transactions. An established relationship with a business lawyer is invaluable
when you need to turn to someone who knows your business for quick legal
guidance.  



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