The phrase “corporate law” is commonly used to include corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships and joint ventures. In addition, many aspects of matters falling within “corporate law” are applicable to sole proprietorships. With our attorneys’ experience in representing businesses, we understand the anticipation, pressure, problems and rewards faced by business men and women as they originate and pursue the creation and development of their vision for a new business or expanding an existing business.

We represent existing businesses of all forms from large privately owned companies to small family or individually owned businesses. We represent individuals starting a new business or entering into a new venture. We advise and assist these clients in a wide range of businesses and corporate matters, including:

• Selecting the type of business entity
• Forming the business entity
• Capitalization
• Ownership and management structure
• Strategic planning matters, including buy-outs, buy-sell agreement, owner/management employment contracts and business continuation matters
• Negotiating and drafting contracts and financial transactions
• Multistate business qualifications
• Multiple business name and trade name registration
• Business closings and terminations