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Executives, entrepreneurs and small business owners encounter a broad range of legal needs on their journey to launch and grow their ventures. Whether you are looking to retain regular legal services or seeking counsel on a single question or issue, our team of experienced attorneys is here to help. We have advised Fortune 500 corporations, statewide and national organizations, local small businesses and individual entrepreneurs.
Our business advisement services include:
Advising owners on the launch of a new business, including the formation and organization of legal entities, such as corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), nonprofit entities (501(c)(3)) and other business types
Providing litigation services for instances of termination disputes and liability claims
Advising on the procurement or selling of a business
Advising on corporate governance and structure
Advising on regulatory guidelines
Preparing and negotiating contracts with employees, contractors and suppliers
Preparing employee documents such as nondisclosure agreements and non-competes
Obtaining copyright and trademark protections
Experienced Corporate and Small Business Attorneys.
FAQs
What is an Employer Identification Number (EIN)?
An Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, is a unique nine-digit number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to businesses in the United States that are required to file various business tax returns.
What is a sole proprietorship?
A sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business owned and run by one individual with no distinction between the business and the owner. The owner is entitled to all profits and is responsible for all of the business’s debts, losses and liabilities. There is no action needed to form a sole proprietorship.
What is an LLC?
An LLC, or Limited Liability Company, is a way of structuring your business that can help to protect you against lawsuits, prevent your company from being taxed twice and make your business appear more credible to customers and creditors.
What is a general partnership?
A general partnership is defined as two or more people that have agreed to engage in business practices for the purpose of profit. General partnerships typically have a legal document that will act as proof that a partnership exists and acts as a guideline for partnerships to follow.
What is a copyright?
A copyright protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software and architecture.
What is the difference between C corporations and S corporations?
C and S corporations are types of multi-owner businesses. The main difference is how taxes are treated for each corporation. C corporations pay taxes as corporate entities. For S corporations, profits pass on to shareholders or owners, where they