Corporate Organization
Helping clients with civil and administrative appellate matters following a trial court or agency ruling.
Where We Excel
Leveraging experience and expertise to work for you
We help entrepreneurs, business owners, and families establish and organize businesses that are built for long-term success. From choosing the right entity to preparing governing documents and ensuring legal compliance, we provide practical guidance tailored to each client’s goals, including possible exit strategies. We regularly assist clients with organizing and operating limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations, and limited partnerships. The best form of entity depends on the underlying business activities, as well as ownership, structure, liability, management, and tax factors. Our approach emphasizes thoughtful and comprehensive planning, clear communication, and solutions that support future growth.
Strategic Review of Trial Court Decisions
We work closely with clients to understand their objectives and recommend an organizational structure that supports their intended ownership and management structure, minimizes taxes and helps them achieve their long-term goals, including possible exit strategies. Other important elements of a business foundation include choice of name, tax status (S corporation, C corporation, partnership, disregarded), classes of stock, management rights and restrictions, transfer restrictions and buy-sell rights, and identifying initial directors, managers, and officers. We assist with filing certificates of incorporation, as well as preparation of corporate bylaws, issuing stock, corporate minutes, shareholder buy-sell agreements, operating agreements, and partnership agreements.
Persuasive Written and Oral Advocacy
A business’s legal needs evolve as it grows, and we are committed to providing ongoing guidance every step of the way. Whether clients are adding new owners, engaging in capital raising, restructuring their organization, maintaining compliance, or preparing for future opportunities, we offer practical, business-minded counsel tailored to their changing needs. We also advise business owners on successful business exit transactions, including review of corporate structure; transfers of licenses and permits, key contracts, and leases; impact of loans and employee agreements and review and preparation of other due diligence to best prepare and position the organization for sale or other transition.
Principles of Practice Areas
Creating business structures that support both immediate needs and long-term objectives, keeping in mind any of the client’s ownership, structural, liability, management, and tax concerns.
Designing organizational frameworks that reflect each client's unique goals, industry, ownership and profit-sharing structure.
Identifying potential business, regulatory or legal issues early to help protect businesses from future disputes and unnecessary liability.
Establishing clear roles, rights, restrictions, responsibilities, and decision-making processes that promote stability and accountability.
Providing practical legal advice that balances legal requirements with real-world business considerations.
Serving as a trusted advisor through every stage of a company's growth, from formation to expansion and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs about our Appeals Practice
What type of business entity is right for me?
The best entity depends on factors such as the underlying business activities, liability protection, tax considerations, ownership and management structure, and your long-term business goals. We help you evaluate your options, including the proper state of formation, and choose the structure that best fits your needs.
Do I need an operating agreement or bylaws if I'm the only owner?
Yes. Even single-owner businesses benefit from properly drafted governing documents, which help establish legal formalities, protect limited liability status, and prepare the business for future growth or ownership changes.
When should I involve an attorney when starting a business?
The earlier, the better. Consulting an attorney before forming your business can help you avoid costly mistakes, select the proper state of formation, select the appropriate entity type and name, and ensure your business is organized correctly from the start.
Can I change my business structure later if my company grows?
In many cases, yes. As your business evolves, it may make sense to convert to a different entity type, make a different tax election such as an “S Corporation” election, admit new owners, change the state of formation, or restructure your organization. We can guide you through those transitions while minimizing disruption.
What ongoing legal requirements does my business have after formation?
Most businesses have continuing obligations, such as maintaining corporate records, filing annual reports, holding annual board and shareholder meetings, updating governing documents, and complying with state requirements. We help clients stay organized and in good standing as their businesses grow.
Will maintaining proper legal records help me sell or transition my business?
Maintaining proper corporate records and governing documents will better prepare you for a quicker and possibly more lucrative future business exit transaction. Accurate and organized records lead to fewer questions, delays and potential legal risks associated with the transaction.
