Business Start-Ups

Over the years, the firm has advised individuals embarking on a variety of new business ventures. The firm's approach has been to first develop a thorough understanding of the nature of the business and then to advise the client how to incorporate the legal aspects of running a business into a carefully designed business plan. In the context of start-ups, the firm is frequently involved in:

• Exploring the tax and legal implications of doing business as a sole proprietor, a partnership, a limited liability company or a corporation.
• Recommending various asset protection strategies to shield the business owner from liabilities that arise in connection with business operations.
• Advising the client on the options available for capitalizing the business and the financial, legal and tax ramifications of each option.
• Compliance with state and federal licensing requirements applicable to the new business.
• The review of leases, contracts and other obligations entered into with third parties in connection with the formation of the business.
• The protection of intellectual property and other proprietary matters through Federal trademark and copyright registration, and confidentiality and noncompetition agreements.

Information for New Business Owners:

• Starting a business and concerned your personal assets will be at risk? Click here for valuable Asset Protection Planning information.
• Should your business be a corporation, a partnership or a sole proprietorship? Click here for a Comparison of Various Business Entities.
• Interested in estate planning opportunities available to business owners? Click here to learn about Business Succession Planning.