Business Transactions

Building Your Business on Solid Ground

Starting and running a business involves countless decisions—and decisions made early on have long-lasting implications. Choosing the right entity structure affects your taxes, personal liability, and flexibility as your business grows. Contracts set expectations and protect you if disputes arise. A solid legal foundation from the start prevents costly problems later and positions you for growth.

Business Transaction Services

• Entity Selection & Formation — Guidance on whether to form an LLC, corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship, and preparation of formation documents
• Operating Agreements & Bylaws — Customized governance documents that clarify ownership, management, decision-making, and profit distribution
• Contract Drafting & Review — Prepare and review client contracts, vendor agreements, employment agreements, service contracts, and more
• Buy-Sell Agreements — Protect co-owned businesses by establishing clear rules for what happens if an owner dies, becomes disabled, or wants to exit
• Business Agreements — Partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, non-compete agreements, and other documents that govern business relationships
• Ongoing Business Counsel — Answer your questions about business decisions, risk management, and compliance

Integrated Planning

Business planning doesn't exist in isolation. If you own a business, questions naturally arise: What happens to the business if you become ill or disabled? What's the business worth, and how does it figure into your estate plan? Who should inherit the business, and will they want to run it? How do your business interests interact with retirement planning and tax strategy?

My approach integrates business planning with estate planning and personal financial strategy. This comprehensive view helps you avoid conflicts between your business goals and your personal planning—and helps ensure your business and personal affairs work together coherently.

Getting Started

If you're starting a business or need to formalize agreements with partners or employees, contact me for a consultation. I'll discuss your business structure, your goals, and your concerns—and recommend the legal steps that make sense for your situation.