Business Acquisitions and Sales

Whether you have built a business and you are now at the point of looking for an exit, or you or you’re looking to scratch your entrepreneurial itch by purchasing an existing small business or franchise - we can help. Speak to us today about what you will need to successfully complete your commercial transaction. We take pride in clearly explaining and navigating the often foggy landscape of what it takes to start a business. We can provide comprehensive client service as counsel to new, emerging and established businesses of all kinds. Our experience with advising small to mid-sized businesses of all kinds can expand your options and help you pursue new opportunities in your market long after formation. We serve as outside general counsel to companies in the biotech, manufacturing, media, and construction industry sectors.

Estate Planning

Not all estate plans are created equally, and an inferior plan can lead to unfulfilled intentions, strained relationships and wasted time. Most families want a “simple” Will and estate plan. That desire is certainly justified and important. But there is really no such thing as a “Simple Will” given the fact that modern families increasingly have unique needs that challenge traditional models for estate planning and trust management. Passing on assets to loved ones should be done correctly. There are standard, non-complex estate plans that can and should be affordable to many clients. And certainly there are families with complex needs who desire probate avoidance, or estate tax mitigation, or who desire the creation of trusts to provide financial structure to future generations who will be inheriting assets. We have broad and deep expertise that covers both financial and non-financial assets. Chances are we have helped clients with needs like yours. We offer solid  experience with helping clients prepare their important estate planning documents including: 

• Last Will and Testament

• Durable Powers of Attorney

• Trusts - Intervivos and Testamentary

• Conservator of Person

• Conservator of the Estate

Business Strategies

Our experience in business matters can guide you about the range of entity selection choices that are possible when forming a business. We can fully discuss with you the advantages and disadvantages of choosing a business corporation, a partnership, a Limited Liability Company, Limited Liability Partnership, or a Subchapter S corporation. We also advise professional practice groups in medicine, accounting and the law about managing the legal aspects of their work.Let us help you with:

• Employment and executive compensation contract issues, restricted stock agreements, restricted unit agreements.

• Noncompete and confidentiality agreements.

• Internal Governance Matters such as amending operating agreements or corporate bylaws.

Estate Administration and Probate

Let’s face it - the death of a loved one is an emotional time for the entire family. Managing trusts and estates can be complex and comes at a difficult time for any family. Trustees and Executors of Wills must navigate complex legal and tax rules, administrative duties, and at times emotional decisions. We can help alleviate these challenges with proven expertise in handling trust administration and probate matters.