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	Our firm advises and represents companies and entrepreneurs with a broad range of business related services.  We advise our clients on business law, start-up assistance relating to the formation of an entity, the protection of a trademark or license agreement and assist with buying or selling a business.  
	
		 
	 Business Startup Services
	
		Starting a business requires thorough planning. Our firm assists business owners in the formation of legally sound business entities and helps entrepreneurs devise business strategies that help them achieve their goals.  We advise on the business startup and formation process including issues related to selection of entity type and jurisdiction.  
			
				C-corporation formationS-corporation formation
			
				Limited liability company (LLC) formation
		
			
				Partnership formation (including LLP)
		
			
				Stock purchases
		
			
				Asset purchases
		
			
				Joint ventures
 
		We also consult with business owners and draft shareholder agreements or partnership agreements as part of the entity formation process. 
		Buying and Selling Businesses
	
		Our firm can guide business owners in the multi-stage process of buying or selling a business including: 
	 
		
			
				Advising on the structure of the transaction
		
			
				Negotiation of terms and drafting of the deal memorandum
		
			
				Advising sellers on legal strategies to address issues raised during the due diligence process
		
			
				Advising buyers on conducting legal due diligence
		
			
				Drafting, reviewing and negotiating the extensive documentation involved in a business transaction, such as asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements and security agreements 
		Preparation and Review of Business Contracts
	
		Our firm consults with business owners to draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to various business activities, including:
	 
		
			
				Buy-sell agreements
		
			
				Lease agreements
		
			
				Service contracts
		
			
				Releases and waivers
		
			
				Property agreements
		
			
				Shareholder agreements
		
			
				Operating agreements
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