The creation of wealth often starts with entrepreneurs
and professionals starting their own businesses. Charitable and religious
organizations also incorporate to protect their officers and directors from
personal liability. Tax issues, management and control concerns, Estate
Planning and liability issues can all affect the choice of the form of doing
business. Contractual obligations, employment decisions, and protection of its
intellectual property also impact the ongoing operation of the business and
need to be considered.
TYPES of BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS HANDLED
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For
profit corporations under the General and Business Corporations
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Limited
liability companies the Limited Liability Companies Act. |
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Not for
profit corporations under the Nonprofit Corporation Law. |
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Professional corporations under the Professional Corporations
Act. |
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Partnerships under the Uniform Partnership Law. |
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Limited
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FRANCHISING
If you
have a business that is prospering, perhaps your business model is appropriate
for franchising. Complying with the Federal Trade Commission regulations along
with protecting your proprietary information is critical. Franchise disclosure
documents, operating manuals, non-competition agreements, and non-disclosure
agreements are all necessary parts of the franchising process.
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CONTRACTS
Contracts govern
every aspect of business. The purchase and sale of all goods and services are
contractual relationships and require the attention of an attorney.
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EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION
The problem with
employment discrimination claims is not the high cost of losing but the high
cost of winning. Is your company well positioned to avoid this potential risk
with adequate legal representation and ongoing training of
employees?
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TRADE SECRET PROTECTION & EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENTS
Your company has developed valuable proprietary
information, including customer lists, methods of doing business, and other
information that you have developed and would be damaged if it was disclosed to
your competitors. Protect it!
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BUSINESS SUCCESSION PLANNING
Maximizing the value
of the business, dealing with issues of ownership and control, planning to
retain the business and dealing with non-active family matters and are issues
to address in this important area.
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