I advise businesses on formation, transactions, contracts, and ongoing legal matters. My goal is to help clients make informed decisions, reduce risk, and structure their business relationships properly from the start.

Types of Business Entities
I guide clients, often in coordination with their tax advisors, in selecting the best type of business organization for their specific needs. Basic choices include a C corporation, S corporation, limited liability company, general partnership, and sole proprietorship. After formation, I am also available to provide advice on governance, control, ownership transfer, and related business matters.

Selling and Buying a Business
The sale and purchase of a business may occur through an asset sale or a stock sale. I help clients anticipate and address the various legal issues and considerations that arise in these transactions. When representing a seller, I focus on ensuring that the seller is properly paid for the assets or stock being sold and is not left responsible for the buyer’s activities after the sale. When representing a buyer, I focus on helping the buyer avoid taking on liabilities created by the seller before the sale.