The law’s impact on your business interests can be complex and must take into account a wide range of factors including your business history, current business interests, and your goals for the future. Our attorneys have a keen understanding of what is necessary for starting and running a business, winding down or selling your business, or transferring your business interest to a family member or third party. Our experience in protecting the diverse business interests of a wide range of clients allows us to offer customized solutions for your complex legal needs.
How can I be sure that I am starting my business on sound legal footing?
What are the requirements for compliance with Federal and State business regulations?
What if my business expands beyond my current facility’s limits – can I get out of my lease early?
If something happens to me, how can I protect my family and employees?
Starting a business can be as simple as two people shaking hands over a cup of coffee. Unfortunately, a handshake doesn’t offer you much legal protection. We can keep the launch of your business as simple as possible, yet ensure that your business interests are protected.
Minimizing start-up costs
Employment issues
Reviewing financing options
Licensing issues
Developing lease agreements
Liability protection
Construction planning
Maintaining your business
Even successful businesses can improve or save money by expanding, streamlining, or adapting their operations.
Major business transactions
Real estate transactions
Estate planning
Buying or selling your business
Business litigation
Buying or selling a business can be risky. If done improperly, your expected profits may turn into significant tax liabilities. The structure of your transaction can impact your taxes and deductions and can either protect or expose the existing operation to liability
Asset and stock sales
Impact on employees
Contingent and assumed liability
Expenses
Inspections
Risk management
Cash flow concerns
Tax implications
Contact the business experts at Shinners & Cook if you’d like to know more about protecting your business interests or have other business-related questions.
If you’d like to know more about protecting your business interests, contact the business experts at Shinners & Cook.