Business

Business Transactions and Corporate Law

Our business transactions and corporate attorneys routinely represents both public and private companies with respect to general business matters.  Our attorneys provide customized legal services in corporate matters, securities, franchise and other finance related issues, merger and acquisition transactions, partnership, limited liability company and joint venture matters.

Emerging Companies and Private Capital

Our Firm has represented emerging companies and sources of private capital. Our We represent a substantial number of emerging growth companies at various stages of development. Our Firm presently serves start-up and rapidly growing ventures in diverse business areas including computer software, communications, healthcare, defense, industrial and agricultural commodities, and restaurants. Attorneys at the firm also have experience representing angel investors, venture capital firms, and other capital sources that finance these businesses. We understand that every client is unique. Our strength lies in our ability to understand our clients' individual business needs, and tailor our services to fit those needs and achieve their desired outcome.

Organization

Our attorneys advise start-up company clients in a broad range of organizational issues: we advise the founders on the appropriate legal structure (e.g., corporation, partnership, limited liability company); we review and comment on the company\'s business plan and provide guidance on the alternative methods of financing the venture; and we help structure suitable executive and employee compensation programs, such as stock options and other equity incentive plans.

Financing Transactions

Since emerging businesses almost always require financing at one or more times throughout their growth, our attorneys can assist with all types of equity and debt financing transactions in which an emerging company may engage, including bootstrap funding by the founders and close associates, angel investment rounds, traditional venture capital investments and other private placements, initial public offerings, commercial bank loans, and asset-based loans. The securities attorneys on the team help clients identify and evaluate capital sources and proposals, and comply with federal and state securities laws when they sell securities in both private transacations and public offerings. We believe our experience representing financing sources (e.g., angel investors, venture capitalists, investment banks, commercial banks, and other lenders) helps us understand our clients' concerns and needs, thereby enabling us to better structure and negotiate their investments.

Mergers and Acquisitions

The Firm advises emerging companies as they grow and acquire other businesses or sell off all, or a portion of, their existing business.  Attorneys on this team work closely with the Tax Attorneys to structure transactions in the most beneficial way for the company, whether recommending acquisition, sale by merger, or the direct transfer of stock or assets. 

General Corporate Counseling

Our attorneys exhibit a proactive, hands-on approach when counseling emerging businesses with their day-to-day general corporate matters, including: contracts with suppliers, customers, and other business partners; in consultation with members of our Intellectual Property Firm, the protection of intellectual property rights and technology interests; and employment agreements and general personnel matters.  Attorneys in our International Firm are available to assist foreign nationals and U.S. businesses that employ foreign nationals with immigration and naturalization matters.