BUSINESS FORMATION

Business owners face several issues with the startup of a new business venture.  These issues include: should I be a partnership, LLC (Limited Liability Company), Corporation (C-Corp or S-Corp) or the risks of operating as a sole proprietor.  Our attorney’s are well versed in all issues regarding starting and running a business.  As entrepreneurs we are keenly aware of the business decisions with regard to costs of compliance and the bottom line.  It is imperative that your attorney be able to give you advice that takes into account the realities of running a business.  The Stevenson Law Group is dedicated to assisting your company through the entire business cycle.

Our attorneys provide services for the following issues and more with regard to forming your new business:

Incorporation
Partnership Agreements
Operating agreements
Joint Venture Agreements
Initial funding – whether it be friends and family loans, private placements (PPM), or public offerings
Employment issues – Employee manuals, employee reimbursement plans, employment agreements, employee benefit plans and executive compensation
Permits and Licensing for City, County, State & Federal governments
Business Contracts

COMPLIANCE AND CONSULTING

You have spent a lot of sweat and equity in building your business.  It is imperative that you maintain proper compliance to ensure you retain the benefits of your business organization. If you have an LLC, LP, Corporation, or S-Corp, there are steps that you need to take to ensure your personal assets are protected.

When you have your business up and running you need to have an attorney who knows your business and is able to keep you out of trouble.  Our Small Business General Counsel program provides that in-house attorney without the overhead of an actual in-house attorney.  You will have an attorney assigned to your business who will make it his or her duty to know your business and be that counselor down the hall from the “office of the chairman”.  In addition, the Stevenson Law Group will provide you with the documents and procedures to ensure your company remains in compliance.