Emerging Business

New Business Formation Services

Starting a new business can be an exciting yet challenging endeavor. Whether you’re an entrepreneur launching a tech start-up, a non-profit organization, or an emerging enterprise, it's essential to establish a solid legal foundation from the beginning. Our experienced legal team specializes in helping businesses of all sizes navigate the complexities of business formation, ensuring you’re set up for long-term success.

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Emerging Enterprises & Start-ups

For new and growing companies, we offer comprehensive services to help you turn your vision into a reality. From entity selection to filing the necessary documents, our team works with you to determine the best structure—whether a corporation, LLC, partnership, or other entity. We provide guidance on:

• Entity Formation & Structuring: Advising on the most suitable business structure to minimize risks and maximize tax benefits.

• Drafting Operating Agreements: Establishing clear operating guidelines to prevent future conflicts and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

• Financing & Investment Strategy: Assisting with capital raising, including drafting investor agreements and offering legal counsel for securing funding.

 

Non-Profit Organizations

Creating a non-profit organization requires more than just passion—it demands compliance with various legal regulations. We guide non-profits through the entire formation process, ensuring that you meet federal and state requirements to qualify for tax-exempt status. Our services include:

• Incorporation & Governance: Drafting Articles of Incorporation and bylaws that meet IRS and state guidelines.

• Tax-Exempt Status Application: Filing for 501(c)(3) status to ensure eligibility for tax-exempt benefits and grants.

• Compliance & Risk Management: Offering ongoing advice on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks unique to non-profit organizations.

 

Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)

We understand the unique challenges faced by Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs). Our firm provides tailored legal services to help MWBEs secure certifications, funding, and business opportunities. We offer:

• MWBE Certification Assistance: Helping you navigate the certification process to gain access to government contracts and other opportunities.

• Corporate Structuring & Operating Agreements: Drafting agreements that protect your business interests and set clear expectations for operations.

• Access to Government Programs & Funding: Guiding you through public programs designed to support MWBEs.

 

Tech Start-ups

Launching a tech start-up presents its own set of challenges. Our firm has extensive experience working with innovative tech companies, helping you navigate the intersection of intellectual property law, business formation, and funding. Our services include:

• Intellectual Property Protection: Advising on trademarks, and copyrights to safeguard your technological innovations.

• Investment & Financing: Assisting in raising venture capital and preparing for funding rounds, with a focus on negotiating favorable terms.

• Startup Agreements: Drafting shareholder agreements, employee contracts, and co-founder agreements to protect your business and ideas.

 

Joint Ventures & Partnerships

Partnerships and joint ventures are powerful ways to combine resources and achieve common goals. Whether you’re entering into a joint venture with another company or forming a partnership, we ensure that your agreements protect your interests and align with your business objectives. We provide:

• Partnership & Joint Venture Structuring: Advice on the optimal structure for your venture, including profit-sharing models and roles & responsibilities.

• Negotiation & Drafting Agreements: Creating custom agreements that clearly define the terms of your joint venture or partnership, reducing the potential for disputes.

• Exit Strategies & Dispute Resolution: Planning for a smooth exit or resolving conflicts should they arise.

 

Real Estate Joint Ventures

In today’s real estate market, joint ventures are an attractive option for pooling resources and expertise. Whether you’re a developer, investor, or a property owner, our firm can help structure joint ventures for real estate projects, ensuring compliance and protecting your interests. Our services include:

• Joint Venture Agreements: Drafting agreements that detail each party’s contribution, obligations, and share of profits.

• Real Estate Financing & Development: Advising on financing strategies, including private equity, debt financing, and joint venture arrangements.

• Property Acquisition & Risk Management: Offering guidance on the legal aspects of real estate transactions and ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.

 

Operating Agreements

An operating agreement is a crucial document for LLCs and partnerships, establishing the rules and guidelines for how your business will be run. Our team drafts clear, detailed operating agreements that protect your business and minimize potential disputes. We focus on:

• Ownership & Voting Rights: Defining ownership interests, management responsibilities, and voting procedures.

• Profit & Loss Distribution: Outlining how profits and losses will be allocated among members.

• Dispute Resolution & Exit Strategy: Providing mechanisms for resolving disagreements and addressing what happens when members leave or the business dissolves.