Business law

Whether you are forming a single-member LLC, a 50-50 partnership, an investor funded limited partnership or a C corporation, getting things right on the front end is critical. A properly planned business reduces conflict because extensive planning forces the owners to have the hard conversations and address many “what ifs” they may not have foreseen on their own. The Firm brings extensive business experience to the table to raise these issues, propose possible solutions, and memorialize agreements. The next step is to implement the legal and tax aspects of the business.

• Choice of Entity: Sole Proprietorships, LLCs, Partnerships, C Corporations, S Corporations
• Key Provisions of Operating Agreements, Partnership Agreements, and Articles of Incorporation
• Entity Formation and Secretary of State/IRS Filings
• Fixing Inadequate Agreements

Business relationships get complicated, and sadly all too often businesses (or their owners) have irreconcilable differences with one another. When businesses or their owners find themselves in this situation, it is critical to retain experienced counsel to help evaluate your position, to assist in finding a practical solution, and, when the amounts at issue warrant it, take the matter to Court for judicial resolution.

• Forensic Review of Business Books and Records
• Partnership/Owner Disputes
• Contractual Disputes
• B2B Collection Actions

Acquiring or selling a business is an exciting time for both the buyer and seller. But both parties must beware because the process is complicated—if it is not complicated than the sale agreement is not thorough enough! The well-counseled buyer understands what he is walking into because he has performed adequate Due Diligence across all aspects of the purchase target. A well-counseled seller is likewise aware of his representations as to the business and his potential continued obligations. Siekierski Law PLLC counsels both buyers and sellers to make sure your interests are advocated and that you make informed decisions.

• Due Diligence
• Form of Transaction – Asset Purchase vs. Stock Purchase
• Negotiating the Purchase Agreement
• Closing the Transaction

Many clients that retained Siekierski Law PLLC for a specific matter have continued to retain the firm as an outsourced general counsel. The firm provides these clients with ongoing, on-demand legal advice on all aspects of their business. This provides a cost-effective means for a business to have an immediately accessible legal “sounding board” when making decisions. Of particular value is that attorney, Scott Siekierski, has worked with other attorneys and law firms throughout the country (from Alaska to Florida and from New York to California) in most areas of law. This allows him to make appropriate referrals to other attorneys that focus on specific practice areas, and to help manage those relationships (as well as legal costs).