C-Corps v. S-Corps: A Primer

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

In our post about choosing the best form of entity for your company, we noted that both corporations and limited liability companies offer owners the option of choosing whether the income of the business will be attributed directly to the owners, and therefore taxed at each owner’s applicable individual tax rate, or taxable to the [...]

Choosing the Best Form of Entity for Your New Company

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

For many entrepreneurs, their first experience with corporate law occurs when they decide to organize their fledgling business into one of the several forms of business entities permitted by law in most states. For the first time business owner, the options presented by legal counsel can be confusing, in part because the differences among some [...]

How to Get More Bang for Your Buck: Keep your lawyer better informed

Monday, May 11th, 2009

It has been our experience that some clients seem to believe that the best way to get the most out of their lawyers is to only call them when it is absolutely necessary, and then pressure them to get the requested work done as quickly as possible. In fact, in the long run you will [...]

Forming a Company FAQ

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

How do I form a company?
Companies are creatures of state law so most types of companies, including corporations, are formed by filing specific documents with the secretary of state’s office in the state where you want to organize. At a minimum these filings require basic information about the company – such as name, purpose and [...]

Questions to ask when starting a business

Monday, May 4th, 2009

There are many business questions founders need to ask (and hopefully answer) before taking the plunge with a new venture.  Often overlooked, however, are some of the legal questions founders should consider. Asking and answering the questions below will help you start your business on firm legal footing.
Do I have any obligations to a former [...]