Corporate Law
Corporate Law Lawyers focus on the legal methods of obtaining an official charter or articles of incorporation from the state for an organization.
If you are facing litigation, it's obvious you need to retain a corporate law lawyer right away. Even if you aren't faced with litigation, a corporate law attorney can provide valuable advice and assistance you in drafting business plans.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an S Corporation?
There are several different types of corporations from which business owners can choose when they initially set up their business. One type of corporation is an S corporation. The … more -
What is a C Corporation?
A C corporation is the most common type of corporation. The “C” refers to the subchapter of the Internal Revenue Code which explains the rules of taxation for this type of business … more -
What steps are required to form a corporation?
A corporation is a legal entity with a corporate charter from a state. To form a corporation, the following simple steps are required: 1. Select a name for your business. State laws … more
Legal Articles
- Being Squeezed out of a Family Owned Business?
Minority shareholders often find themselves being squeezed out of a business when the majority shareholders decide to get rid of them. While this happens in all kinds of businesses, there are additional reasons in family owned businesses for putting pressure on a minority shareholder to sell his or her shares. A squeeze out occurs when a stockholder is forced to sell his or her stock … more - Shareholder Agreements
Shareholder agreements, also known as stockholder agreements, are important for many businesses but particularly for closely held businesses and family businesses. A shareholder agreement is negotiated and executed before any business problems develop. Shareholder agreements provide businesses with a roadmap of how to act in certain situations. Also, in privately held companies, some … more
