Small Business

Small business lawyers deal with the area of law that involves the creation and needs of "small business".

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What is limited liabilty?
Limited liability is a principle of business law which shields the owners of a business from the business's liabilities. Owners of a business which has limited liability may lose … more
What are the advantages of organizing a business as a Sole Proprietorship?
A sole proprietorship is a business that is owned by an individual and that is not formed pursuant to any special legal construct, such as a limited liability partnership or a corporation. As … more

How to Deal with Employee Complaints
Every business must know how to deal with employee complaints. Employees may complain that they were unfairly treated, that the company did not follow its own policies, or that the employees were discriminated against in violation of state or federal law. A proper response to an employee complaint can resolve the matter before it becomes costly and cumbersome. Make Sure Proper … more
Due Diligence in Business Mergers and Acquisitions
Business transactions often require that many people trust a few people to make important decisions about investing money, buying or selling businesses, or pieces of businesses, and other complicated matters. The law protects all of the people affected by the business decision by requiring those charged with making the decision to exercise due diligence. Due diligence is a legal … more

Corporate Dissolution or Liquidation
This form is required by the IRS when you file a final tax return for a business. (Form 966 ( Rev. 12-2007)
Application for Determination for Terminating Plan
Complete and submit this form to apply for a determination on the dissolution of a retirement plan. (Form 5310 (Rev. 4-2006)
Notice of Plan Merger or Consolidation, Spinoff, or Transfer of Plan Assets or Liabilities; Notice of Qualified Separate Lines of Business
Use this form to notify the IRS of a merger or consolidation of plans. (Form 5310-A (Rev. 4-2006)
Distributable Benefits From Employee Pension Benefit Plans
This form is required by the IRS when you file for a determination on other dissolution of a retirement plan. (Form 6088 ( Rev. 3-2008