Business and Corporate Planning

Whether you own an existing business or are considering starting one, choosing the right business entity is a critical decision that requires an in-depth understanding of both the different entities available to choose from and the goals of your business. Every organizational structure has different requirements, tax consequences, and long-term advantages. The lawyers at Garofalo Thiersch will review your personal and business objectives and help you choose the entity that is right for your business and for you.

Garofalo Thiersch can help you in the following areas:

• Business Formation: Formation of closely held corporations, S-corporations, C-corporations, or LLCs.
• Corporate Drafting: Structuring buy-sell agreements, drafting of bylaws and articles of incorporation.
• Dissolution: Sale of business capital, assessment of debts and assets, mergers, and transfers of shares.
• Estate Planning: Asset protection, business succession planning, estate tax issues, life insurance policies, and ownership issues.
• Business Expansion and Management: Mergers and acquisitions, partnership agreements.