Choice of Business Entity. When you are starting a business or
evaluating the growth of your business in the last few years, it
is critical to choose the correct entity within which to operate
that business. In Pennsylvania, you have many different options,
including, corporations, limited partnerships, general
partnerships, limited liability companies, non-profits.
Depending on your choice, there are also a number of different
elections or options available. We assist business clients in
this process by reviewing the goals and individual facts in each
situation. Armed with this information, we can recommend the
best entity. We also can provide clients with legal advice
about the following related areas:
- Business formation
- Business succession and estate planning
- Corporate, shareholder, and partnership disputes
- Director and officer liability
- Dissolution
- Insurance
- Partnerships
- Reorganization
- Restructuring
Many problems can be avoided or resolved more easily with
appropriate business planning at the outset. Please call one of
Business Law attorneys with your questions.
Business Planning. Once you have chosen an appropriate entity,
your business is ready to grow and prosper. Along that path,
business owners will be faced with a number of issues that will
require assistance from a competent attorney. These issues might
include:
- Building or acquiring facilities or equipment
- Contracting for the purchase or sale of goods and services
- Developing policies, procedures, and plans
concerning employees and independent contractors,
including the drafting of appropriate employment
agreements and/or covenants not to compete
- Insurance coverage & claims litigation
- Leases
- Licensing
- Trade secrets
No matter the issue, one of our business law attorneys has had
some experience with a problem similar to yours. Call our office
and our business team will be ready to assist you.
Tax Planning . One of the most complex areas that a business
owner faces is the myriad of various federal, state, and local
taxes. Failing to plan in this area can have a disastrous effect
on the profitability of your business. We can help with quality
planning and compliance services in all areas of federal, state,
and local taxation. Our business attorneys can provide
assistance in the following areas:
- Corporate, partnership, and hybrid entity taxation
- Individual income tax
- Estate and trust planning, wealth preservation, and death tax
minimization
- Tax compliance and litigation services
- ERISA, pension and profit sharing plans, and employee
compensation and benefits
- Asset protection planning
- Tax exempt organizations (including help with achieving 501(c)
status)
O ne of the leading causes of business failures is poor tax
compliance. At the outset of your business, or as you are
contemplating expansion, it is especially critical to be aware
of all relevant taxing authorities and regulations. We can help
you assess your needs in this important area.
Business
Law & Planning Department members:
Joseph T. Messina,
Craig A. Zonna,
John B. Enders,
James H. Richardson, Jr.,
Thomas J. Minarcik,
and
Melissa H. Shirey |
