Practice Groups
Corporate & Transactional
Starting a business, growing it, protecting it and eventually transitioning it all come with legal questions that can feel overwhelming without the right team behind you.
Whether you are launching your first venture, buying or selling a company, negotiating a commercial deal or figuring out what happens to your business when you are ready to step back, we understand the pressure that comes with those decisions. Our corporate and transactional attorneys work with businesses of all sizes across New York’s Capital Region and beyond to handle the legal side so you can focus on running your company.
We take a practical, no-nonsense approach. That means clear advice, efficient execution and no unnecessary complexity. We offer flexible fee arrangements, including flat fee packages for many corporate services, so you get the legal support you need at a price point that works for your business.
In this practice group
Business Formations & Entity Selection
You have an idea and you are ready to move. The question is: what kind of entity do you form, and how do you set it up correctly from the start?
Explore →Mergers & Acquisitions
Buying or selling a business is one of the most significant transactions you will ever be involved in, and the details matter.
Explore →Corporate Governance and Equity
Once your business is up and running, keeping it properly organized matters more than most owners realize, until a dispute arises, a lender asks for your corporate records or a potential investor wants to see your cap table.
Explore →Contracts & Commercial Agreements
Most business disputes come down to a contract that was poorly drafted, misunderstood or never put in writing at all.
Explore →Corporate Restructurings
The structure that made sense when you started your business does not always fit where you are today.
Explore →Business Succession Planning
What happens to your business when you are ready to step back, retire or if something unexpected happens to you?
Explore →Common situations.
Business owners are often looking for help with questions like:
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How should I structure my business for where we are now and where we are heading?
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What should I be thinking about before I sign this contract, lease, or deal document?
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How do I protect the value of the business I have built?
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What happens if I bring in a partner, investor, key employee, or family member?
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How do I prepare for a future sale, transition, or succession plan?
Predictable options begin with a conversation.
Tell us what is in front of you. We will help you understand your options and what each one involves.