Corporate & Securities Practice
Corporations law or corporate law is the field of law concerning the creation and regulation of corporations and other business organizations such as limited liability companies (LLC) and partnerships. A corporation like several other business entities, is a juristic person that is legally treated, in certain instances, as a person; the corporation can own property, execute contracts, sue, and be sued. Corporate law also includes the law governing the relationships among various constituents of a business entity such as members, partners, shareholders, directors and management.
In the United States, corporations, as well as other entities like limited liability companies, are generally incorporated or organized, under the laws of a particular state. The corporate law of a corporation's state of incorporation generally governs that corporation's internal governance even if the corporation's operations take place outside of that state. The corporate laws of the various states differ - in some cases significantly - from state to state. The federal laws of the United States and local law may also be applicable sources of corporate law. As a result, it is important to consult a corporate lawyer to determine the most appropriate or advantageous state in which to incorporate, particularly if the company will transact business in more than one state.
How We Serve Our Clients
We represent both emerging and established businesses in their most important business transactions, from start-up through raising capital, mergers and acquisitions, and beyond. Working closely with entrepreneurs, we provide counsel on strategic legal issues such as entity formation and location - advising whether an LLC, S-Corp., limited partnership or some other legal entity as well as the state of incorporation would be the most appropriate for a given business venture. Often in conjunction with entity formation, our counsel turns to the issues of raising capital, through issuance of debt and equity securities or securing some other form of venture capital. Our corporate representation also entails mergers and acquisitions (M&A), whereby we provide legal and business advise to clients who are in the position to buy, sell or merge with another entity. Our attorneys also regularly advise clients in one of the most talked about areas of corporate law in recent years - corporate governance. In light of the recent Wall Street scandals, directors, management, and shareholders are more concerned than ever in ensuring the legal and moral integrity of their business.
Working so closely with clients in our diverse corporate practice, we develop long-term relationships in which our attorneys serve as trusted legal and business advisors throughout the life of the corporation. Because many of our clients are small privately-held companies without the resources to employ a staff of attorneys like many Fortune 500 companies, we can serve as virtual in-house counsel, serving our clients' needs on a daily basis.
