Business Formation

Murray, Plumb & Murray has assisted with the formation and start-up of thousands of businesses, ranging from multi-layer corporations to sole proprietorships. The start-up of a business presents a wide range of legal obstacles including: forming a business entity; arranging a solid capital base; acquiring facilities and equipment; and ensuring compliance with government regulations. Murray, Plumb & Murray's corporate attorneys are experienced in navigating these obstacles.

• forming corporations, limited liability companies, general and limited partnerships, and other business entities;
• conducting day-to-day operations of business entities, including preparing minutes and resolutions;
• issuing and transferring stock and other securities;
• buying and selling businesses, their stock and assets;
• merging, reorganizing and dissolving corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships;
• negotiating, preparing, and reviewing:
  • shareholder agreements,
  • employment and termination agreements,
  • equipment leases,
  • licensing agreements,
  • franchise agreements,
  • supplier contracts,
  • customer agreements,
  • financing agreements,
  • security agreements,
  • and other contracts necessary and familiar to businesses;
• dealing with government agencies;
• dealing with unfair tactics from competitors;
• advising on trade name protection; and
• assisting your tax preparer with research on tax issues when requested and, should it become necessary, defending the corporation in tax court.

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