Business Law
Throughout the years, Bulman Dunie has been advising business clients in all aspects of the ownership and operation of small to medium size businesses. Additionally, Bulman Dunie attorneys have hands on experience as owners of various small businesses. Whether you are starting or buying a new business, operating or expanding an existing business, or looking to sell your business, our staff has the knowledge and experience to assist in solving problems and achieving your goals.
Areas of Assistance
If you have a business-related problem, chances are our staff has handled a similar problem for another client. While it is not possible to list all of the services we provide, here is a brief list of areas in which our staff can assist you:
- Formation of new business entities such as corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships
- Creation of agreements between owners of a business regarding such matters as transfers of stock by one or more owners, buyouts at death or disability
- Negotiation and drafting of real estate leases and equipment leases
- Purchase and sale of commercial real estate
- Introductions to lenders and negotiation of commercial loans
- Preparation of employment contracts and employee manuals; resolution of employee claims
- Negotiation and preparation of contracts with vendors, distributors and suppliers
- Acquisitions, sales and mergers of businesses
- Reviewing and negotiating Franchise Agreements (See Franchise Law for more details)
We Will Guide You Through Whatever Challenges You are Facing
Forming a new business is a time for optimism and commitment to pursuing a business plan. If the business will be owned by more than one individual, it should also be a time to reach an understanding and agreement between the owners. Will decisions be made by unanimous consent, by majority vote or some other method? Will each of the owners have responsibility for all aspects of the business or will there be designated responsibilities? What if one owner wants to sell to a person outside the business? What happens if an owner dies or becomes disabled? What if an owner quits and wants to work for another company? What if that company is a competitor? Over the years, Bulman Dunie has worked with its clients to answer these and other questions and to create a mutually acceptable agreement between the owners.
Bulman Dunie works with clients to determine in what form the business will be run. While many businesses are formed as corporations, a large number of businesses are now being operated as limited liability companies. Bulman Dunie provides clients with the pros and cons of corporations, limited liability companies, and other business entities.