Strategic Business Planning Legal Counsel
Successful business operations result from effective planning that includes an examination of legal strategies and the legal implications of existing and proposed business practices. Business development, the sale or purchase of assets or stock in corporations, or interests in partnerships or limited liability companies, and mergers and acquisitions, all require an analysis of the legal and tax options.
Extensive Business Experience
At the law firm of Witman Stadtmauer, P.A., we have extensive experience providing strategic business planning, advice and legal counsel to New York, New Jersey, and Florida businesses. Our business planning extends to clients throughout the New Jersey and New York metropolitan area and Florida.
We believe that good business practice requires skilled legal representation. We also understand that sound legal decisions must make good business sense. Our business law attorneys help businesses at all stages of development, from formation to growing the business, mergers and acquisition, compliance and dissolution.
Skilled Business Formation Attorneys
A significant component of our strategic business planning practice involves advising businesses regarding choice of legal form. We advise clients regarding the advantages and disadvantages of forming sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited liability partnerships (LLPs), and corporations (profit, and electing S status or remaining a qualified small business stock company, and non-profit private foundations).
Comply With State And Federal Laws And Regulations
Our business planning lawyers help clients meet all requirements to maintain compliance with state and federal business and tax laws. This includes initial business registrations, annual report filings, industry specific licenses and permits, and executive compensation and benefit planning.
Business Agreements, Succession Planning
Our business planning lawyers develop and draft operating and shareholder agreements, including employment and consulting contracts, leases, and asset purchases and sales, and acquisitions and dispositions of business interests, both through taxable and non-taxable transactions. We also assist clients with succession planning to existing employees or family members.
Real Estate
We are skilled with assisting clients with the purchase and sale of commercial real property and residential real estate. In conjunction with our client’s estate planning needs, we also assist in the transfer of property to children, entities, and trusts.
If you own or operate a business in New Jersey or the New York metropolitan area, contact us to schedule a confidential consultation.