A business formation lawyer can help entrepreneurs choose and establish the legal structure that best fits their goals, such as an LLC, corporation, partnership, or other entity. Attorneys may assist with formation documents, ownership agreements, operating rules, governance, liability protection, and compliance requirements. The right structure can affect taxes, management, fundraising, personal liability, and future growth, so legal guidance can help business owners understand their options before making long-term decisions.
Rosana Herrera-Ortega has over 26 years of legal experience serving business and non-profit clients from startups to Fortune 500 companies.
Matt Ackmann focuses on estate and tax planning for business owners, wealthy families, trusts, and tax-exempt organizations.
Salar Atrizadeh practices in Beverly Hills, CA, with a focus on business matters and transactions, agreements, and legal planning.
Amy J. Schrum is a Business Law attorney at Golden Heart Law, LLC in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Jeffrey R. Ludwig's work in Jacksonville, FL includes criminal law concerns, with attention to charges, evidence, and defense planning.
Dennis K. Drake practices in San Antonio, TX, with a focus on business legal matters and agreements, transactions, and company issues.
Robert Showers is a nationally recognized lawyer focusing on church and nonprofit law, litigation, personal injury, business, and employment matters.
Harvey I. Levin is a Family Law attorney in Encino, California, helping individuals and families navigate complex family law matters.
Principal attorney at Watson Law Firm, P.A. in Springdale, Arkansas, practicing in Northwest Arkansas since 1982 and Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Lawrence H. Jacobson is a Business Law attorney in Beverly Hills, California, serving businesses and individuals with practical legal guidance.
Founder of Malone & Associates, PC, bringing decades of legal and judicial experience to Business Law clients in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Alex Davis maintains a Los Angeles, CA practice focused on business law concerns, including contracts, operations, and commercial disputes.
Business law attorney with Richard Burt Professional Law Corporation in San Jose, California.
For business matters in Madison, WI, Mark D. Burish's practice addresses transactions, agreements, and legal planning.
G. S. Brant Perkins is a Business Law attorney at Perkins Law Firm, serving clients in Johnson, Arkansas.
Based in Omaha, NE, Tom Horgan's practice focuses on personal injury concerns and accident losses, liability, and claim strategy.
Don A. Smith is a Business Law attorney at Smith, Cohen & Horan, PLC, serving businesses and owners in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Jeffrey M. Sklarz is a business law attorney with Green & Sklarz LLC in New Haven, Connecticut.
Based in Escondido, CA, Carl L. Skaja's practice focuses on business matters and transactions, agreements, and legal planning.
Daniel B. Spitzer is a Business Law attorney in Encino, California, helping businesses and owners navigate complex legal matters.
Harvey Wendel is a real estate attorney with 60 years of experience in development, financing, sales, acquisitions, and arbitration.
Michael Devon Lee's work in Jacksonville, FL is centered on business law concerns, with attention to contracts, operations, and commercial disputes.
Patrick J. Monahan is the founder of Desert Valley Law, PLLC, serving business law clients in Glendale, Arizona.
The Boca Raton, FL profile for Patrick J. Mcburney highlights business legal matters, including agreements, transactions, and company issues.
Business law attorney with Zeisler & Zeisler, P.C. in Bridgeport, Connecticut, serving business clients on corporate and commercial matters.
Matthew L. Fryar is a Partner focusing on Business Law at Crouch, Harwell, Fryar & Ferner, PLLC in Springdale, Arkansas.
In Dallas, TX, Favad Bajaria works on business law matters involving contracts, transactions, and commercial disputes.
Steven Harold Haney's practice in Los Angeles, CA centers on business law matters, including contracts, transactions, and commercial disputes.
Darin P. Siefkes practices in Austin, TX, with a focus on business legal matters and agreements, transactions, and company issues.
Rancho Cucamonga business attorney helping individuals and businesses resolve disputes and legal challenges.
Leon Jones, Jr. is a Business Law attorney at Big Rock Legacy Law Group, PLC in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Business Law attorney at Satterwhite Reece Law Firm serving clients in Mobile, Alabama and the Gulf Coast region.
Founding attorney of Focus Law and principal business trial attorney, admitted to the California Bar in 2003 and serving businesses across Southern California.
W. Scott Lawler, Esq. is a Chandler, Arizona business law attorney with over 35 years of experience, licensed in Arizona and California.
Daniel Wagner's legal work in Aventura, FL focuses on business law concerns, including contracts, operations, and commercial disputes.
Ronald P. Slates' legal focus in Los Angeles, CA includes bankruptcy matters, covering debt relief, filings, and creditor issues.
Eric Proos, Founding Partner at Next Era Legal | Beverly Hills Business Lawyers, is listed in Beverly Hills, California. Directory profile category: Real Estate Law.
In Cherry Hill, NJ, Thomas J. Hagner works on employment law matters involving workplace rights, disputes, and employment issues.
Gabriel E. Sassoon is a Business Law attorney in Juneau, Alaska, providing personalized legal guidance to businesses and organizations.
Wisconsin attorney with 30 years of experience in commercial and business litigation, bankruptcy, and account collection.
Luke Anderson handles matters in Atlanta, GA involving business law concerns, including contracts, operations, and commercial disputes.
Founding partner representing individuals and corporations in complex civil litigation and business matters, with a focus on environmental and agricultural issu
Alison A. Tate works on injury claims in Boston, MA, addressing damages, insurance issues, and recovery options.
Founding Partner of Cohen Business Law Group, representing businesses in litigation and transactions in Los Angeles, CA.
Danny Little is a Business Law attorney at Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss, serving clients in Salinas, California.
Business law attorney at Arctic Law Alaska, LLC in Wasilla, also handling estate planning and family law matters.
Jared R. Callister is a Business Law attorney with Fishman, Larsen & Callister in Fresno, California.
Brian Durrell is a business law attorney at Durrell Law Group PC in Anchorage, Alaska.
Mark Harris provides legal counsel in business, real estate, insurance defense, employment, banking, healthcare, and immigration matters.
Founder of the Law Offices of Peter V Lathouris LLC, a Stamford business, litigation, real estate, and foreclosure attorney admitted in Connecticut since 1982.
Bruce L. Gordon is a business law attorney with Gordon, Dana & Gilmore, LLC in Birmingham, Alabama.
Anthony H. Misseldine is a Business Law attorney at JacksonWhite P.C. serving clients in Mesa, Arizona.
The Philadelphia, PA profile for Mark Yurovsky highlights family law matters, including custody, support, divorce, and family disputes.
Managing partner of the Dothan office, focusing on business and commercial litigation, wrongful death, personal injury and high asset divorce.
Michael J. Rossi's Boston, MA practice is focused on workplace legal matters, including employment disputes, rights, and claims.
Rancho Cucamonga personal injury attorney with over 20 years of experience serving the Inland Empire.
Louis Cole's practice in Dallas, TX centers on business law concerns, including contracts, operations, and commercial disputes.
Lisa D. Simantob maintains a Beverly Hills, CA practice focused on business law concerns, including contracts, operations, and commercial disputes.
Founder of the Law Offices of David H. Schwartz, INC., with more than 45 years of business and commercial litigation experience in the Bay Area.
Paul Jeffrey Carter is a business law attorney with Bergkvist, Bergkvist & Carter LLP in Long Beach, California.
How do I know if I need a business formation lawyer?
A business formation lawyer may help if you are starting a company, bringing on co-owners, or converting an existing business to a new structure. Legal guidance can help you choose an entity and set up ownership correctly from the start.
What does a business formation lawyer do?
A business formation lawyer advises on entity choice, prepares and files formation documents, drafts operating agreements or bylaws, and helps with initial registrations, licenses, and tax elections.
How much does a business formation lawyer cost?
Fees vary by location, the complexity of the business, and attorney experience. Many business formation lawyers charge a flat fee for standard formations. State filing fees are usually separate.
What types of business entities can a lawyer help form?
Business formation lawyers may help form limited liability companies, corporations, S corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, professional entities, and nonprofit organizations.
What should I bring to a business formation consultation?
Helpful information may include your proposed business name, a list of owners and their ownership percentages, your business plan, expected funding sources, and any existing agreements between the founders.
Is there a statute of limitations or deadline in business formation?
There is no deadline to form a business, but filing deadlines apply once you do. These may include tax election deadlines, annual report due dates, and license renewals. Disputes between owners are subject to state time limits.
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