Corporate & Business Law

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When managing a business or corporation, there are legal issues that need to be addressed to ensure your company is properly managed. Our experienced corporate law attorneys represent companies of all sizes and types regarding all areas of business. Dealing with business issues, such as choosing the correct entity formation, maintaining the proper corporate formalities or employee relations issues, can be a daunting and often overwhelming task.

HoganWillig’s business law team knows that business owners and entrepreneurs operating in New York State face a multitude of legal issues. Our team is adept at achieving the business objectives of our clients and provide a variety of services to assist clients in the operation of their businesses. We also have an on-staff Certified Public Accountant to assist with compliance with state and federal taxation laws, audits, tax returns and filings, and more.

While typically clients contact their attorney when the need arises (a lawsuit has been commenced or an incident occurs to which the business must react), HoganWillig offers proactive services which can help solve problems before they arise:

• Review existing contracts, including buy/sell agreements, employment contracts, lease agreements and independent contractor agreements.
• Examine corporate records to ensure that appropriate record keeping and corporate governance is occuring in order to maintain your corporate identity and personal liability.
• Evaluate employee relations issues, including wage and hour issues, employment policies and handbooks, training for employees on sexual harassment or other topics, mandated state and federal posting requirements.
• On-staff Certified Public Accountant available to assist with tax compliance and planning.
• Review of insurance policies for necessary business protection.
• Business succession planning, estate planning and asset protection.

HoganWillig's team of experienced bankruptcy attorneys counsel clients on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankrutpcies. We work on a case-by-case basis with competitive rates. Typically, legal fees start at $950.00 plus filing fees.

We strive to develop working relationships with our clients that are based on consistent communication and frequent interaction. This results in highly productive attorney-client relationships, which allows us to anticipate our clients’ needs and provide appropriate advice. We listen to our clients’ needs and goals and aim to provide all our clients with cost-effective and efficient legal advice.

Areas of Focus:

Corporate Formation   
Employee Contracts
Corporate Mergers
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13)
Billing Disagreements
Business / Asset Purchases & Sales
Dispute Arbitration
Financial Issues / Security Interests
Tax Planning Compliance
Trademark Law
Buy-Sell Agreements
Collections & Control of Bad Debt
Protection of Confidential Business Information
Business Succession / Estate Planning
Tax Returns & Filings
Labor & Employment Matters

Our Corporate Law Attorneys:

Diane R. Tiveron
Tammy L. Riddle
Carly Wilsman Speyer
Geffrey Gismondi
Carol A. Farrar
Amanda R. Amendola
Matthew S. Feldman
Leonard G. London
 

For more information see our Business FAQ or our Bankruptcy FAQ.

HoganWillig also offers additional services for its business and corporate clients.
These services include:

• IT
• Website Development and Internet Marketing
  • Website Design and Implementation
  • Website Updates
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Local Search Marketing
• Marketing and Advertising
  • Graphic Design services
  • Print/Promotional material
  • Business Cards
  • Letterhead
  • Etc.