General

Corporate Formation, Organization and Licensing

Our attorneys assist in the formation of businesses, from the early discussions that determine what entity is appropriate for a particular business venture, to preparing the documents necessary to create that legal structure. We also counsel clients and prepare agreements relating to shareholder relationships, executive employment and employee stock incentive plans and capitalization agreements.

Florida is among the most regulated states in terms of licensing. Our corporate law attorneys can assist in obtaining the necessary licenses required by Florida law, such as alcoholic beverage licenses, securities and real estate brokerage licenses and the licenses necessary to engage in the import and export of products.

General Corporate Counseling

We provide counsel on all aspects of business operations. These include issues relating to officer and director liability, observance of corporate formalities to maintain shareholder protection from liability, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, product liability and warranty matters and tax structuring and planning.

Preparation of General Commercial Agreements

Our Corporate practice assists clients in structuring and negotiating their business relationships and drafting written contracts that evidence and implement those arrangements. Our attorneys frequently assist both manufacturers and distributors with the preparation of distribution agreements and routinely prepare agreements for supply and sales contractors representatives, and ownership of proprietary inventions, as well as employees in regard to noncompetition, confidentiality; sales and service. We also create documents for commercial financing such as lines of credit, term loans and factoring and asset backed lending arrangements. To the extent needed, our attorneys prepare basic, standardized forms that may be used by a business in the provision of its goods or services.

Publications

Corporate Law Advisory 2008