Experienced Lawyers Helping New Businesses Get Started
Most people who are starting a business want to get moving on their plans and do not want to be hindered by complex legal procedures. But the legal decisions you make early on can play a major role in determining how things go later.
At the Watkins Firm, we strive to make the business formation process straightforward and stress-free for you regardless of the entity you choose. This means we serve both individual entrepreneurs and those embarking on a joint venture. For a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss how we can help you, contact us at our offices in San Diego.
Choosing an Entity and Drafting Key Agreements
The formation of a business entity is the first step toward determining how the business will be managed and controlled, as well as the relationship between it and its owners and investors.
Our experienced business formation attorneys can help you explore your options and choose an appropriate California business entity for your goals. Some major options include:
- Corporations (subdivided into C and S corporations)
- Limited liability companies (LLCs)
- Limited liability partnerships (LLPs)
- Medical practices
- Nonprofit entities
- Trusts
Business formation is not, however, just about choosing an entity and registering with the Secretary of State. Many entities require the drafting of articles of incorporation, bylaws, operating agreements and other documents that can have a significant impact going forward.
We also assist new businesses with the drafting of key business contracts, including employment agreements, franchise agreements and more.
Making Sure Joint Venturers Are Personally Protected
If you are getting involved in any sort of joint venture, it is particularly important to take steps to protect your personal assets and decide how the business or investments will be managed.
Our attorneys can counsel you on how best to pursue your personal goals through appropriate business entity selection and the drafting and negotiation of agreements between co-owners or investors such as buy-sell, partnership and shareholder agreements.
We look forward to helping you get your business off the ground with an eye toward its future prosperity and your own personal protection. Contact us to discuss your options.
