Small Business Counseling & Formation Attorneys in Tonawanda, New York

The good news is you do not have to navigate the process of establishing a new business on your own. There are a myriad of issues to consider with respect to protecting yourself and your personal assets when it comes to starting a new business. Depending on the type of business you are setting up, the type of entity you select can have very important consequences and afford very specific protections than running a business under your personal name without any legal protection. We can also work with your CPA or tax professional in determining which entity type is the best for your business based on state and federal tax laws to ensure maximum protection and strategic tax planning.

At Rossi & DeMarco, PLLC, our attorneys help counsel small business clients in Tonawanda, New York, and Amherst or Wheatfield, and throughout Erie County and Niagara County, New York. 

• Business Formations: Whether you are just starting a business or are part of an existing company, we can help you choose the most appropriate and advantageous type of organizational structure, including LLCs, partnerships and corporations, including an analysis of advantages and disadvantages with respect to tax liability, legal liability, costs and level of control.

• Buy-Sell Agreements: When you are considering buying or selling a business, it is essential that you consult with an experienced attorney who can provide you with the benefits and drawbacks, as well as a detailed explanation of any contract terms and provisions.

• Shareholder Agreements: Having a comprehensive and specific shareholder agreement in place allows all shareholders to understand their rights and obligations. Our attorneys can help navigate shareholders/partners of businesses understand their rights under various agreements.

• Operating Agreements: To ensure the terms of any operating agreements are favorable and appropriate for your business, our attorneys can review an existing operating agreement or draft an operating agreement for a new business.

• Day-to-Day Operations: Regardless of the business issues or transactions you are facing, our firm is here to help you whenever you need our assistance, or if you are a small business that needs an outside general counsel to be available to assist with the numerous issues that come up every day for business owners.

• Contract Review: If you are asked to join an existing business, have an agreement presented to you from a perspective partner, vendor, client or any other third party, our attorneys can review to ensure that you know what you are signing and how it may impact your business bottom line. Signing these types of agreements without effective legal counsel can oftentimes have unintended consequences so it is important not to sign anything unless you are absolutely confident that you understand your rights and obligations.

The attorneys at Rossi & DeMarco, PLLC know the risks you are taking because they are all entrepreneurs themselves. They also understand that while you are not looking for problems, sometimes they find you. Do not let legal questions and concerns keep you up at night when starting and running your business. Let the attorneys at Rossi & DeMarco, PLLC guide you on the right path towards success.

If you are looking to start a new business or make changes to an existing small business in or around Tonawanda, New York, or nearby in Amherst or Wheatfield, or anywhere in Erie County or Niagara County, contact Rossi & DeMarco, PLLC.