Business Contracts and Agreements

At Wyckoff Law Firm, P.A., we know the importance of making sure that our clients’ business contracts and agreements are negotiated and drafted correctly. As business lawyers in the Sarasota and Bradenton area for 20 years, we have been putting our experience to work to ensure that our client’s interests and rights are protected. As business lawyers, we want to make sure that our clients’ present, short-term, and long-term goals are taken into consideration when engaged in the preparation of contracts for business sales and purchases.

Even though it may at any given time appear to you that your business is running smoothly and everyone is getting along, in business, at some point disputes are inevitable. This is why we take such detailed care when it comes to the development and implementation of our client’s business agreements and contracts. Our goal is to represent you and your business by drafting provisions 1) with the success of your business in mind and 2) to protect you and your business from unnecessary liability. Our practical experience serves us well in the preparation of contracts for business sales and purchases.

Business Formation and Entities in Florida

We assist small businesses with the formation of many types of business entities. There are several reasons to consider one type of business entity over another, such as personal liability, asset protection, the type of business you would like to operate, and tax implications.

Though popular, the limited liability company (LLC) isn’t for everyone. It is more expensive than a corporation and in some cases, it may have some disadvantages, but in other cases it may have some advantages. We can explain the pros and cons of LLCs, C-corps, S-corps, limited partnerships, general partnerships, and limited liability limited partnerships to help you decide on the one that is the most well-suited for you and your enterprise.

We can advise you on both the practical and legal implications of the different types of business entities.

 

Starting Your New Business — Business Formation

Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships

When starting a business or purchasing a business or real estate, it is often a very good idea to do so using a limited liability entity such as a corporation, limited liability limited partnership or limited liability company. We will take the time to understand your business and your goals so that we can recommend the proper form of business structure for you. We realize that oftentimes our clients need to form their business entity quickly, thus, we have taken the steps that are necessary for us to be able to provide same-day service in such circumstances.

Once you’ve chosen the type of business you would like to form (such as a partnership, corporation, limited liability company, etc.) we can then provide the registration, documentation, and preparation of essential agreements. We can negotiate, draft, or review the business entity agreements including negotiating and/or defining the rights and responsibilities of your owners, managers, officers, and/or directors as appropriate.

Selling or Buying a Business?

If you are selling or buying a business, we can handle the details, from negotiating non-compete agreements and consulting contracts to ensuring payment of the purchase price through cash, promissory notes, security agreements, real estate mortgages, and/or personal guarantees.
Our practical and results-oriented approach to protecting your business interests is designed to save you a great deal of time, money, and trouble later on.

To schedule an appointment with an attorney, please call 941-795-6565 or send us an e-mail.