AP Law lawyers are experienced in advising clients on how to start and grow businesses. We assist private and public companies, large and small, with entity formation, transformation, exit strategies, and business disputes. AP Law works with clients to choose or transition to a form of entity uniquely tailored to address their current and future objectives, as well as advises on limitation of liability, tax planning, management and operations, and profit-sharing.

As a company is formed and matures we encourage clients to develop proper documentation that may not ordinarily be their highest priority in the early stages of their business. It is essential that new and growing businesses specifically outline the key responsibilities and roles of the business owners and managers, including written procedures for running their business efficiently and managing disputes. With proper planning in place, a company is better positioned to handle the unexpected challenges that face maturing businesses. We also provide strategic advice (and dispute resolution) regarding corporate structure, employment, shareholders, licensing, distribution, executive compensation and exit strategies.

Aspects of business formation, transition and exit include:

• Forming LLC’s, C corporations, S corporations, benefit corporations, joint ventures, and partnerships.
• Developing general corporate (entity) governance documentation such as LLC operating agreements, corporate bylaws, shareholder and membership agreements (including buy sell provisions), board and LLC meeting minutes and procedures, and registration rights agreements.
• Negotiating and solving owner and management disputes.
• Developing strategies to sell or exit the business.