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DC Law Group PLLC - Seattle, WA Law Firm
DC Law Group represents entrepreneurs and businesses, both large and small. Our experienced Seattle business attorneys can help you with a variety of business matters. Whether you are buying an existing business, opening a manufacturing plant, or simply expanding your business statewide, our lawyers can assist you.
Starting a Business
Starting a business can be an exciting opportunity, but it is important that you choose the right business structure to protect yourself and your company. Sole proprietorships are the simplest type of business to start, but provide no liability protection and you and the business will be considered to be the same legal entity. Partnerships allow multiple parties to operate a business together, but also provide limited liability protection. LLCs, S-corporations and C-corporations provide the greatest legal protection, but are more complicated to create. There are also tax implications to choosing different types of business structures, in addition to liability issues. The experienced business law attorneys at DC Law Group can assist you in choosing the right business structure and in completing all necessary documents and paperwork to get the structure established.
No matter what business structure you choose, there are other specific legal issues you may need to address. For instance, you may need to draft a partnership agreement or obtain state or local licensing and permits to operate. At DC Law Group, we help people to start both small local businesses and large Seattle corporations. We will inform you of all of your legal obligations and help you to fulfill them.
Operating a Business
DC Law Group also helps established businesses with all aspects of operating a business. For instance, both public and private companies may need legal assistance in interacting with shareholders and in creating shareholder agreements. Managing employees and executives can also be a challenge for business owners and we can help you to put together executive compensation packages or to draft employment agreements and covenants-not-to-compete so you can protect your business interests and your obligation to investors.
Another major aspect of running a business involves entering into contracts and we have experience negotiating and drafting agreements, as well as in representing clients in breach of contract situations. We understand that a comprehensive agreement is essential to protect your business and legal interests, and we know how to negotiate to get the deal done while still covering all of your bases.
Mergers and Acquisitions and Business Succession Planning
When a business changes ownership or goes through a significant shift in organization, a number of legal issues arise. Not only do contracts and agreements have to be drafted, but business valuations have to be done and due diligence must be performed to make sure the deal is a good one. We have experience representing clients in mergers and acquisitions, as well as in advising clients on business succession planning so your business can continue to operate even when you are no longer at the helm.
Getting Business Law Help
If you are ready to start a business or if you need to restructure your current business to meet long-term and short-term goals, our firm can also provide the legal advice you need.
Seattle business attorneys at DC Law Group specialize in the following business-related legal matters: