Business Law
We have learned that you cannot re-tool a lawyer to really understand business, which is why we hire attorneys who have been business owners or officers themselves. Our approach is to connect our advice to the business solution and most importantly, look for the value-add. Through our General Counsel Program we are a competitive advantage for our clients. We provide solid, business-savvy advice on the full range of issues affecting your company, and build lasting relationships by providing an uncommonly positive experience. We are highly competent, smart, innovative, arrogance-free, and seriously focused on effectively serving our clients.
The Problem: Unfortunately, many businesses are set up as sole proprietorships, which make the owners and their personal assets liable for the debts and obligations of the company. Setting up a company as a corporation or other entity will solve this problem by shielding your personal assets from attack. Those owners who have already set up their businesses as corporations or other entities often neglect to take the necessary actions under state law to protect their companies and personal assets from attack by creditors or the government. Understanding these key business law issues is essential to proper planning and growth.
Our Approach: The MosterWynne General Counsel Program™ advises business owners on what type of business structure is best to suit their needs, whether a Corporation, Limited Partnership, LLC, or other entity. We help business owners select the legal entity based upon a variety of factors including tax planning, limitation of liability, growth expectations, efficiency of operation, and other issues. The Firm also advises its clients on how to administer their business entities and avoid mistakes that could result in personal liability.
The Problem: Legal infrastructure is to businesses what brick and mortar is to buildings. Businesses must develop contracts and procedures in critical areas including purchase/servicing, employment, shareholder/partnership, and technology, among others. Additionally, intellectual property including patents, trademarks, and copyrights must be protected. Failure to obtain expertise can lead to expensive problems and litigation down the road. Many clients borrow documents from prior businesses or competitors and do not consider the specific issues unique to their venture. This leads to unpredictability and increased exposure.
Our Approach: The MosterWynne General Counsel Program™provides its clients with the legal documentation necessary to effectuate business operations, ensure predictability, and minimize liability. Services include drafting of contracts utilized by the business such as purchase agreements, vendor contracts, employment agreements, shareholder agreements, non-competition clauses, and other documents. In addition, we can draft any and all human resource documents, such as policies and procedure manuals, employee manuals, and any other needed documentation to protect against liability that comes with employees. We will also review the documentation currently being utilized by our clients to determine whether their interests are properly protected.
The Problem: Established companies are armed with in-house counsel to advise on the array of issues that relate to business activities. A new contract comes in that appears to be too good to be true. Fortunately, once the attorney reviews the agreement the same conclusion is reached. And what about that big contract prepared by a new client or supplier? Counsel will scrutinize the language to ensure that the client is protected in all respects ranging from the clarity of the terms to the measure of damages in the event of default. Most times just having access to a highly skilled attorney leads to business peace of mind.
Our Approach: The MosterWynne General Counsel Program™was designed to evaluate the full spectrum of issues confronted by our business clients and to protect their interests. Our mission is to provide sophisticated and efficient service and to facilitate the business deal, not obstruct the process. As business owners ourselves, we understand that our advice must be directed to the bottom line. We can provide assistance in a wide range of matters including mergers & acquisitions and other transactions.
Business Formation Services & Counsel To Existing Businesses
Legal Infrastructure
Transactional Services
