Sterling, Virginia Business Law Attorneys

Lawyers Assisting With Business Transactions, Contracts, and Other Legal Issues in Sterling, VA

Operating a business successfully will require owners and partners to address multiple types of legal issues, from establishing the right entity to managing day-to-day operations and negotiating major transactions. The business law attorneys at Fox & Moghul provide comprehensive legal services to help clients in Sterling, Virginia address these challenges and achieve their goals. Whether you are forming a new company, completing a merger, or protecting your intellectual property, our lawyers can provide skilled legal guidance and representation to address your business's unique needs.

Business Formation

Starting a new business is an exciting venture, but it also requires careful planning and informed decision-making. Choosing the ideal business structure is a critical step of the business formation process. This decision will affect a company's tax obligations, the liability protections that apply to owners and partners, and the flexibility of ongoing operations. Fox & Moghul can help you understand the benefits and drawbacks of different business entities, which may include:

• Sole Proprietorships: This simple business structure will offer complete control to the owner, but it comes with unlimited personal liability, which could create financial risk.
• Partnerships: This type of entity may be suitable for businesses with two or more owners. Options for general or limited partnerships may be used to provide partners with different levels of control and liability protections.
• Limited Liability Companies (LLCs): This entity combines liability protection with pass-through taxation, making it a popular choice for small businesses. It also allows for flexible operations.
• Corporations: These entities provide strong liability protection and the ability to raise capital by issuing stock. Different options include S-corporations or C-corporations, which can affect taxation and business operations.

In addition to selecting the right entity, our attorneys can help draft and review essential documents to establish a strong foundation for a business. These may include:

• LLC Operating Agreements: These agreements will outline the roles, responsibilities, and rights of members in an LLC.
• Shareholder Agreements: These agreements will define the relationships between shareholders in a corporation and the obligations that apply to different parties.
• Founders' Agreements: These agreements will clarify the contributions, responsibilities, and equity distribution among the founders of a startup company.

Legal Support for Business Transactions

Major business transactions will often involve multiple types of complex legal and financial issues. Whether you are planning to expand your operations, acquire another company, or sell assets, Fox & Moghul can provide the legal support you need to make informed decisions and protect your interests. Our attorneys assist with:

• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): We can help negotiate and structure deals to align with your business objectives, while also helping ensure continuity of operations when combining two companies.
• Asset and Stock Purchases and Sales: Our lawyers can help facilitate transactions that involve the transfer of business assets or ownership interests. We can ensure that these deals are structured correctly while performing due diligence and protecting against liability.
• Business Valuations and Buyouts: Our attorneys can make sure the value of a business is assessed correctly, and we can structure buyout agreements to minimize risk while maximizing value.

Addressing Additional Business Law Issues

Business owners, partners, shareholders, and other stakeholders may encounter a wide range of legal challenges that will require strategic solutions. Our attorneys can assist with issues related to:

• Intellectual Property Protection: We help businesses secure copyrights and trademarks to safeguard their brands and creative assets.
• Employment Agreements: We can draft and enforce non-compete and non-solicitation agreements to protect the interests of a business.
• Franchise Agreements: Our lawyers work with business owners who will be operating franchises and franchisors who will be licensing their names and procedures to franchisees, helping them establish legal agreements that will protect their rights and interests.
• Licensing and Joint Ventures: We work with our clients to structure agreements and facilitate collaborations that will meet their needs.
• Business Financing: We can help business owners understand the available funding options, including SBA loans. We can draft agreements for loans, investments, and capital infusions.
• Business Restructuring or Dissolution: We assist with the orderly wind-down of operations or restructuring to improve a business's financial health and operational efficiency.

Contact Our Sterling Business Lawyers

Building and managing a business will involve a variety of legal complexities, and Fox & Moghul can help address these concerns effectively. Whether you need assistance with business formation, transactions, or other legal matters, we can help you develop successful business strategies that will allow you to achieve your goals. To schedule a consultation with a Sterling business law attorney, contact our office at 703-652-5506.