Rhode Island Business Attorney
Our firm advises and represents companies and entrepreneurs with a broad range of business related services. Our legal team advises our clients on Rhode Island business law, start-up assistance relating to the formation of an entity, the protection of a trademark or license agreement and assist with buying or selling a business.
Business Startup Services
Starting a business requires thorough planning. Our Rhode Island business lawyer assists business owners in the formation of legally sound business entities and helps entrepreneurs devise business strategies that help them achieve their goals. Our law firm advises on the business startup and formation process including issues related to selection of entity type and jurisdiction.
C Corporation
S Corporation
State filing
Federal filing for tax purposes
- Limited Liability Company (LLC) - Rhode Island LLC
Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC)
Limited Partnerships (LP)
Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP)
Business Entity Formation
- Filing of forms with the RI Secretary of States Office
- Custom drafting of Operating Agreements
- Custom drafting of Shareholder Agreements
- Custom drafting of Partnership Agreements
- Initial Action and/or Voting by Members and/or Shareholders
- Contribution Agreements
- Employer Identification Number (EIN) filing with the Internal Revenue Service
Other Business related legal services
- Registered Agent Services
- Filing of Annual Report Forms
- Fictitious name change filings
- Registration of Foreign Businesses
- Business License Applications
- Federal Trademark Applications
- Federal Copyright Applications
- Contract review, negotiating, and drafting for a wide variety of businesses
Buying and Selling Businesses
Our firm can guide business owners in the multi-stage process of buying or selling a business including:
- Negotiation of terms and drafting of the deal memorandum
- Advising sellers on legal strategies to address issues raised during the
due diligence process
- Advising buyers on conducting legal due diligence
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating the extensive documentation involved in a business transaction, such as asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements and security agreements
Business Law Frequently Asked Questions
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