Business & Corporate

Franklin & Prokopik’s attorneys are skilled in managing all aspects of business and corporate law for companies of all sizes and structures. When related litigation does become necessary, the firm’s attorneys are experienced in representing clients in business litigation matters.

AREAS OF SERVICE

  • Business entity planning and formation
    • Determining the most suitable type of corporate entity
    • Document drafting
    • Related filings
    • Obtaining appropriate licenses and/or authority
  • Business structure and governance documents
    • Operating agreements
    • Buy-sell agreement
    • By-laws
  • Ongoing monitoring and updates to business structures and related documents
  • Contract vetting, negotiation and drafting internal transactions, including the tender and/or transfer of shares and executing the purchase of interests pursuant to a related buy-sell agreement
  • External transactions such as the purchase of a business, in whole or in part, including the related due diligence, negotiation, and preparation of related documents.
  • Copyright litigation

Whether it is a manufacturing firm with fewer than 100 employees or a sole proprietorship with one employee, Franklin & Prokopik recognizes that small businesses come in many shapes and sizes and each has special legal needs.

Small Business Services

  • Capitalization and finance issues
    • General counsel services, including:
    • Developing and maintaining appropriate documents
    • Negotiating and drafting various types of contracts and other transaction documents
  • Sale and purchase of businesses or other assets, including:
    • Determining what type of transaction to utilize (e.g., asset purchase or stock purchase)
    • Negotiating and drafting the documents necessary to carry out the transaction, including letters of intent, purchase agreements, and non-competition agreements
  • Dissolution and winding up of a business entity

Firm Qualifications

Franklin & Prokopik’s attorneys are skilled in managing all aspects of business and corporate law for companies of all sizes and structures. When related litigation does become necessary, the firm’s attorneys are experienced in representing clients in business litigation matters.