Business Law

The Everett Law Group advises business owners, entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses in various industries and at different stages of development. We work closely with our clients to understand their business objectives which may include minimizing certain business risks and developing a plan toward long-term growth. Our services are comprehensive, ranging from incorporating a new business to drafting ongoing business contracts to sales and purchases of businesses. 

In addition to traditional business owners, we work with physicians, dentists, attorneys and other professionals that have unique needs specific to their areas of professional practice. 

Our business services include:

Entity Selection and Formation

  • S-Corporations

  • C-Corporations

  • Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)

  • Partnerships

  • Professional corporations

Ownership, Management and Structural Advice

  • LLC operating agreements

  • Shareholder agreements

  • Partnership agreements

  • Buy-sell agreements and succession planning

  • Voting and management issues

Drafting and Negotiating Contracts

  • Consulting and independent contractor agreements

  • General business contracts

  • Letters of intent and confidentiality agreements

  • Asset and stock purchase agreements

  • Joint ventures and strategic alliances

Ongoing Operational and Strategic Advice

  • Annual meetings, resolutions and corporate minutes

  • Trademark and copyright protection

  • Business succession planning 

  • Purchases, sales and transfers of businesses

  • Dissolutions

We act as "outside counsel" to businesses needing ongoing operational and strategic advice. We also work on a project-by-project basis. For businesses that have specialized projects or require a team of lawyers, we work closely with specialists in areas such as intellectual property, tax and employment law to offer clients continuous and coordinated services.