Intellectual Property, Business, and Estate Planning

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Business Law Services

Formation

Selecting the right business entity (corporation, LLC, partnership, etc.) from the beginning helps ensure smooth operation and growth of your business.

There are many issues to consider when deciding which entity is best for your situation, including ownership, purpose of the business, taxes, and liability.

We know the right questions to ask you to make sure we create a great plan for your current needs, growth, and unexpected events.

We help you determine which type of business entity is best for your current needs and future plans.

Then we assist with the technicalities of formation and draft the important documents that protect you.

Transactions, Compliance, and Changes

Transactions

We can help draft, review, and negotiate contracts for most business situations, including

sales,
leases,
negotiable interests,
secured transactions,
employment agreements,
independent contractor agreements, and
non-disclosure agreements / confidentiality agreements.

We can also draft and review company policy documents, such as

bylaws,
sexual harassment policies,
data security policies,
anti-retaliation policies,
background check policies,
vacation policies,
leave policies,
etc.

Compliance

We can help you with:

Recordkeeping assistance
Annual Report filing
Registered Agent services

Changes

We can assist you with:

buying, selling, or otherwise transferring ownership of all or part of a business;
changing entity structure for an existing business, such as moving from a sole proprietorship to an LLC or C-corporation;
amendments to operating agreements, bylaws, and stockholder agreements;
assumed names; and
registration and domestication of businesses from other states.

Intellectual Property Protection

You work hard to build your business and brand, so it’s important to protect the intellectual property you create, whether it’s the core material of your business, or whether it’s the logos and slogans you use for promotion.

We can help you

register, maintain, license, and protect patents for your inventions;
register, maintain, license, and protect trademarks that identify your brand;
copyright material authored by you or your business; and
protect your trade secrets and other confidential information.

Recent Posts About Business Law

Fortress or Castle? LLC vs. Corporation (Which Do You Need?)

For most small businesses: Start with an LLC. It provides liability protection and flexibility without excessive formalities.
Choose C-Corp only if:
• You’re raising venture capital,
• You’re planning to go public, or
• You need multiple classes of stock.
Consider S-Corp election when:
• You’re profitable (ask your tax professional),
• You work full-time for the business, and
• You want to reduce self-employment tax.

January 23, 2026

Losing Liability Protection: The Veil Breach: What “Piercing the Corporate Veil” Really Means

What does “piercing the corporate veil” mean, and why should you care? Your LLC or corporation creates a legal shield between you and your business. If your business gets sued, only business assets are at risk, not your personal house or savings.
But courts will “pierce the veil” of liability and hold you personally liable if you: mix personal and business finances, pay personal expenses from the business account, don’t maintain separate bank accounts, fail to file annual reports, don’t keep proper records, undercapitalize the business, or commit fraud.

January 22, 2026

The Corporate Castle: S-Corp vs. C-Corp Explained

S-Corps and C-Corps offer maximum liability protection, but they come with formalities, costs, and tax implications most small businesses don’t need. What is a corporation? A corporation is a separate legal entity with the strongest liability protection. But it requires extensive formalities: board of directors, annual meetings, corporate minutes, bylaws, stock certificates. There are two main types based on tax treatment: C-Corp and S-Corp. C-Corporation: This is the default corporate form. The key issue: Double taxation.

January 21, 2026

The LLC Fortress: Why Most Businesses Choose It (And When the Walls Fail)

The LLC is the most popular business structure in America for good reason. But the fortress walls of an LLC only protect you if you maintain them properly.
A Limited Liability Company creates a legal separation between you and your business. If the business gets sued or incurs debt, generally only the LLC’s assets are at risk, not your personal house, car, or savings.
Why do most small businesses choose to be LLCs?
Liability protection. This is the main reason. An LLC can shield your personal assets from business liabilities.

January 20, 2026

The Entityville Horror: Choosing Which Legal Structure Is Best For You (LLC, Corporation, Sole Proprietor, or Partnership)

You’re starting a business, and everyone’s throwing entity acronyms at you like curses in a dark ritual: LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, sole proprietor, partnership. It feels like one wrong move could haunt you forever. Pick the right entity and you don’t lose any sleep over it. Pick the wrong entity and you could face double taxation, unlimited personal liability, or bureaucratic nightmares that drain your time and money. Here’s the truth: There is no single “best” business structure. But there IS a best structure for YOUR specific situation, and it depends on your liability risk, your tax profile, your growth plans, and your tolerance for complexity.

January 19, 2026

Patent vs Trade Secret. Which One Will Spare You from Innovation Horror?

If you have an innovation, you face a choice: patent it or keep it as a trade secret. I walk through some advantages and disadvantages of protecting innovation through patents and as trade secrets. Then I tell you the strategic question to ask yourself and how your answer will help determine which is the most appropriate protection.

January 16, 2026