Business Services
Goldman Law Firm, PLLC counsels and advises business owners (including not-for-profits) throughout the lifespan of their businesses regarding the following:
Entity Selection, Formation and Business Planning
Business owners face a number of important decisions at the outset of forming a business, including what type of business entity is appropriate for their business -- from sole proprietorships to partnerships to corporations ("S" or "C") or limited liablity companies. There are a number of issues to consider including legal and tax ramifications depending on the type of entity selected.
Are you a sole proprietor or partner interested in protecting yourself from personal liability for your business liablities and debts? If so, you may want to consider forming a limited liability company or corporation.
For new or existing businesses, carefully drafted partnership agreements, shareholder or operating agreements can protect the business and personal interests of the indivudals involved.
Goldman Law Firm, PLLC can assist business owners with the challenge of evaluating their businesses needs to select the appropriate entity structure and draft written documents to protect our clients' interests.
Contracts
When entering into a business agreement or arrangment with another party (no matter your relationship - family, friend, supplier of many years), it is important to memorialize the terms of these arrangements in the form of a contract to ensure that both parties are "on the same page" regarding the terms of the agreement and to protect your interests in the event of a dispute.
Often, contracts prepared by non-attorneys or found online do not adequately protect the needs of the parties. Goldman Law Firm works closely with clients to identify their business needs and works to draft contracts that are tailored toward their businesses.
Goldman Law Firm drafts and reviews a variety of agreements, including the following:- Service Agreements
- Terms and Conditions
- Independent Contractor/Sub-Contractor Agreements
- Invoices
- Confidentiality or Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Consulting Agreements
- Purchase Orders
- Waivers and Releases
- Partnership Agreements
- Employment Agreements
- Residential and Commercial Leases and Sub-Leases
- Collaboration Agreements
- Buy-Sell Agreements
- Promissory Notes
- Other Agreements
Employment and Human Resources Law
Whether you are hiring employees for the first time, or have had employees for years, there are a variety of employee issues that may arise. Consulting with an employment or human resources attorney will help protect your business interests. Goldman Law Firm, PLLC can assist with the following:- Drafting or reviewing Employee Handbooks and policies to protect employers from employee relations issues and potential discrimination claims
- Advising on Independant Contractor Issues
- Advising and counseling on the legal aspects of hiring employees
- Advising and counseling regarding employee discipline
- Advising on employee terminations
- Advising employers regarding charges of discrimination, wage claims, and unemployment filings and appeals
- Drafting employment agreements and severance agreements
- Reviewing and developing job descriptions
- Advising employers on compliance with New York state and Federal labor laws
- Providing training seminars to management or employees