Business Succession

Practical knowledge and legal expertise

Practical knowledge and legal expertise delivered by a third generation entrepreneur

We provide businesses counsel with managing day-to-day legal challenges, from basic business contracts through acquisitions and sales.

For start-ups and early stage companies, we provide guidance on the appropriate legal structure and the various tax ramifications associated with each, helping to build a solid legal foundation on which to grow and thrive. We often coordinate and work cooperatively with a client’s accounting, insurance, and banking professionals to ensure the business is protected and positioned for success. And as our business clients grow and diversify, we offer the strategies and legal support to manage day-to-day challenges as well as help structure acquisitions and advise through the various stages of negotiation and transition.

Starting a Business

What is the right incorporation option to select for a business? What are the advantages or incorporating in a home state or other state? Walny Legal Group helps guide new businesses through these complex questions.
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When there is more than one business owner, it is always best to have a plan in advance for common issues such as death, divorce, disability or departure.
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An Operating Agreement is the LLC equivalent of corporate bylaws, making it a critically important document to guide any business.
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While the Internet can be a wealth of information, Walny Legal Group strongly cautions that business owners trust an experienced attorney to draft any and all necessary legal documents.
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A franchise model can offer a solid entrance to a proven business, but the agreements can be lengthy, complex and restrictive.
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Walny Legal Group helps clients avoid the common traps and pitfalls of starting a business, a process that is often more complex than expected.
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When it comes to operating a business, no rules should be unwritten. Charters and bylaws ensure that nothing is overlooked and there are no misunderstandings.
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Never leave a business relationship to chance. Walny Legal Group helps clients ensure that scenarios such as death or divorce are planned for in advance to protect business owners.
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Compliance

When clients need clear resolutions or records of business meetings, Walny Legal Group captures and accurately documents the contents of those meetings.
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Whether a board serves in a working or advisory capacity, Walny Legal Group can help businesses understand how to best structure and utilize a governance board.
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Many businesses are required to have an annual meeting of shareholders, offering an opportunity to review the state of affairs and plan for the future.
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Business entities are corporate citizens required to follow the rule of law. Walny Legal Group has helped hundreds of clients ensure compliance with the laws of the state in which it is based.
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Employee Agreements

A company’s sales force is often key to whether a business is successful, so sales representative agreements must be specific when it comes to protecting intellectual property, defining expectations and articulating compensation.
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Non-competition agreements are a critical tool to protecting your business information when an employee departs, yet every state has different rules for how they are drafted and enforced.
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There are critical legal differences between employees and independent contractors. With the help of Walny Legal Group, clients can avoid costly mistakes when it comes to how each is treated.
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A solid indemnification agreement and D&O insurance are key to helping companies retain top quality talent, directors and officers.
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Determining and outlining the exact role and scope of work for a business consultant is key to efficiency and avoiding potential problems down the road.
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Testimonial

  • Hired Walny Legal Group for a general business Attorney for a small 15 employee agency I own. Working with Eido Walny is an absolute pleasure. Responses are extremely quick, on boarding was friendly and very upfront. This is a law group that actually cares about its clients thoughts and experiences. I would highly recommend Eido and his team of Attorneys at Walny Legal Group.

    Chad

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