Our Fort Wayne business lawyers understand the various issues that business owners face. We can help you with issues that arise throughout the entire life of your business, from the very beginning to the end, including:

Business Disputes

As we do with all of our legal practice areas, we approach business disputes with a focus on ending conflicts efficiently and quickly as possible. First and foremost, we advise our clients on ways to avoid disputes. When disputes arise, we make every effort to help our clients resolve their business disputes through mediation or other form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods to avoid the cost and time of litigation. We do have the experience and resources to litigate your dispute, however, if there is no other alternative.

Commercial Transactions

We have experience with the complicated issues surrounding business acquisitions, mergers, sales and purchases.

Equity Choice

There are many options for your business, each of which may have different taxation consequences and benefits. We can help you determine, based on the needs, goals and resources of your business, whether your best choice would be a corporation, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company ("LLC") or perhaps a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Formation

We will help you with the process of forming the business entity, and the filing and paperwork involved. This can include any of a number of things, such as the development and implementation of a business plan and operational structure, acquiring trademark protection for your business's name, licensing, acquiring an employer identification numbers, and compliance with state and local business requirements.

Wind Up

When your business has reached the end of its life span, we can help with the issues that arise regarding distribution of assets, creditor satisfaction and taxation