Business Law
Grannis & Hauge has highly experienced attorneys who offer advice and representation on:
• Choosing the best form for a new business: Sole Proprietorship, General or
Limited Partnership, Limited Liability Company, "S" or "C" corporation.
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Buy-Sell Agreements, Member Control Agreements and Business Succession Agreements
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Current legislation and its impact on business
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Litigation of commercial disputes
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Acquisition and sale of business assets and real property
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Obtaining financing for operating the business and purchasing new assets
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Negotiating and drafting leases and other contracts
Typical representation for forming a new business includes meeting with the owner(s), choosing the
form of entity for the business, e.g., corporation or limited liability company, drafting and filing
documents with the Secretary of State to establish the business as a legal entity, obtaining a federal
tax identification number, drafting beginning resolutions to establish ownership interests, officers
and directors and to make necessary tax elections, registering for a Minnesota tax identification number
and preparing an initial set of books and records for the new business. Additional organizing measures
can include preparation of bylaws, member control agreements, buy-sell agreements and financing agreements.
A good business lawyer guides clients to avoid legal pitfalls and address problems as they arise. It is
much more cost-effective to seek legal advice before creating a business entity, entering into a business
relationship or signing a contract than litigating a dispute when the deal sours!
Attorneys:
Vance Grannis, Jr., Ward Anderson, Virginia A. Dwyer, William L. Bernard, Rebecca S. Christensen, and Paul A. Lindstrom |
