Business Transactions
Meeting all your business’s needs
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"The attorneys at Morisi & Oatway are very attentive, professional and competent. I consider Morisi & Oatway a business partner as well as Signet’s corporate legal firm. In the event that Signet has a situation which requires a specialty they have always had my interest in mind and recommended a specialty firm." Bradford Caron, President |
The breadth and depth of our business experience is a valuable asset to clients who need a lawyer to deal with their business needs. We regularly work with businesses of varying sizes. Whether you are a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or an independent business owner, our attorneys provide you with the skilled legal counsel that your business deserves.
Starting a new business
If you are thinking of starting a new business, one of the first things you should consider is whether to structure the business as a corporation, LLC, a sole proprietorship, or a partnership. There are many factors to consider, including ownership, liability, and raising capital. We know the right questions to ask to help you determine the best structure for your new business. We can also draft shareholder agreements and operating agreements and help with financing, licensing, insurance, and the other needs of a start-up business.
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"I worked with Morisi & Oatway, PC on a business matter that involved a great deal of personal angst. Andy and his team were responsive, thoughtful, appropriately assertive and very willing to meet my needs. I have already recommended the firm to a friend who also used their services." Bev Flaxington, Principal |
Day-to-day operations and growing your business
Many issues arise in the day-to-day operation of your business and we can help you with the legal side of it so that you can focus on running your business as efficiently and effectively as possible. We can help you with the following issues in running your business:
- Drafting and reviewing contracts and other legal documents
- Advising on employment and human resource matters
- Structuring ownership and equity participation to attract and retain key talent while preventing future problems and surprises involving taxes, unemployment, worker’s compensation, and other government-related issues
- Helping with financing and equity issues, including mergers and acquisitions
- Closing deals
We have extensive experience and an organized and accessible library of work product in the above matters so we can get to work immediately on solving your problems and achieving your goals. You will not waste time and money paying us to reinvent the wheel.
Handling the business emergency
You may find yourself faced with a business emergency. You may encounter a lawsuit, you may suspect employee fraud, breach of confidentiality and non-compete agreements, or a government investigation. Some of these situations require you to act quickly, such as a business opportunity that may be lost to the competition.
We can also assist you with personnel issues including departing employees, employee leave, hiring and firing of employees, elimination of unproductive employees, and advising regarding employees who claim to have been subject to illegal discrimination or who claim to have been wrongfully terminated.
We are accessible in these situations to help you make a decision quickly, even when those opportunities do not present themselves during regular business hours or Monday through Friday. Our attorneys will work with you to accomplish what is best for your business, and we are prepared to act quickly.
Winding up your business
There are many legal details to attend to when the time comes to wind up your business. We can take care of all the legal loose ends associated with winding up a business, including:
- Drafting dissolution documents
- Filing the appropriate papers with the government
- Working with insurers, creditors, and debtors
- Disposing of the business assets
Winding up a business will require a detailed plan and course of action. We have the experience to develop that plan with you and make sure that everything is accomplished in a timely manner.
Business Planning
One of the most important services we provide is to help business owners plan for the future. Whether that means growth, adding equity owners, a business succession plan, or retirement planning, we can assist you with these needs. Planning for the future of your business will require a detailed plan and course of action. We have the experience to develop that plan with you and make sure that everything is accomplished in a timely manner.
Commercial Loans
Our attorneys are experienced in representing borrowers and lenders in commercial loan transactions, providing title insurance, zoning and legal opinions, due diligence, and preparation of closing agenda and documents.
Contact us
Contact our office today at 617-479-0400 to schedule a consultation regarding your business needs. We look forward to building relationships with our business clients who will last for many years.
