EHADP counsels individuals and entities with respect to planning, forming, and operating business corporations, not-for-profit corporations and foundations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and joint ventures.
The firm assists clients in determining an appropriate organizational plan, as well as implementing that plan, by counseling as to compliance with legal requirements and by drafting business documents, such as shareholder and partnership contracts, limited liability company operating agreements, and corporate by-laws.
The firm also assists clients with the purchases and sales of businesses and business assets. Our representation includes conducting diligence in connection with the potential purchase or sale, drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements and related closing documents such as promissory notes, security documents, assignments, and bulk sale notifications for sales tax releases.
Additionally, transitions of a business often include the negotiation of employment or consulting agreements and non-compete agreements, together with notifications to the business’s customer base in connection with maintaining business continuity Often, business transactions also involve real estate, whether by transfer of title or assignment of leases and our attorneys handle those aspects of the acquisition as well.
We also advise homeowner entities, such as cooperatives and condominiums and homeowner associations (HOAs). The firm assists with the formation of these entities, including the drafting of by-laws, member agreements, and rules and regulations. We often counsel the Board members as to the legal administration of the affairs of the organization, including enforcement of liens, where applicable, and otherwise addressing issues with the members of the entity.
With regard to not-for-profit corporations, our attorneys participate in their formation, the drafting of corporate documents, including statutorily required policies, such as conflict-of-interest policies and whistleblower policies, and obtaining tax exempt status. We also advise boards of not-for-profit entities on their fiduciary obligations.