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Reliable Direction in Business Law
Going into business can be an exciting but tumultuous time. In addition to investing in the infrastructure of your business, marketing to your target clientele, hiring employees, and setting up a sound structure for day-to-day operations, one also has to deal with the legal aspects of forming the business entity, entering into any necessary agreements and contracts, and ensuring full compliance with Federal and State regulations.
We focus our attention on the legal aspects of our clients’ businesses so that our clients can focus their attention on the success of their companies. Whether you are just now forming your company or you have been in business for years, a trusted legal team is a necessity. Call us today for a free business law consultation.
FORMING A BUSINESS IN LOUISIANA
There are many options when it comes to the type of entity a businessperson wants to form, each with their own level of complexity as well as differing benefits and drawbacks. Some of the most common options include: sole proprietorship, limited liability company (LLC), partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership (LLP), C corporation, S corporation, professional corporation, and non-profit corporation. Each of these options are unique. Before deciding which is best for you and your company, you should consult with an experienced business lawyer about the startup requirements, regulatory compliance, tax implications, and general maintenance of each type of entity.
BUSINESS DOCUMENTS
We are able draft the necessary instruments, including articles of incorporation, articles of organization, initial reports, by-laws, partnership agreements, operating agreements, and annual reports; and assist in registering your trade name, DBA, or trademark. We can also assist in the drafting and review of other contracts such as lease agreements, confidentiality agreements, nondisclosure agreements, noncompete agreements, indemnity agreements, buy-sell agreements, and more. Having a seasoned business attorney negotiate, draft, and/or revise the contracts is an important first step in avoiding a business dispute or ensuring that your rights are preserved if a business law dispute does arise.
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
Even with careful planning, every business will face a legal challenge at some point. Contract disputes, lease disputes, unfair business practices, breaches of contract, and delinquent accounts receivable are just a few of the unfortunate consequences of doing business. When facing a business dispute, you need a business attorney who will work to resolve the matter in the most efficient manner possible, but who will also fight for the most favorable result for your business.
The business lawyers at Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC are experienced at navigating Louisiana’s business and commercial laws, and have represented clients in the New Orleans and surrounding areas for decades. Call us for a free consultation.
Business Law News
The Importance of Buy-Sell Agreements for Maintaining Control of Your Small BusinessIn Business LawMarch 13, 2023Owners of closely held businesses may not think about what will happen when a co-owner wants to sell his or her interests in the business, unexpectedly passes away, files for bankruptcy, or goes through a divorce. If you don’t know what would happen to your business and its ownership in one of these situations, you should consider a buy-sell agreement or amending your existing business documents. Afterall, preparation and planning are essential to sustaining any [READ MORE]
Business Interruption Insurance Claims for COVID-19In Business LawMarch 28, 2020Will Your Business Interruption Insurance Cover Your COVID-19 Losses? As businesses continue to shut down across Louisiana and the nation in response to city and state “stay at home” orders, business owners are worried about whether this public health disaster is covered under their business interruption insurance protection plans. If they listen to their insurance agents or the many media articles on the topic, they probably think they are out of luck. However, business owners have [READ MORE]
Materials Used to Reconstruct a Vessel Destroyed by Fire are Tax ExemptIn Business LawMay 26, 2016Plaintiff’s drilling barge caught fire causing extensive damage. Repairs were made at a cost of $11 million. Under La. R.S. 47:305.1(A), taxes imposed shall not apply to sales of materials, machinery, and equipment which become component parts of a vessel of fifty tons and over, if the vessel is built in Louisiana. Further, a tax exemption applies to construction or reconstruction, but not to the replacement of worn components. Louisiana law also provides that the exemption applies if the [READ MORE]
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2550 Belle Chasse Highway
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Gretna, LA 70053
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