Reston Business Lawyer
Serving Northern VA, DC, MD and NationwideBusinesses will inevitably face numerous challenges throughout their lifecycles. Business law planning helps you prepare for and overcome the myriad of legal problems that can arise between the creation of a business entity and the sale or merger of a company.
Our Reston business Lawyer has served as lifetime advisors for entrepreneurs, executives, founders, and business leaders throughout the United States. Fill out our contact form or call (571) 410-3500 to learn more about our services.
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As a new business owner, you will need to consider what legal form your business will take, how it will be taxed, how to raise financing, how your executives will be compensated, and how to handle transactions of all sizes. Our overview of starting a business can help you get started.
Our Reston business lawyers can assist you with:
- Business Entity Formation in Reston. Your choice of business entity will impact how your company will be organized and taxed. It will also influence your level of personal liability and the financial reporting requirements you will be subject to. Our team can assess your short- and long-term goals and identify the entity that is most conducive to achieving them. We can help you go through the formal steps of creating and registering an S corporation, C corporation, limited liability company, professional limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or non-profit organization.
- Comprehensive Transaction Assistance and Technology Solutions. Legal agreements define your business’s relationship with other entities, including suppliers, vendors, clients, employees, and contractors. You must carefully review all contracts to ensure they meet your objectives and protect your interests. Our firm can assist you with all types of transactional agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, non-compete agreements, client agreements, marketing agreements, software license agreements, purchase order terms and conditions, employee handbooks, customer contracts, co-branding agreements, commercial leases, and more.
- Strategic Executive Compensation Planning. We regularly work with corporate executives at both publicly traded and privately held companies to negotiate executive employment agreements and severance agreements. Our team has experience structuring restricted stock grants, stock option plans, equity incentive plans, and various long-term incentive compensation mechanisms. Our firm can provide seasoned guidance in compliance matters involving Code Section 409A and other relevant federal and state laws. We partner with other firms to provide specialty counsel on employment litigation and ERISA matters.
- Expert Guidance on Mergers and Acquisitions. Our team at Zell Law has facilitated dozens of successful mergers, purchases, and sales of companies and business assets. If you are exploring a complex transaction, we can help you structure the deal, negotiate all necessary agreements, conduct due diligence investigations, and work to ensure the transaction is in your company’s best interest.
- Non-Profit Organizations & Charitable Planning Services. Many of our clients want to leave a legacy that encompasses more than just providing for their families in perpetuity. They want to create a legacy that provides for a particular cause they are passionate about - some ideas include education, hunger, mental health, childcare etc... We help our clients create non-profits, attain 501(c)(3) status with the IRS and create governance mechanisms so that their desires are carried out long after they leave this world.
- Professional Referrals for Business Growth. We aim to be a one-stop-shop for business owners and entrepreneurs. To that end, our firm can recommend experienced and capable certified public accountants (CPAs), investment bankers, business coaches, financial advisors, valuation professionals, insurance professionals, and specialized attorneys, each of whom can assist your company with all of its needs.
Ensure a Smooth Transition for Your Business in Reston
Planning for the future of your business is crucial to ensure its long-term success. Succession planning involves creating a strategy to smoothly transition your business to new ownership or management when the time comes. At Zell Law, our experienced business planning attorneys can guide you through the process and help you implement effective exit strategies.
Benefits of Succession Planning for Your Business:
- Preserving the legacy of your business
- Minimizing disruptions during the transition
- Identifying and developing future leaders within your organization
- Ensuring financial security for yourself and your loved ones
- Protecting the interests of your employees, clients, and stakeholders
Whether you are considering passing your business on to family members, selling it to a third party, or planning for retirement, our Reston business attorney can provide personalized solutions tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Contact us by calling (571) 410-3500 today to schedule a consultation with our Reston business attorney and start planning for the future of your business.
