Grandville Business Law Attorneys

Trusted Advocacy from McShane & Bowie

Business law involves the full range of matters affecting businesses — big and small. Business people and businesses interact regularly with governments at the city, state, and federal levels. They create and use various contracts and often end up in business litigation. There is a lot to take into consideration when starting a business or running an established one. Businesspeople make important decisions about corporate entities, taxes, buying and selling assets, divisions, mergers, and sales. 

Though these things can be exciting, they are also legally laden and thus must be completed with appropriate legal and business advice. A strategic business plan should include some goals and an appropriate legal plan and relationship.

At McShane & Bowie, we have been assisting businesses in these difficult decisions for many years. In addition, each business lawyer at our firm brings years of experience to your legal matter. Work together with our experienced law team to learn how to get started on the right foot and make more of your investments, limit your taxes, follow the many state and federal regulations, and meet the changing world before you.

Our firm is ready to act as your trusted legal partner through nearly any business matter. Dial (616) 747-7922 today to schedule a case evaluation with us.

Respected Business Advisors

One of our business law services is business formation. We understand which type of corporate entity is appropriate for each situation and how to set things up correctly in that particular state. If you are interested in a business startup, our firm can provide business lawyers who will discuss your objectives and guide you through the appropriate steps to help ensure quick and appropriate execution. Many people operate businesses through either a corporation or a limited liability company (LLC).

Some key points to consider when choosing your corporate entity include the following:

• Limit of liability
• Income tax reporting and income splitting
• Affordability of establishing and maintaining the entity
• Funding needs in advance of going public
• Interest of acquiring a business and tax factors

Though many basic differences exist between corporations and LLCs, they also have some similarities. We have found that a lot of individuals base their choice of business entity on just one or two factors. A wrong choice can result in paying more taxes than necessary or a lack of personal liability protection. At McShane & Bowie, part of your business formation consultation can focus on your tax service needs as well as whether you have the liability protection that is needed.

Another part of our business formation practice is the negotiation of all types of capital investments in the business. If the business is to raise capital to fund future operations, family ownership succession plans, or retirement plans, issues of security and return on investments are crucial. We advise businesses on the most suitable form of capital securities in order to achieve their capital-raising objectives and balance them with the protections offered to investors.

If your business finds a human resource management situation where you have a termination, employee policy, or other human resources decisions that are borderline unfair, are you falling on the right side within the bounds of the law? If you are interested to find out, attend the HR Management Seminar with McShane & Bowie law firm's business and community lawyers.

Business Transactions

Companies today place an enormous reliance on transactions with other entities. The frequency and scale of these transactions continue to rise. The McShane & Bowie Business Group prides itself on having lawyers experienced in the art of the deal. Our attorneys know how to complete transactions successfully and protect clients from potential pitfalls. Let our firm's expertise yield your business results overseas and at home.

Our firm provides representation in a wide variety of business transactions, including the following services:

• Buy-sell agreements — formation and dissolution
• Merger and acquisitions — Feliciano v. RMI, Rosenberger, and numerous other multi-million-dollar transactions
• Business succession issues — choosing a narrowly tailored family proximity while meeting the nurturing objectives
• Articles, operating agreements, by-laws, and other formation and operational considerations

Experienced Counsel for Grandville businesses

McShane & Bowie Provides Business & Corporate Law Services to All Areas of West Michigan, Including Grandville and NW Grand Rapids.

Get personalized legal guidance from one of our Grandville business law attorneys. Call (616) 747-7922 now and talk with our experienced Grandville business and community law firm.