Business Law

Many legal challenges are involved in managing a business, which often revolve around business formation and organization, contract negotiation and drafting, employment law, commercial litigation and mergers and acquisitions. At A. Schancupp & Associates, L.L.C. we draw on a broad base of legal knowledge and years of experience to satisfy the business concerns of our clients. A. Schancupp & Associates has experience in handling the unique issues facing all business types, including C Corporations, S Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, General Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, Sole Proprietorships and the firm also has an in-depth understanding of the unique challenges and issues facing closely held corporations.

BUSINESS FORMATION AND OPERATION

Zoning, taxation, licensing, securities, intellectual property, employment and contract law are just some of the legal areas to consider when forming a business entity. To assist clients with business formation and operation our law firm provides various legal services which include researching and reserving entity names, obtaining copies of documents, certifying documents on file, obtaining employer IDs; filing with local, state and federal agencies; and creating internal entity documents, such as buy-sell agreements and operating agreements.

CONTRACT DRAFTING AND NEGOTIATION

Our attorneys draft contracts that incorporate terms and conditions not only to meet clients’ needs, but also to serve their interests. The types of contracts that we draft and negotiate address a wide scope of business concerns, which include employment agreements, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, operating agreements, partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, sales agreements and agency agreements.

EMPLOYMENT LAW

In order to operate an effective business, a company must comply with laws regulating employment. Our law firm assists clients in defining their employee management policies by reviewing employee handbooks and hiring and termination policies to ensure they are accurate from a legal standpoint. We also provide legal guidance for Family and Medical Leave issues as well as termination of employees.

BUSINESS SALE, FINANCING AND RESTRUCTURING

The initial stages of future company success begin with legally sound business transactions, financing and restructuring. We assist companies with mergers and acquisitions, succession, dissolution and liquidation, purchase and sale of closely held stock, purchase and sale of business assets, and the closing of business loans.

Business / Commercial Litigation

For a detailed description regarding business litigation, please click on the Business Litigation link and view our Litigation Section.

Immigration

For a detailed description regarding business immigration, please click on the Immigration link and view our Immigration Section.

Commercial Real Estate Transactions

For a detailed description regarding Commercial Real Estate Transactions, please click on the Commercial Real Estate Transactions link and view our Real Estate Transactions Section.

For legal services in business law, please email info@schanlaw.com or contact our office at 973-808-5555 to arrange a consultation.