Sound Legal Advice for Starting a Business in New Jersey
At Smith & Doran, P.C. in Morristown, we provide the answers, solutions and service that aspiring business owners need during business formation. If you are interested in forming a business to generate income in this tough economy, are ready to realize your potential as a business owner, or are starting a business for any other reason, you have come to the right place.
Do you want to start a business with help from a law firm as dedicated to your success as you are? Call Smith & Doran, P.C. at (973) 813-7006 to arrange a confidential and complimentary case evaluation. You may also email us and someone will be in touch with you promptly.
Our business formation practice is managed by attorney Thomas J. Gaynor. Mr. Gaynor holds an undergraduate degree from Columbia University, a law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law and an advanced legal degree in taxation from New York University School of Law. He has been admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey since 1989.
Let's Work on Your Business Goals Together
Smith & Doran, P.C. emphasizes personalized services. We strive to understand you as a person and as a potential business owner. We want to gain a clear picture of the type of business you want to run and provide guidance from this knowledge. As you form your business, we will discuss the type of business, number of business partners, liabilities, business goals and other important items. Based on these and other factors, a lawyer will advise that your business is registered as one of the following types of entities:
- Sole proprietorship
- General partnership
- Limited partnership
- Corporation
- "S" Corporation
- Limited liability company (LLC)
- Non-profit organization
Our business and corporate law services extend beyond helping entrepreneurs start, form and register businesses to include the following:
- Operating agreements
- Shareholder agreements
- Corporate governance issues
- Purchases, sales and transfers of closely-held businesses
- Negotiation, drafting and review of business contracts
- Real estate purchases and commercial leasing
- Mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations
- Business transactions and UCC sales
- Business succession plans
