When purchasing a business, you want to know that you are getting an established entity and that you are not taking on unanticipated obligations of your predecessor.  Our attorneys will work with your accountant and other involved professionals to perform the necessary investigation into the business you want to purchase.

We will also advise you of the best way to structure your purchase such as, whether to purchase the shares of stock or take an assignment of the assets. We represent you in the purchase of any real property owned by the business or review and negotiate any leases which come with the business. Will review and negotiate the purchase agreement to make certain that it is comprehensive and includes, for example, what will happen with the employees after the purchase, whether the former owner will have to stay and introduce you to his/her customers, and includes a non-compete clause. We will also assist you with the necessary searches to insure that what you are purchasing does not have a lien against it.

If you are selling a business, we will diligently represent you so that the purchase agreement is drafted in an unambiguous manner to protect your interests and bind your purchaser. We will make ourselves available to you and the other parties to the transaction so that the deal closes as soon as possible.