Winston-Salem Business & Corporate Law Attorneys

At Stroud & Panetti. P.C., we are experienced business attorneys who assist our clients in all areas of business law. The founding of a business is of the utmost importance, and we believe that a strong start will aid in leading to a successful and secure future. Throughout the years our attorneys have provided expert planning and legal advice to assist our clients in understanding the process of starting and building new or existing businesses.

Some of the most substantial decisions are formulated when creating a business, and they can have long term consequences. The first essential decision is what type of business will be suitable for your company. We are well versed in each type of business formation and will provide you with sound legal advice, so you will understand the best entity options for your business’s needs. The conventional business formations are:

• Limited liability company (LLC)
• Incorporation
• S corporation or C corporation
• Limited liability partnership (LLP)
• Family limited partnership (FLP)

Each business entity type serves a purpose in the establishment and operation of a business. Our business attorneys are proficient in the corporate and management requirements of these alternatives and will provide you with the ramifications for each selection. We work carefully with our clients to comprehend the goals of their companies and assist in drafting agreements that define the guidelines and/or procedures of their course of business. Some examples of common corporate agreements are:

• Operating Agreements
• Shareholder Agreements
• Partnership Agreements

Many things happen in a lifetime of a company, and one of the secrets to ensuring success is identifying some of the risks when starting a business. Our insightful attorneys will offer solutions for your existing business circumstances as well as foresight for future protection of the company and its shareholders. We will provide you with guidance for common conflicts and suggest solutions for legal issues that arise out of the daily operations of your business. Our experienced attorneys understand what will protect your business and will draft contracts with solutions to resolve anticipated problems. We assist with these common contract issues for businesses:

• Drafting standard contracts, such as lease agreements and vendor agreements
• Drafting employee policies and manuals
• Drafting employment contracts, such as non-compete agreements
• Reviewing transactions
• Resolving contract disputes
• Resolving disputes among shareholders and partners

Stroud & Panetti, P.C. business law attorneys are experienced and extremely knowledgeable of corporate laws, procedures, and requirements. Whether you are starting a business or are encountering issues with an existing business, we are here to protect you and your rights and provide options in the decision-making process. Our attorneys have more than fifty years of combined experience and welcome the opportunity to help you with all of your business needs. Please contact us for a consultation.