Entity Selection • Succession Planning • Tax Planning
Contracts and Agreements • Governance • Litigation
The business law attorneys at Cushing & Dolan, P.C., provide legal guidance to Boston businesses and companies throughout Massachusetts. At the time of a business startup, owners must make important decisions such as entity selection. Established businesses may face unexpected legal challenges in the form of contract disputes, ownership disputes, employee conflicts, corporate tax burdens and other matters that require thoughtful, knowledgeable legal advice.
Contact the business litigation attorneys at Cushing & Dolan to schedule a consultation regarding any facet of business law.
Boston Business Law Attorneys
Serving a diverse clientele, from small businesses and family-owned operations to sizeable corporations, we advise on the full spectrum of commercial and corporate law:
- Corporate form (entity selection) - We counsel entrepreneurs and investors on the most advantageous business entity, addressing the income tax, estate tax and liability implications of forming as a limited liability company, S corporation, C corporation, limited partnership, or business trust .
- Partnership operating agreements — We help prevent many disputes by spelling out the rights and responsibilities of each partner.
- Buy-sell agreements (succession) — Our business law group assists in choosing and implementing a buy-sell agreement to dictate the disposition of an owner's interest upon death or disability, or voluntary or involuntary withdrawal.
- Corporate maintenance — We counsel on annual meetings, reporting and regulatory compliance.
- Business and employment agreements — We protect your interests in negotiation and review of contracts, buy-sell transactions, noncompete agreements and executive compensation.
- Shareholder disputes — We seek practical solutions to internal disagreements or represent co-owners and minority shareholders in litigation and dissolution.
From starting a business to liquidating an ownership stake, we pay particular attention to income tax consequences and work closely with your accountant and other financial advisors.
Suffolk County • Middlesex County • Norfolk County • Cape Cod
Business Planning Attorneys Serving Massachusetts Since 1984
Schedule a consultation with a business incorporation or business litigation lawyer. For more information, see articles written by our attorneys or call our firm at 617-523-1555.
