Areas of Practice

Business Formation and Structure

 

Starting a business can be overwhelming. However, by providing high-quality, accessible legal support and guidance, I can make the process significantly easier for you and your employees. Below are examples of services I can provide to help you form your ideas into a business:

  • Provide support choosing the appropriate entity (e.g., limited liability company, corporation, partnership) that meets your specific business needs

  • Filing the appropriate paperwork with federal and local regulatory agencies (e.g., Secretary of State)

  • Negotiating, drafting, and finalizing governing documents such as operating agreements, partnership agreements, and buy-sell agreements.

Commercial Contracts

 

Any time you agree to provide a service to a customer or your business purchases services/goods from a supplier, you need a contract. I work with my business clients to provide the contract they need and review the contracts they receive to ensure that their business operates safely and securely. Below are a few examples of the types of contracts I review:

  • Independent contractor agreements

  • Real estate leases

  • Purchasing agreements

  • Bills of Sale

Equity Compensation & Employee Agreements

 

The backbone of any business is the workforce. To ensure a smooth process when hiring and caring for employees, I support my business clients with compensation and employee legal matters such as the following:

  • Assessment of compensation and hiring needs

  • Employment issues

  • Preparation of employment and termination agreements

Mergers & Acquisition

 

A Merger and Acquisition can be complex - requiring knowledge across areas such as securities, finance, tax, jurisdictions and corporate law. My background and education has equipped me to effectively deal with the complexity of Mergers and Acquisitions - which can often require knowledge across areas such as tax, securities, and corporate law. Below are a few examples of services I have provided pertaining to merger and acquisitions:

  • Support buying and purchasing assets and/or a company

  • Providing legal support for purchase or sale agreements

  • Drafting and reviewing non disclosure agreements

Tax-Exempt Organizations

 

The business needs of Tax-exempt organizations are unique. Thankfully, I have extensive experience supported not only traditional charities serving in the areas of health, affordable housing, and adoption but also private schools and colleges. I also have provided legal representation for tax exemption organizations, providing services such as assisting in the application for federal tax exemption, and charitable registrations.

General Business Representation

 

Whether you run a health care company, recording studio, or an eCommerce website, your business will need expert representation for day-to-day legal matters. Maclellan LLC has the expertise to provide comprehensive general business representation on matters including, but not limited to the following:

  • Negotiation and Advising

  • Regulatory Issues

  • Settlement Agreements,

  • Issue spotting

  • Intellectual property protections

  • Work for hire agreements

Individual Representation

 

Sometimes, you might seek legal representation for personal needs not pertaining to your business. My deep experience and broad training equip me to support clients with their non-business personal needs by providing legal representation on issues such as the following:

  • Insurance

  • Estate planning

  • Purchase and sale of real estate

  • Family owned investment vehicles