If you are starting a business in the Tampa Bay area, our experienced Florida business lawyers can help accelerate the process and put you on the path to success. Marlowe Law works with businesses of all sizes and at all phases, from start-up and growth, through maturity and planning for the next generation.

Contact our Florida business attorneys today to schedule a consultation to discuss your situation and how we can assist you.

Choose the Right Business Structure for Your Company

Choosing the right business entity affects business owners’ personal liability protection, tax treatment, and administrative burden. New business owners selecting a legal entity and business structure should consider:

• Liability Protection: What types of risks could your business be subjected to? How likely are those risks to occur? Is it worth getting insurance for these types of risks?
• Tax Implications: Do you want to separate your personal and business income? Will you file as a sole proprietor or an LLC? How big is your business? Will you be the only one running it? Or will you have a more intricate corporate structure?
• Management Structure: Are you the only one running your business? Or do you have partners? If you have partners, does each of you have specific roles and responsibilities? If so, how involved is each role?

Our experienced Florida business law attorneys can provide advice and legal guidance and facilitate productive discussions as you embark on building your enterprise.

Comprehensive Business Legal Services for Florida Companies

Running a business is complicated enough without having to navigate complex legal issues alone. The Tampa Bay business lawyers at Marlowe Law can assist with:

• Forming your business
• Negotiating and creating buy-and-sell agreements
• Reviewing and developing contracts
• Resolving breaches of contract
• Settling commercial and civil litigation
• Preparing merger and acquisition documents
• Exercising due diligence
• Resolving shareholder disputes

Whether you are forming a business or resolving a business dispute, our experienced Florida business lawyers can help.

Structuring Your Business Partnership Agreement

Before entering into a business agreement with a partner, it is crucial to define each party’s roles, responsibilities, and financial contributions. Also review the terms and conditions for profit-sharing, exit strategies, buying/selling conditions, and how each of you will make decisions together regarding the business. You should also ensure you have a process in place for resolving internal disputes to avoid conflict later.

Strategies for Avoiding Commercial Litigation

Common issues that lead to commercial litigation include:

• Contract disputes
• Breach of fiduciary duty
• Fraud allegations
• Misunderstandings regarding terms and conditions
• Confusion over performance standards
• Payment schedules
• Intellectual property infringement
• Employment disputes

How your business addresses these issues can vary depending on your industry and business structure. Our Tampa Bay business attorneys can provide advice and legal guidance to help you navigate complex legal issues and minimize disruption to your business.

How the Florida Business Law Attorneys at Marlowe Law Can Help

Building and growing a business requires time, effort, and commitment. A single misstep can derail your momentum and the success you have worked so hard to build. The Florida business law attorneys at Marlowe Law can help you:

• Minimize risk through sound business structure and formation
• Reduce your tax burden
• Receive sound legal advice on key transactions and contracts
• Develop stronger, more reliable business partnerships

A business law attorney works best by providing proactive legal advice to help you avoid trouble. But when unanticipated legal issues inevitably arise, an experienced business law attorney can help you navigate them by providing ongoing legal support and guidance.

The Florida business law attorneys at Marlowe Law are proud to provide personalized legal guidance tailored to your needs.