Succession planning ensures your business avoid the risks and pitfalls of failing to plan for the future Once upon a time, someone who owned a business died, had no succession planning in place, and the entire enterprise became a complete mess. Sometimes the situation gets so bad, the business fails. Pretty much every business owner or partner has heard…
Business estate planning is critical for Oregon businesses. When we talk about estate planning, we usually talk about wills and trusts for people, couples, and families. However, Oregon businesses also need to have a solid estate plan in place. A business estate plan can protect not only the owner’s business interests, but family and business partners too. Business ownership…
From pursuing capital to transferring ownership, Oregon business valuations help you and a third party set a value for your company. Known as a business valuation, this process does more than help you prepare for a change in ownership. Knowing the value of your Oregon business also helps you see the full picture of your business’s health and status—and…
As you steer your company’s ship through the choppy waters of 2021, the right Oregon business law expertise is crucial. Starting a new business. Upgrading operations. Sales. Transfers. New partners. No matter your Oregon business, things are always changing. With a trusted Oregon business attorney by your side, you’ll be all the more prepared to deal with whatever the…
Selling an Oregon Business in Linn, Coos, Douglas, Lincoln, Benton, Deschutes, or Lane county? No matter the circumstances, transitioning a business for succession or other ownership change in Oregon can be tricky. Some things may not go smoothly. Problems may crop up along the way. Plus, Oregon, like every state, has its own particular laws and regulations around business…
Day-to-day business runs more smoothly with a current Oregon operating agreement The state of Oregon doesn’t require businesses such as LLCs to have an Oregon operating agreement, but smart businesses have one regardless. Besides, the state might not require an operating agreement, but your lenders and investors probably will. Plus, running a business has more than enough day-to-day challenges….
Business law is a complicated area. Eugene is home to companies of all sizes and types, and these business owners regularly have many legal questions and concerns. Below are some common questions about our business law lawyer in Eugene and the services we provide. What types of clients do you help? Our business law firm assists many types of…
A business buy sell agreement is one of the important contracts all owners maintain. For example, when you own a company with others, you should always have a carefully negotiated and drafted operating agreement governing how you run your Oregon business together. The business buy sell agreement serves a different, but also crucial, purpose. What is a business buy…
