Business Planning

Shepherding you through formation to successful operation

Often our business clients come to us through referrals from their certified public accountants or their financial advisors. We enjoy working with our clients to help them plan and achieve their goals. When we help you start your business, we also build a foundation for a satisfying and successful relationship for what we hope will be years to come.

Deciding on the business structure that is right for you

We can help you understand what business model is right for you when starting up, because the right model can lead you to success more quickly and more smoothly. Possible business structures include the following:

Sole proprietorship
General partnership
Limited partnership
Limited liability partnership (LLP)

Limited liability company (LLC)
Nonprofit
Subchapter C corporation
Subchapter S corporation

Limited liability companies are particularly popular and attractive, because they combine some aspects of partnership and corporation. If you decide to form an LLC, we can help you define and understand the following:

Written operating statement
Fiduciary duties of members (owners)
Fiduciary duties of managers

Non-fiduciary duties
Duty of loyalty
Duty of care

Resolving disputes as cost efficiently as possible

At the Mason Law Firm, we know it is critical to resolve your business issues as quickly as possible. Whenever possible, we prefer to mediate any disputes. Litigation can be a costly and lengthy process for all concerned and in business, time is money. We handle the following business law issues:

Business formation
Business organization
Contract negotiation
Contract preparation and review
Dissolution/liquidation
Non-disclosure agreements
Mergers & acquisitions (under $3 million)
Buy-sell agreements
Equipment leases

Due diligence
Employment agreements
Compensation agreements
Operating agreements
Non-compete agreements
Dispute mediation/resolution
Business counseling
Business financing

Patrick B. Mason also assists business clients with their tax disputes with state and federal governments. Click here for more information.

Tax Disputes

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Let the Mason Law Firm shepherd you to greater peace of mind

Contact us today to tell us about your business planning issue. We serve clients throughout the Mid-South region, Memphis, Shelby County, Jackson and Nashville, Tennessee. Call us at 901-763-4436 or simply use our convenient online form.