Tom and his staff advise entrepreneurs as they face start-up challenges such as selecting the most appropriate business entity based upon the client’s objectives. The firm then continues to provide advice as the business grows, from common details like contract and sales agreements to more complex transactions, like structuring and negotiating the purchase or sale of a business.

For many start-up companies, the process includes finding and negotiating a retail or office location. Many times, businesses underestimate the leverage they have in this process (especially in today’s high vacancy rate climate) and assume the terms of the lease are non-negotiable. Our firm is well versed in negotiating leases, and we are able to leverage our experience in negotiating numerous leases to help our clients realize the best possible terms available.

As described in further detail under Litigation and Dispute Resolution, we often assist in collections and other business disputes, including shareholder disputes and receiverships, breaches of contracts, non-compete agreements, and lease agreements. McCuiston Law Offices represents both individuals and corporations, and employs various strategies to efficiently accomplish our clients’ goals and objectives. The firm takes a multi-leveled approach in its collection efforts, keeping in mind whether it is cost-effective for the client to litigate or to seek some alternative means of resolution.

We Can Help.

• Business Formation (Corporations, LLCs, and Partnerships)

• Professional Associations (Physicians, Dentists, Chiropractors, CPAs, Attorneys, Engineers, and other licensed professionals)

• Contract Drafting and Review

• Shareholders’ Agreements

• Lease Negotiations

• Non-profit Formation and IRS Assistance

• UCC Searches and Filings

• Employment Law Issues and Employee Benefits

• Stock and Asset Purchases

• Business Purchases and Sales

• Minority Shareholder Protection

• Tax Planning and Reporting Issues

• Mergers and Acquisitions