Business Law & Corporate Formation Category
This category provides practical legal guidance for entrepreneurs and business owners throughout Indiana and Hamilton County. From business formation and operating agreements to corporate compliance and succession planning, these articles address the legal foundations that support growth, protection, and long term stability for your company.
By Carla GarinoPublished On: October 29th, 2025Categories: Business Law & Corporate Formation, Business Law Indiana, New BlogSuccession planning ensures your business continues smoothly when an owner retires, becomes incapacitated or dies. Using tools like trusts, buy-sell agreements and continuity plans to protect family, employees and the company’s legacy.
How To Resolve Partnership Disputes Disputes with minority business partners can go in two directions. Either the majority partners want to remove a minority partner, or a minority partner wants to hold a majority partner accountable for some
Top 5 Legal Considerations When Starting a New Business When planning a new business, entrepreneurs should gain a thorough understanding of the legal issues pertinent to their startups. Some legal considerations are
By Williams J. WebsterPublished On: March 8th, 2020Categories: Blog, Business Law & Corporate FormationHow Hiring A Lawyer Can Help In Selling A Business Selling your business is a complex transaction that might include an emotional factor, especially if you have invested years building your enterprise. Whether you're selling a family-owned business or a small business in Indiana,
By Williams J. WebsterPublished On: February 13th, 2020Categories: Blog, Business Law & Corporate FormationAvoid These Common Mistakes When Starting A Business Starting a business is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Entrepreneurs often make common mistakes that can lead to disputes, tax violations, or unexpected liabilities. Seeking guidance from an experienced Indiana lawyer can help you
- By Williams J. WebsterPublished On: January 24th, 2020Categories: Blog, Business Law & Corporate Formation, Divorce
How To Protect Assets In A High Net Worth Divorce If you have a high net worth, there is a good chance that you own or have a stake in a successful business. Should your marriage encounter trouble, a divorce poses a risk to
- By Williams J. WebsterPublished On: January 16th, 2020Categories: Blog, Business Law & Corporate Formation
Mistakes Made When Buying a Business Buying a business instead of building one from the ground up offers many advantages. You get to acquire an existing customer base and trained employees. Business owners also turn to mergers and acquisitions to expand into market areas
- By Williams J. WebsterPublished On: January 5th, 2020Categories: Blog, Business Law & Corporate Formation
Business Succession Planning Many years of effort have gone into building your family business, and you want the value that you have created to support your retirement. You also want your successors, whether they are children, other relatives, or talented partners, to thrive in
- By Williams J. WebsterPublished On: November 18th, 2019Categories: Blog, Business Law & Corporate Formation
The Role Of Business Attorneys Any business operation, regardless of its size, falls under the purview of numerous laws. A business owner might be aware of some laws necessary to the operation, but a business attorney can provide a thorough overview of legal opportunities
- By Carla GarinoPublished On: February 22nd, 2017Categories: Blog, Business Law & Corporate Formation
Annual Company Meeting If you own a small business, you are probably aware that one of the advantages of operating your business as a corporation or a limited liability company (LLC) is the ability to shield your personal assets from business creditors. However, many