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Our firm advises and represents California companies and entrepreneurs with a broad range of business related services in Milpitas, Fremont, San Jose and throughout the Silicon Valley region.. We advise our clients on business law, start-up assistance relating to the formation of an entity, the protection of a trademark or license agreement and assist with buying or selling a business.
Business Startup Services
Starting a business requires thorough planning. Our firm assists business owners in the formation of legally sound business entities and help entrepreneurs devise business strategies that help them achieve their goals. We advise on the business startup and formation process including issues related to selection of entity type and jurisdiction.
We also consult with business owners and draft shareholder agreements or partnership agreements as part of the entity formation process.
Buying and Selling Businesses
Our firm can guide business owners in the multi-stage process of buying or selling a business including:
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Advising on the structure of the transaction
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Negotiation of terms and drafting of the deal memorandum
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Advising sellers on legal strategies to address issues raised during the due diligence process
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Advising buyers on conducting legal due diligence
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Drafting, reviewing and negotiating the extensive documentation involved in a business transaction, such as asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements and security agreements
Preparation and Review of Business Contracts
Our firm consults with business owners to draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to various business activities, including:
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Buy-sell agreements
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Lease agreements
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Service contracts
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Releases and waivers
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Property agreements
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Shareholder agreements
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Operating agreements
Contact our Milpitas CA business attorneys to schedule an appointment to discuss how we can help you with various legal aspects of your business. We make housecalls and serve clients in Fremont, San Jose and throughout Santa Clara County, CA.
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The lawyers at Sowards Law Firm assist clients with Estate Planning, Wills, Living Trusts, Probate, Estate Administration, Medi-Cal Planning, Business Law and LLC Preparation throughout California, including clients located in and around, Oakland, Palo Alto, Petaluma, Pleasanton, Point Reyes, Redwood City, Richmond, Salinas, San Carlos, San Francisco, San Jose, San Leandro, San Rafael, San Ramon, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, South San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Union City and Vallejo.