CORPORATE LAW   Grand Marais, Minnesota Law Firm

Business Startup Attorneys
Meeting Business Clients Needs from Startup to Merger to Dissolution

Swanson & Heeren, P.C. represents entrepreneurs in all stages of business, from incorporation to merger or acquisitions, to dissolution and windup. The attorneys offer practical, results-driven solutions to individuals and businesses efficient business models and minimization of personal liability.

Business Startup

The law firm takes a proactive approach to business startup; based on the individual objectives of the clients, the attorneys offer strategic advice on the benefits and limitations of formation as:

• A limited liability company (LLC)
• A partnership, including limited partnership (LP) and general partnership (GP)
• A corporation
• An S-corporation

The law firm will draft and file with the Minnesota Secretary of State the articles of incorporation or organization, as well as preparing additional documents such as:

• Bylaws
• Member control agreements
• Stock options
• Stock purchase agreements
• Application for a tax identification number

The attorneys also register foreign corporations to do business in the state.

Business Counsel

Swanson & Heeren, P.C. takes a calculated and savvy approach to business acquisitions, mergers, business purchases and sales. The attorneys negotiate and draft buy-sell or stock purchase agreements that protect the financial and business interests of the firm's clients.

In the event of business disputes, the law office handles complex negotiations and is prepared to litigate when necessary.

The lawyers also assist with business succession planning for family members or business partners. If there is no successor or the officers decide it is time to part ways, the law office is available to help with dissolution and windup. Completing a business termination and liquidation can help limit future potential officer liability.