Business and Corporate Law
Representing Businesses throughout MichiganAt Willis & Willis, our attorneys protect the interests of businesses throughout Michigan. We offer a wide range of services to suit the needs of new and emergency businesses, closely-held corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, strategic alliances and business enterprises of all kinds, as well as financial institutions and investors including private equity and venture capital funds. Our exceptionally talented and experienced lawyers have diverse backgrounds and a broad array of skills and specialties, covering the full range of business services. Contact us to schedule an appointment about your legal concerns. Business Formation Whether opening your first business or expanding your business into a new venture, we will advise you about the best business entity to create. Our lawyers will counsel you about the costs and benefits associated with a limited liability company (LLC),"S" or "C" corporation, or joint venture. After you decide which entity is appropriate for your business goals, we will file all the appropriate documents with the state and federal government. We will draft articles of incorporation, bylaws, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other documents needed for the creation of your closely held company. General Business Advice The success of your business depends on dealing with disputes both as they arise, and before they occur. Comprehensive corporate and business advice from an attorney can help prevent problems from occurring, and prepare your business when they do occur. Our firm advises businesses about the following:
Business Succession Planning Our lawyers will guide your family through the process of estate planning. Business succession planning creates strategies to transfer ownership and control of closely held businesses to the heirs of business owners. We assist clients with creating life insurance policies, buy-sell agreements, family limited liability companies, succession plans, and estate freezes. Willis & Willis works to make sure you have the tools in place to meet your business goals. Set up an appointment with an experienced business law attorney, by contacting us today. We represent businesses throughout Southwest Michigan, including companies in Kalamazoo, Portage, Benton Harbor, Hastings, and St. Joseph, but have experience representing clients from California to Canada, and our firm understands the importance of aggressive legal representation. |
