General Business Law

Corporate/Business Practices - Our firm works on several of the sophisticated legal issues and practical problems facing small business as well as large business and collection of delinquent accounts. We advise our clients in employment situations and business transactions of every kind including required filings and specialize in representing the interests of entrepreneurial business organizations, such as start-up companies, small companies, mid-size companies, family-owned businesses, and large organizations. We assist clients in formation and business planning in deciding whether they want to operate as a closely held business, limited liability company, partnership, or corporation and preparing documents such as articles of organization, partnership and stockholder agreements corporate minutes, and buy/sell agreements, negotiating asset and bulk sales, merger, acquisition, and financing.

Frequently asked questions:

What are limited liability companies?

What are some of the common types of business organizations?

What is a business?

What do I need to start a business?

Do I need a taxpayer identification number?

What are corporations?

Do I need insurance?

A bond was required for my occupational licensing. Why do I need one?

Do I need any licenses or permits?

Can foreign companies transfer personnel to the U.S. to work for a related company in the U.S.?

Do I need a fictitious business name statement?

Can I live in the U.S. if I buy or start a small business?

What is a sole proprietorship?

Can I run a business out of my home?

What is a limited partnership? What is a general partnership?

What is a limited liability partnership?

What are S corporations? What are C corporations?

Should I sign a letter of intent?




Law Office
Myron G. Jacobson
197 Merrick Road
Lynbrook, N.Y. 11563
Phone: (516) 599-0888
Fax: (516) 599-0889
E-mail: mjacobsonlaw@aol.com