BUSINESS FORMATION

We offer advice and service on the formation of business entities. Let us help you plan and form your business entity.

Limited Liability Companies (LLC) – LLCs are increasingly popular business entities, and they often offer clients the best solution for setting up a new business or converting an existing business to this convenient entity form. We can often set up your new business quickly and efficiently using this form.

Corporations (C-Corporations; S-Corporations) – Sometimes there are cases where a corporation may be right for your business.  Let us help you make the determination as to what type of entity will best fit your needs.

Limited Partnerships – This type of partnership is one that may involve an investor who is a "partner" by virtue of helping gather the capital to start the business, but who is not involved in the day-to-day operation of the business. This finite involvement makes the non-active partner "limited" and can limit liability for that partner. Let us help you determine if this entity is right for you and prepare the proper documents.

Partnerships –  A regular partnership may be suitable in certain circumstances, especially if you do not need or desire the limited liability protection of an LLC. For example, the Tennessee Franchise and Excise tax does not apply to a partnership that does not have limited liability.  It is always best to have a written agreement in a partnership so that there are no misunderstandings later if things do not work out or the business is to be sold, etc.

Patents and Trademarks – Our firm offers Patent services through our Registered Patent Attorney, D. Bradley Poe. We also can obtain state and federal trademark protection for trade names and logos, etc., if the name or design qualifies.

BUSINESS LITIGATION

Our firm can assist you with all your business litigation needs. We can protect your business interests through initiation of a suit, or we can defend your business against a suit brought against it.

EMPLOYMENT ISSUES

We have experience from both sides of the fence. We can represent employees separating from your company or business, and we can represent businesses with employment issues to protect.

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The information contained on www.cordtsandgulley.com is not intended to provide legal advice. THIS IS GENERAL INFORMATION, subject to change at any time and may be obsolete. Court results depend upon the specific factual and legal circumstances of each case. You should consult with a lawyer before you make any decision affecting your legal rights. We do not form attorney-client relationships via email. We ask that you contact us to set an appointment.