When should I bring in a lawyer for a business decision?

Before you commit, not after. Once a term sheet is signed or a partner is in, your options narrow. A short conversation early usually costs less than untangling a structure later.

Do you help with bringing on a partner or an investor?

Yes. I structure the ownership, paper the terms, and make sure you understand what you're giving up and getting in return before anyone signs.

Can you help me get ready to sell my business down the road?

Yes. Clean records, clear ownership, and the right structure make a future sale smoother and protect your value. The earlier we set that up, the easier the eventual deal.

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Strategic Business Planning

You're making a move: a new line of business, a partner, outside money, a restructuring. The legal structure underneath the decision matters as much as the decision itself. Plan it before you're locked in.

How it works

I help you think through the legal side of a business decision before it's made, so the structure supports where you're going instead of boxing you in. Fewer surprises later, fewer clauses you wish you'd negotiated.

What’s included

Structuring new ventures, lines of business, and ownership arrangements
Partner and equity arrangements before they're set in stone
Getting the company ready for financing or investment
Allocating risk and planning for contingencies and an eventual exit

Who it’s for

Owners weighing growth, a partnership, outside financing, or an eventual sale who want the legal footing settled first.

What it costs

A flat fee, scoped and quoted up front after an initial conversation that doesn’t cost you anything. No hourly billing, no surprise invoice.

Common questions

Questions clients ask

When should I bring in a lawyer for a business decision?: Before you commit, not after. Once a term sheet is signed or a partner is in, your options narrow. A short conversation early usually costs less than untangling a structure later.
Do you help with bringing on a partner or an investor?: Yes. I structure the ownership, paper the terms, and make sure you understand what you're giving up and getting in return before anyone signs.
Can you help me get ready to sell my business down the road?: Yes. Clean records, clear ownership, and the right structure make a future sale smoother and protect your value. The earlier we set that up, the easier the eventual deal.

Get in touch

Need help with strategic business planning?

Tell me what you're working on. The initial conversation is on the house, and you'll have a flat price before any work begins.

Get in Touch (248) 841-0278

This page provides a general overview of strategic business planning matters and does not constitute legal advice. Every situation is different. Contact us to discuss the specifics of your matter.