Business Start Up

Comprehensive Legal Solutions for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

At Larhdel Law, we specialize in supporting small and medium-sized business owners, whether you’re starting a new venture or managing an established enterprise. We work with a variety of business structures, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, and other corporate forms. Our goal is to provide tailored legal solutions that help your business thrive and grow.

Our Services for Business Owners Include:


Business Formation and Governance

  • Shareholder Agreements: Drafting and negotiating agreements that define the rights and obligations of shareholders.
  • Operating and Partnership Agreements: Customizing agreements that outline management, operational, and financial terms for LLCs, partnerships, and other business forms.
  • Formation-Related Contracts: Assisting with all agreements required to properly form and structure your business.

Employee Relations and Employment Contracts

  • Employment Agreements: Drafting clear, enforceable contracts that outline employee roles, responsibilities, and compensation.
  • Employee Relations: Providing guidance on employment law, helping to establish compliant workplace practices.

Lease Agreements

  • Property Leases: Reviewing and assisting with commercial property lease agreements to ensure favorable terms.
  • Equipment and Vehicle Leases: Negotiating lease terms for business equipment, machinery, and vehicles.

Business Transactions and Litigation

  • Business Transactions: Handling major transactions, including asset purchases, acquisitions, franchising agreements, and business dissolutions.
  • Business Litigation: Providing litigation support in any disputes that arise from business formation, transactions, or operations.

Our team is committed to guiding your business through every legal step with expertise, clarity, and precision. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of starting a new business or need assistance with ongoing business matters, we are here to provide the legal support you need.

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Frequently asked questions

Can Larhdel Law help me form a business in California?

Yes. Larhdel Law provides business formation services, including advice relating to business structures and formation-related agreements. The firm can also assist with contracts and other legal issues that arise as the business begins operating.

What business structures can Larhdel Law help with?

The Business Start Up page identifies sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs and other corporate forms among the structures the firm can advise on.

Can Larhdel Law prepare an operating or partnership agreement?

Yes. The firm’s startup services include operating and partnership agreements that set out management, operational and financial terms.

Can Larhdel Law prepare a shareholder agreement?

Yes. Shareholder agreements are listed among the firm’s business-formation and governance services and can be used to define important rights and obligations among owners.

Can Larhdel Law help with employment agreements for a new business?

Yes. The Business Start Up page includes employee relations and employment contracts as part of its support for small and medium-sized businesses.

Should I get legal advice before choosing a business structure?

It can be useful because the choice of structure affects ownership, governance, contracts and other legal obligations. The best option depends on the business, owners and operating plans.

Can Larhdel Law help a foreign entrepreneur set up a U.S. business?

Yes. The firm can advise on business formation and, where relevant, coordinate that work with U.S. business-immigration planning for the entrepreneur or key personnel.