The way you start your business matters. From choosing the right legal structure to drafting governance documents that protect your interests, business formation is the foundation for everything that comes next.
At Seligson Law, our team of California business lawyers help founders, partners, and investors make smart decisions from day one.
At Seligson Law, we’ve helped business owners throughout California with business formation and governance. We work with startups, seasoned entrepreneurs, family-run companies, and investors across California. We believe that how you start your business can be a crucial indicator of how successful your business will be, especially from a legal and compliance standpoint.
Some of the services we offer include:
We take the time to understand your vision and the risks associated with your business. With all that in mind, we’ll help you establish a legal foundation that’s built to last.
California offers unmatched opportunity, but it also comes with unique legal and regulatory challenges for businesses. Formation and governance involves everything from risk-management tools to tax-shaping mechanisms, and is your first real shot at preventing future disputes.
Some key considerations in California:
California LLCs, corporations, and partnerships have different tax and liability implications, and not all structures fit every business.
Many legal disputes could be avoided with strong operating agreements, founder agreements, and clear roles laid out from the start.
Businesses must meet ongoing obligations like annual filings, board meetings, and tax payments,or they risk penalties and dissolution.
Regulated sectors like cannabis, professional services, and nonprofits face additional formation and governance requirements.
We help clients navigate all of it so that your business stays protected, aligned, and legally sound.
We combine legal precision with business fluency.
Our founder has helped launch hundreds of companies in California and brings a deep understanding of both legal and entrepreneurial realities. We take the time to learn your goals, anticipate challenges, and design smart governance frameworks that grow with your business.
Clients choose us because we:
We see ourselves as more than just your formation lawyer. We like to think of ourselves as your partner in building something substantial and long-lasting.
At Seligson Law, we provide clear, strategic support at every stage of the employer-employee relationship. Here’s how we work with cannabis businesses:
We begin with a confidential discussion to understand your workforce, employment practices, and any active concerns—whether it’s a dispute, a policy issue, or a compliance question.
Our team reviews your current employment policies, classifications, and procedures to identify risks and ensure compliance with cannabis regulations and labor law.
Whether you need help responding to a claim, revising handbooks, negotiating severance, or training managers, we step in with solutions grounded in the realities of your business.
We offer long-term counsel to support your growth, monitoring changes in law, updating your practices, and helping you avoid employment-related pitfalls before they arise.
It depends on your goals, industry, tax situation, and risk tolerance. It’s important to consult with an experienced business formation lawyer before making a decision. We’ll help you choose the right fit: LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, partnership, or other structure.
Yes. Even solo founders benefit from internal documentation to clarify rules and structures. This can help attract investors and avoid future legal issues.
Yes. We help clients convert sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations into new legal entities, such as LLCs or S-Corps. We handle the filings, draft the necessary documents, and ensure the transition protects your assets, limits liability, and complies with tax and regulatory requirements.
Good governance includes clear roles, strong contracts, regular meetings and minutes, compliance tracking, and a trusted legal advisor to keep you on course.
Yes, but online tools often miss key legal and strategic considerations. We’ve seen businesses run into costly problems from incomplete or poorly structured formations. Working with a lawyer ensures your entity is properly set up, legally compliant, and aligned with your long-term goals.
No matter where you are in your business journey, smart formation and governance are essential. By working with our team at Seligson Law, you can rest assured that you’re laying the foundation for your business to grow. Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation.
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