The way you set up your business matters. From choosing a legal structure to creating agreements that define how you’ll operate, strong formation and governance are what keep a business stable as it grows.
At Seligson Law, our New York business and corporate law attorneys help founders, operators, and investors make solid decisions from the start.
We work with all kinds of business owners and stakeholders throughout New York, from first-time founders and family-run operations to serial entrepreneurs and investors.
Formation isn’t just about filing the right paperwork. It’s about creating a legal foundation that will support your business and reduce problems later. That’s why we work hard to help you start strong and stay compliant as you grow.
Some of our core services include:
We take the time to understand your goals and the risks you face, then build the legal framework to match.
New York offers a lot of opportunity, but it also comes with its own legal and regulatory hurdles. From opening a small business to launching a fast-growing startup, the way you structure your business can affect taxes, liability, investor access, and future flexibility.
Here are a few key things we help clients manage:
LLCs, S-Corps, C-Corps, partnerships, and nonprofits each have pros and cons in New York. We’ll walk you through what makes sense based on your goals.
Bylaws, operating agreements, and founder arrangements are often skipped early on, but they’re what protect you later. We help you set them up right.
New York businesses face annual filing requirements, governance rules, and specific local obligations. We help you stay current so small oversights don’t become big problems.
Some sectors, including cannabis, health care, and finance, have additional requirements. We know how to navigate those.
We help clients navigate all of it so that your business stays protected, aligned, and legally sound.
At Seligson Law, our team brings both legal experience and a practical understanding of how businesses operate. We’re selective about who we work with because we invest in our client relationships for the long haul.
Clients come to us because we:
We’re not just here to check off boxes. We’re here to help you build something that lasts.
That depends on your industry, goals, investor structure, and tax concerns. We’ll talk through your options and help you choose what fits.
Yes. These documents can protect you, clarify expectations, and make your business more appealing to future partners or investors.
We help clients reorganize or convert entities all the time. We’ll guide you through the process while minimizing legal risk and tax impact.
It means having the right rules, documents, and systems in place, so decisions are clear, roles are defined, and compliance is baked in.
Technically, yes, but we’ve seen far too many businesses end up with unclear ownership, missing documents, or avoidable disputes. Getting it right up front saves time and stress later.
Whether you’re forming your first business or restructuring an existing one, legal clarity matters. At Seligson Law, we help you build the legal side of your business with the same care and focus you bring to everything else. Contact us today so we can get to work setting your business up for real, lasting success.
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