Experienced Business Counsel Across Hartford County
At Steier & McCormick, LLC, we provide a full range of legal services to professionals looking to create, purchase or sell a business in Connecticut. With over 40 years of experience serving Hartford County and the rest of the state of Connecticut, we bring a strong attention to detail to all business law matters.
We are transactional closers who bring a sense of modified aggression to the negotiating table. Getting to the finish line is our only goal, and we are incredibly responsive to every roadblock that attempts to stall your momentum. As a dedicated legal team, we have a deep duty to our clients and work tirelessly to pursue the most favorable outcome.
Strategic Business Formation
Our highly skilled team is prepared to help you with your business formation. We will fully consider all your tax and liability goals. We handle all types of business formations including:
- Limited liability companies (LLC)
- Limited liability partnerships (LLP)
- S corporations
- C corporations
- Nonprofit corporations
Working closely with accountants and tax professionals, we will help to determine what entity will best meet your needs. Once we have decided which type of legal entity best fits your needs, we will help to prepare and file all necessary paperwork with the secretary of state and I.R.S.
Navigating The Purchase Of A Business In Connecticut
If you are interested in purchasing a business, we will assist you in performing your due diligence and create an asset purchase agreement that works for you. We will consider such issues as:
- Business equipment and fixtures
- Customer lists
- Key employees
- Retirement plans
- Non-compete agreements
We will help you examine the business you are looking to purchase in order to make sure you are getting a fair price.
Protecting Your Interests With Robust Buy-Sell Agreements
We also help clients with buy-sell agreements that detail what will happen if a principal dies, becomes disabled or would like to cash in their share of the business. We will work with you to evaluate your business to make sure that you receive a fair deal.
Without a clear exit strategy, your company’s future is left to chance. Our team proactively drafts these provisions to block internal power struggles and ensure a clean transition of ownership. We fight to secure your equity, ensuring that when it is time to exit, you leave the field on your own terms with your investment protected.
How Our Team Advances Your Business Goals
Managing the complexities of Connecticut commercial law requires a legal team that anticipates challenges and clears the field of obstacles. Our team executes a high-level strategy to keep your business moving forward:
- Mitigating risk: We identify hidden liabilities in contracts to protect your capital.
- Regulatory compliance: We ensure all filings meet strict Secretary of State requirements.
- Negotiation power: We use a focused, aggressive approach to secure favorable terms in every deal.
- Asset scrutiny: We perform rigorous due diligence to ensure every acquisition is a sound investment.
- Operational continuity: We draft precise agreements that prevent internal disputes from stalling your momentum.
By handling the legal heavy lifting, we allow you to focus on growth. Our West Hartford office is dedicated to driving your transaction to a successful close.
Learn How To Secure Your Business Future In A Free Consultation
Hiring a seasoned lawyer can ensure your investments are shielded from avoidable errors and legal pitfalls. Taking immediate action with informed counsel can prevent minor disputes from becoming major setbacks.
Reach out to our team to discuss your business law needs with an experienced attorney. Call us at 866-895-5199 or complete our online contact form to schedule your free consultation for your business matter today.