


Critical Role of the Buy-Sell Agreement in Shareholder Disputes
I have handled partnership and shareholder cases for several decades. In this time, the vast majority of disputes center on the transition of ownership upon death, disability or termination of employment. In approximately half the cases, there are buy-sell agreements...
A Recipe for Disaster – Giving Your Attorney an Ownership Interest
Over the years, I’ve written extensively on the problems that can arise when an entity is formed with the attorney for the group also participating in the venture as a partner, co-shareholder or co-member with ownership interest. A new decision from the Disciplinary...
Will You Actually Be Paid On Your LLC or Partnership Buyout?
Negotiating a buyout of your member interest in a LLC, partnership, or closely-held corporation is an art. As such, you should insist on certain requirements if you will be receiving your money in installments. On paper, you could be receiving a substantial amount of...