Business Law
Business Formation
Daffner L.L.C. is committed to the success and prosperity of your business. To meet your goals, we are dedicated to close collaboration with you so we can provide the most practical and appropriate advice given your specific business goals. By understanding your expectations and financial capabilities, we can better address your needs, including what corporate entity and tax structures to select and how best to limit your personal liability.
Commercial Law
The commercial marketplace is continually changing. Businesses in the 21st century need experienced commercial law attorneys who keep up with commercial and legal trends and their interplay.
Business owners and entrepreneurs turn to Daffner, LLC. because of our reputation for understanding our clients’ needs and for tailoring innovative strategies to fulfill them. We monitor our clients’ businesses in order to counsel them on risk management and best practices.
Business Law
Comprehensive business representation requires extensive legal knowledge along with the ability to identify and resolve issues effectively. We are assisting firms of all types with transactions and other business law matters. That assistance includes advising on the formation of corporations and other legal entities, drafting contracts, and negotiating agreements. Whether your enterprise has been around for generations or is still in the planning stages, we will deliver the legal representation necessary to enable lasting success.
Contract Law
Most business transactions conducted today are done through the use of contracts. A contract is a binding agreement between two parties that sets terms for the transaction, including price, identity of items to be sold or licensed, and the preferred method of payment. Properly drafting and negotiating contracts will allow you to clearly define and understand your business’s rights and obligations. When a dispute arises, you need an attorney who understands how to negotiate and litigate contracts cases. We handle contract drafting, negotiation and breach cases for our clients in Georgia.
Business Ownership Changes & Succession Planning
If you are purchasing or selling a business, you want to be sure that you get what you are expecting, with no surprises. Our experienced lawyers have represented business purchasers and sellers in many different industries, and understand the risks associated with buying and selling a business. Protecting your interest in the transaction documents is critical to your success.
Tax Law
There are few areas of the law as complicated as tax law. If you have personal or business tax challenges, you need to be represented by an attorney with the skill and experience to help you. At Daffner Law Firm, L.L.C., we are dedicated to guiding you through any tax issues you may be facing. We handle all tax law matters, including tax preparation, filing returns, IRS audits and litigation. We represent clients throughout Georgia with integrity and professionalism.
Business Formation
Get Your Company Started Right
Daffner Law Firm, L.L.C. is committed to the success and prosperity of your business. To meet your goals, we are dedicated to close collaboration with you so we can provide the most practical and appropriate advice given your specific business goals. By understanding your expectations and financial objectives, we can better address your needs, including what corporate entity and tax structures to select and how best to limit your personal liability.
SELECTING THE APPROPRIATE ENTITY FOR YOUR NEW BUSINESS
There are many considerations when choosing the appropriate business entity, such as ownership, governance, capitalization, taxation and liability. We listen to your plans and objectives, and help you weigh the pros and cons of your various options, which include:
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Sole proprietorship
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General partnership
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Limited partnership
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Limited liability partnership
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Limited liability limited partnership
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Limited liability company
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Professional limited liability company
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Corporation
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Professional corporation
CONTINUED SUPPORT
After your business is formed, our firm encourages all our clients to call us for assistance with any problems that may arise. We advise clients on all business formation matters, including:
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Corporate bylaws
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Banking and lines of credit
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Agreement with owners
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Insurance coverage
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Investment strategies
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Corporate compliance issues
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Negotiating and drafting commercial contracts and buy-sell agreements
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Drafting buy-sell agreements
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Commercial transactions
Contact Georgia business formation attorneys today
At Daffner Law Firm, L.L.C. we help build your business and help make it successful. Call our Atlanta office today at
(678) 608-1554 or contact us online to schedule your initial consultation.
Business Law
Comprehensive business representation requires extensive legal knowledge along with the ability to identify and resolve issues effectively. We are assets clients of all types with transactions and other business law matters. That assistance includes advising on the formation of corporations and other legal entities, drafting commercial contracts, and negotiating corporate transactions. Whether your business has been around for generations or is still in the planning stages, Daffner Law Firm, L.L.C. will deliver the legal representation necessary to enable lasting success.
DELIVERING KNOWLEDGEABLE ADVICE ON LAUNCHING A NEW VENTURE
We assist clients with the all-important initial legal steps, including formation of your business entity, obtaining necessary licenses, and preparing fundamental contracts for your new business.
In the excitement of starting a new business, it can be easy to lose track of every legal requirement. That’s where we come in, capably handing each matter so you can attend to business, poised for long-term growth.
TRUSTED FOR CONTRACT REVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT
A business must be able to rely on the contracts it executes. At Daffner Law Firm, L.L.C. we draft and review transactional materials, real estate contracts, commercial agreements and other legal agreements to ensure that our clients receive fair consideration. Our attorneys make the effort to explain each right and obligation so that you are never surprised by a disadvantageous term when it’s too late to make a change. We are skilled negotiators who have the background to realize when and how a better deal can be achieved.
SKILLED COUNSELORS HELP RESOLVE SHAREHOLDER CONFLICTS
Disagreements among shareholders/owners can quickly threaten a business, no matter how successful it is. Even if you just suspect that a fundamental disagreement is looming, Daffner Law Firm, L.L.C. can act to protect your rights and interests. We understand that shareholder/owner disputes must be resolved efficiently and without costly litigation whenever possible. Because we have decades of experience assisting businesses, we can forge creative solutions even when conflicts are complicated or bitter.
DEVELOPING BUY-AND-SELL AGREEMENTS TO AVERT OWNERSHIP PROBLEMS
Smart companies prepare for every reasonable contingency. This is doubly important when a firm’s ownership is at stake. A owner's financial problems, illness, divorce or untimely death can unexpectedly put other owners at serious risk. A buy-and-sell agreement can specify how ownership stakes will be distributed if a owner has to surrender his or her interest suddenly. Our firm evaluate your specific situation to formulate a clear series of steps to avoid such risks.
Contact dedicated Atlanta attorneys to assist with business matters and transactions
At Daffner Law Firm, L.L.C. represents business clients in a wide range of transactions and legal concerns.
Please call (678) 608-1554 or contact us online to schedule a meeting in our Atlanta office.
Business Ownership Changes & Succession Planning
PURCHASING OR SELLING A BUSINESS
If you are purchasing or selling a business, you want to be sure that you get what you are expecting, with no surprises. Our experienced lawyers have represented business purchasers and sellers in many different industries, and understand the risks associated with buying and selling a business. Protecting your interest in the transaction documents is critical to your success.
TRANSFERRING YOUR BUSINESS TO GOOD HANDS
Do you own a business that is ready for a change at the top? At Daffner Law Firm, L.L.C. we work with business owners to create a plan of action to secure their business in the event of a transition in ownership or control. Our skilled attorneys help eliminate confusion and reduce financial complications as stakeholders struggle with this sensitive subject. Whether you are a large corporation or a small, closely-held business, our attorneys provide solutions for handing over the reins to the next generation of leadership.
PRESERVING CUSTOMER GOODWILL WITH A WELL-THOUGHT-OUT TRANSITION PLAN
We know how hard entrepreneurs must work to build their businesses, and our attorneys work equally hard to protect the gains you’ve made as you transfer your business to new leadership. Whether you are handing over your business to a trusted family member or an outside buyer, it’s important to retain the goodwill and loyalty of your customers and shareholders. Continuing goodwill preserves the value of the business for new leadership and ensures the exiting owner of continued strong revenue through royalties or profit-sharing. Our experienced attorneys can craft a transition plan suitable for your business that allows customers, trade partners and investors to get comfortable with the new leadership before any major changes occur.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR CLOSELY-HELD BUSINESSES
Closely-held or family-owned businesses come with expectations for succession and emotional entanglements that can be damaging to the future of the business. Often, family members will disagree about the future direction of the business. Those most interested in retaining control may have the least amount of business savvy or may lack the work ethic to drive the business forward. For these and many other reasons, it’s important for the business owner to:
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Determine the fair value of the business
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Determine the importance of continued family involvement
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Assess the business aptitude and passion for the business among family members
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Establish goals for the owner’s retirement
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Identify the family member(s) best suited to making the business successful for the benefit of all stakeholders
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Create an ownership and control structure that balances the needs of family members with the requirements of making the new leadership successful
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Document the succession plan
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Communicate the succession plan to all stakeholders
The succession plan can be part of the owner’s will or living trust, and should employ sound estate planning strategies to minimize tax liability.
IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO PLAN
Business owners should plan for succession well in advance of anticipated retirement. This allows the new leadership to learn the business and make a smooth transition that retains customer loyalty. Unfortunately, too many owners of family businesses put off the inevitable, creating stress and discord as the family struggles to adjust. Our lawyers are fully equipped to turn these complex issues into simple solutions to ensure that your business is on firm footing as you plan for retirement.
Contact our experienced lawyers today for your business succession planning
It’s difficult to step aside from the business you built. But since that day must come, why not make the transition as smooth as possible? Call Daffner Law Firm, L.L.C. at (678) 608-1554 or contact us online to schedule a consultation today. Our office is conveniently located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Commercial Law
COMMERCIAL LAWYERS PROTECT CLIENTS’ RIGHTS IN BUSINESS CONTRACTS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH A REPUTATION FOR UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS CLIENTS’ NEEDS
The commercial marketplace is continually changing. Businesses in the 21st century need experienced commercial law attorneys who keep up with commercial and legal trends and their interplay.
Business owners and entrepreneurs turn to Daffner Law Firm, L.L.C., because of our reputation for understanding our clients’ needs and for tailoring innovative strategies to fulfill them. We monitor our clients’ businesses in order to counsel them on risk management and best practices.
KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT ALL ASPECTS OF COMMERCIAL LAW
Our firm represents business clients in all types of commercial matters. Iron-clad contracts and agreements are at the core of your business success. Our lawyers draft and help enforce business contracts of every type.The firm’s commercial law services include:
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Contract preparation
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Contract review
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Dispute resolution
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Franchise agreements
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Non-compete agreements
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Non-disclosure contracts agreements
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Purchases and sales of businesses
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Real estate lease, purchase and sale agreements
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Regulatory compliance
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Restrictive covenants
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Unfair competition agreements
Contact experienced Georgia commercial and transactional attorneys
Call Daffner Law Firm, L.L.C. in Atlanta at (678) 608-1554 or contact us online for a initial consultation. We are ready to advocate for your rights in all cases of commercial litigation.
Contract Law
GEORGIA LAW FIRM PROVIDES FOCUSED ASSISTANCE WITH ALL CONTRACT MATTERS
Most business transactions conducted today are done through the use of contracts. A contract is a binding agreement between two parties that sets terms for the transaction, including price, identity of items to be sold or licensed, and the preferred method of payment. Properly drafting and negotiating contracts will allow you to clearly define and understand your business’s rights and obligations. When a dispute arises, you need an attorney who understands how to negotiate.
DEDICATED ATTORNEYS PROVIDING CONTRACT SERVICES
We provide many contract-based services for our clients, including contract drafting. We work with you from the very beginning of the contract drafting or negotiation process to make sure the words in your contract clearly reflect the wishes of all parties and the agreements that have been reached verbally. When a dispute or breach arises, a well-written contract can reduce the need for litigation by clearly detailing the proper procedures in all foreseeable situations.
In addition to helping you draft a solid contract, our attorneys help your business revise, update or modify existing contracts to reflect changing circumstances. Our attorneys work with your company to help you avoid breaching a contract and to enforce another party’s compliance with a contract when they are in danger of breach. We are committed to helping our clients’ businesses thrive, and dedicated to helping you achieve the results you desire.
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LEASES
For many businesses, the commercial lease for the premises may be the most important single contract that is signed, and quite often the most expensive undertaking by the business and the owners. We prepare and negotiate commercial real estate leases both for landlords and for tenants. Landlords and tenants have different interests in leases, and our lawyers, through their years of experience, know where the issues most often arise, and protect our clients accordingly.
Need help with a contract? Contact us today.
If your company is in the process of drafting or negotiating a contract, or if a contract has been breached, you need legal help. Call Daffner Law Firm LLC,. today at (678) 608-1554 or contact us online to schedule a consultation at our Atlanta, Georgia office.
Tax Law
Georgia Tax Law Attorney Protecting Your Rights
LAW FIRM HELPING YOU UNDERSTAND COMPLEX TAX LAWS
There are few areas of the law as complicated as tax law. If you have personal or business tax challenges, you need to be represented by an attorney with the skill and experience to help you. At Daffner Law Firm, L.L.C., we are dedicated to guiding you through any tax issues you may be facing. We handle all tax law matters, including tax preparation, filing returns, IRS audits and litigation. We represent clients with integrity and professionalism.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE UNFILED BACK TAXES
If you have not filed your tax returns for a few years, it is only a matter of time before the IRS contacts you. Once they do, it is essential that you address the problem immediately to avoid criminal charges. With the help of an experienced tax attorney, you can complete your unfiled tax returns efficiently and accurately. At our firm, we can ensure that you file the appropriate forms and documents to resolve your issues with the IRS and protect you from a criminal investigation.
NAVIGATING AN AUDIT BY THE IRS
If you are being audited by the IRS, you need the assistance of an experienced tax attorney to help you avoid criminal tax fraud charges. Our extensive experience with all areas of tax law allows us to understand the complicated processes and procedures that accompany an audit. We ensure that you show up to your audit prepared for what you are about to face by reviewing your tax returns and explaining how to answer questions that the auditor is likely to ask. Trust our firm to ease your stress and give you the guidance you need.
TAX CONTROVERSY REPRESENTATION
If you are faced with an IRS levy notice or a notice of a federal or state tax lien, we can help you negotiate a settlement for significantly less than the full balance due. We can also assist you with offers in compromise, installment agreements, penalty abatements, innocent spouse relief and submit requests for currently not collectible status.
Contact an experienced tax law attorney in Georgia
For all of your tax-related legal issues, turn to Daffner Law Firm, L.L.C.. Call us at (678) 608-1554 or contact us online to schedule a consultation. From our Atlanta office, we represent clients throughout Georgia.
CONTACT US
Address
2200 Century Parkway NE
Suite 950
Atlanta, GA 30345
Phone
Office (678) 608-1554
Fax (404) 795-2048