If you are starting a new business, we can help you determine which of the business forms available under California and federal law — including the corporation, the partnership, the limited liability company (LLC) and the S corporation — is best for your individual circumstances.

We can also help you negotiate and draft the agreements and contracts that define the relationships between those with a stake in your business. We can help form buy-sell agreements, operating agreements and shareholder agreements.

As you face day-to-day legal issues in the running of your business, our attorneys are here for you. We can help your business with issues on an ongoing basis including employment contracts and policies, long-term strategic planning, tax issues, customer and supplier agreements, contractor agreements, real estate contracts, secured financing arrangements and licensing or distribution agreements.

If your business is closely held, we can advise you on estate planning and tax planning with an eye toward protecting you, your business and your family from unnecessary liability and uncertainty concerning business succession.

Our experienced real estate lawyers can assist you with all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions, including purchase and sale, leasing, land use and zoning, development, construction, environmental, easements, title issues, and financing issues and concerns.

We are also experienced with tax planning around real estate matters, and Tim Blied is a licensed California Real Estate Broker.