Corporate Lawyers for Savannah, Georgia
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Jarrett S.
I work with early stage startups (in Georgia and internationally) with their formation, contract, patent and investment needs.
"Jarrett was very transparent and easy to work with. We’ll definitely be using him again."
Gregory F.
Greg Fidlon has been practicing exclusively in employment law since 1998. He represents and advises clients in all aspects of the employment relationship. In addition to his litigation work, Greg regularly negotiates and drafts corporate policy handbooks, employment contracts, separation agreements and restrictive covenants. He also develops and presents training programs and has spoken and written extensively on labor and employment law topics.
"The proposal price was very reasonable, and the lawyer promptly scheduled a consultation, and provided sound legal advice."
Igor B.
As a corporate lawyer, I have dealt with international transactions, complex litigation and arbitration, regulatory compliance, and multijurisdictional tax planning. In March 2021, I started my firm and shifted my professional focus to working with start-ups, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and families. I help my clients structure and run their businesses and take care of their assets, including intellectual property issues and estate planning for their families. I try to bring big law quality and small firm personal attention to every client.
"will continue working with Igor. he takes time to explain all the process"
George L.
I am a corporate attorney with offices in Rock Hill, SC, and Lavonia, GA. My practice is focused on contracts, tax, and asset protection planning. I act as a fractional outside general counsel to over 20 businesses in 6 countries. When not practicing law, I can usually be found training my bird dogs.
"Appreciated his insight into contract matters for our start up!"
Sunnita B.
Experienced sports and entertainment attorney. I specialize in contracts, business formation, licensing, wage disputes, negotiations, and intellectual property.
"Sunnita was very prompt with clear revisions showing what needed to be updated and explaining why. Also, she made sure my documents weren't generalized, but fit Georgia's laws and are specific enough to hold up in court. All of my questions were answered and she stayed in communication with the message feature. I really appreciated that she didn't try to overcharge me for her service. I'll use her for my projects going forward, great experience."
Meghan T.
Meghan Thomas is an accomplished transactional attorney. She specializes in IP, real estate and tech related transactional matters, and business contracts. Meghan's innovative leadership style has attributed to the firm's rapid development and presence in the metro-Atlanta market. She obtained her Doctor of Law from Emory University where she worked with the State Attorney General and litigated property disputes for disadvantaged clients. Prior to practicing, Meghan negotiated complex transactions for Fortune 500 tech and healthcare companies. She lives with her family in Southwest Atlanta, enjoys cooking, travel, dance and continues to develop her research in the areas of transactional law and legal sustainability.
"Meghan's exceptional guidance through a complex commercial lease negotiation has solidified her as a trusted advisor for all future lease agreements. Her extensive background in contract negotiations and advocacy for small business owners has earned my utmost respect and repeat business. Thank you, Meghan for protecting my family business from potential financial hardship through your legal expertise."
July 11, 2020
Carlos C.
Carlos Colón-Machargo is a fully bilingual (English-Spanish) attorney-at-law and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over twenty years of experience. His major areas of practice include labor and employment law; business law; corporate, contract and tax law; and estate planning. He is currently admitted to practice law in Georgia, Florida, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and currently licensed as a CPA in Florida. He received a Master of Laws from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1997, where he concentrated in Labor and Employment Law (LL. M. in Labor and Employment Law) and a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the Inter American University.
July 21, 2020
Chester A.
With over 24 years of practice, Chet uses his vast experiences to assist his clients in the most efficient manner possible. Chet is a magna cum laude graduate of University of Miami School of Law with an extensive background in Business Law, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate Law, Leasing Law and Telecommunications Law. Chet's prior experience includes 5 years at two of the top law firms in Georgia and 16 years of operating his own private practice.
October 26, 2020
Benjamin M.
Experienced Attorney focused on transactional law, payments processing, banking and finance law, and working with fintech companies with a demonstrated history of driving successful negotiations in technology sourcing and transactions and strong understanding of government contracts and the procurement process
Dani E.
Dani is a trusted legal professional with expertise in contracts and corporate legal operations. Dani supports customers in reviewing and negotiating both buy and sell side agreements, including but not limited to Master Services Agreements, Licensing Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Supply Agreements, Commercial Contracts, Healthcare Contracts, IT Contracts, Vendor Contracts and Non-Disclosure Agreements. She also assists with negotiation strategy, contract lifecycle, privacy issues, legal policy setting, process improvement, corporate governance, force majeure clauses and template harmonization and playbook development. Dani has proven success drafting, negotiating and advising executive leadership on contracts to drive outcomes in line with defined strategic objectives. Dani is based in Georgia and holds a law degree from Western Michigan University’s Cooley Law School.
Amos M.
Since 2008, I have worked to assist clients in solving problems and addressing challenges that inevitably arise as a business grows - both anticipated and unexpected. My experience in Georgia and Tennessee in both drafting contracts and enforcing them via litigation and/or arbitration has provided clients with unique insights that help them anticipate problems and inform their decisions from start to finish.
April 18, 2024
Gayle G.
Fractional General Counsel and Board Advisor with over 26 years of experience advising companies and their management in the US, EMEA and APAC. I use my legal and finance background to understand the client's business and bring the most practical, efficient legal solutions to grow the business while reducing risk. Focus includes: Compliance | Governance (including AI) | Tech Transactions | Licenses | SaaS | Cross Border | Equity Investments | JVs | International Expansion | Fractional GC https://www.linkedin.com/in/ggorvettesq
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Corporate
S Corp
Texas
Can an S corp be digital?
I am an entrepreneur who is exploring different business entities to use for my new venture. I have heard that an S corp can be a beneficial option, but I am unsure if a digital S corp is possible. I have been researching online, but I am not sure what the legal requirements and implications would be for creating a digital S corp.
Michael R.
There is no such thing as a digital S corporation. An S corporation is simply a corporation which makes an election to be taxed as a partnership.
Corporate
LLC
Connecticut
LLC and corporate restructuring?
I am a business owner that is looking to restructure my LLC and corporate structure to better suit the needs of my business. I am looking to expand my business and need to know the best way to restructure my LLC and corporate entities to manage growth and protect my assets. I am looking for advice on the best way to do this and any potential legal considerations I should be aware of.
Thomas L.
You need to categorize each asset and revenue source, and your personal tax situation, and amend or create entities as needed.
Corporate
LLC Operating Agreement
Texas
Does a single member llc need an operating agreement?
I'm in Texas. I know operating agreements aren't required everywhere.
Craig C.
Texas has no requirement for an operating agreement. However, I generally advise all LLCs to have one. If nothing else, it assists as part of the "paper trail" in proving that the LLC was a separate entity from the sole member and helps to maintain liability protection.
Corporate
SAFE Note
California
What legal protections and risks are associated with investing in a company through a SAFE Note?
I am an individual interested in investing in a startup through a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) Note, but I am unsure of the legal protections and risks involved. I would like to understand the potential advantages and disadvantages of this investment instrument, such as the rights I would have as an investor, the potential dilution of my ownership, and any potential risks or limitations that may arise in the future.
Tabetha H.
SAFE Note Investment: Key Protections & Risks What is a SAFE Note? A SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) provides rights to future equity in a startup without setting a current share price. Unlike convertible notes, SAFEs aren't debt - they're contractual rights to equity upon triggering events. Key Protections: Conversion rights - Automatic conversion to equity during qualified financing rounds Valuation cap - Sets maximum valuation for calculating your ownership Discount rate - Provides reduced price compared to new investors (typically 10-30%) Pro-rata rights (if included) - Allows participation in future rounds Dissolution rights - Return of investment if company dissolves before conversion Major Risks: No maturity date - Can remain unconverted indefinitely No interest - Return depends solely on equity appreciation Dilution - Ownership can be significantly reduced in subsequent rounds Limited rights - No voting rights, minimal information access, no board representation Uncertain conversion - May never convert if company doesn't raise qualified financing Tax complexity - Unclear IRS guidance on certain aspects of SAFE taxation Terms to Negotiate: Lower valuation cap and higher discount rate MFN (Most Favored Nation) provision Pro-rata rights Conversion triggers and scenarios Information/reporting rights Risk Summary: SAFEs offer minimal investor protections compared to priced rounds. Your investment could remain illiquid indefinitely with no guaranteed return. Without pro-rata rights, your ownership can be significantly diluted in future rounds.
Corporate
S Corp
Connecticut
S corp and board composition?
I am the owner of an established S Corp. I am planning to restructure the business in order to bring on additional shareholders and expand the Board of Directors. I want to make sure I am taking the correct steps to ensure the S Corp is in compliance with all applicable regulations and laws. I am looking for advice from a lawyer to help me understand the requirements for Board composition and any other regulations I need to be aware of.
Thomas L.
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