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Forest H. - Dissolution Lawyer in Pasadena, Texas
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July 14, 2020

Forest H.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Nashville, TN
28 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX FL, TN
Washington and Lee University

Forest is a general practice lawyer. He provides legal advice regarding small business law, contracts, estates and trusts, administrative law, corporate governance and compliance. Forest practiced complex commercial litigation in Florida for eight years, representing clients such as Host Marriott, Kellogg School of Business, and Toyota. Since moving to Nashville in 2005, he has provided legal advice to clients forming new businesses, planning for the future, and seeking funding through the use of equity and/or debt in their businesses. This advice has included the selection of business type, assistance in drafting and editing their business plans and offering material, reviewing proposed term sheets, and conducting due diligence. Forest is a member of the Florida, Tennessee, and Texas Bars; in addition. Forest has held a Series 7, General Securities Representative Exam, Series 24, General Securities Principal, and Series 63, Uniform Securities Agent State Law.

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Eric M. - Dissolution Lawyer in Pasadena, Texas
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Curt L. - Dissolution Lawyer in Pasadena, Texas
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Curt L.

Business Attorney
Houston, TX
36 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX
South Texas College of Law Houston

For over thirty five (35) years, Mr. Langley has developed a diverse general business and commercial litigation practice advising clients on day-to-day business and legal matters, as well as handling lawsuits and arbitrations across Texas and in various other states across the country. Mr. Langley has handled commercial matters including employment law, commercial collections, real estate matters, energy litigation, construction, general litigation, arbitrations, defamation actions, misappropriation of trade secrets, usury, consumer credit, commercial credit, lender liability, accounting malpractice, legal malpractice, and appellate practice in state and federal courts. (Online bio at www.curtmlangley.com).

Diana M. - Dissolution Lawyer in Pasadena, Texas
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September 22, 2020

Diana M.

Patent Attorney
Free Consultation
Boca Raton, FL
14 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX FL
Florida Coastal School of Law

Diana is a registered patent attorney and licensed to practice law in Florida and in federal courts in Florida and in Texas. For nearly a decade, Diana has been known as the go-to brand builder, business protector, and rights negotiator. Diana works with individual inventors, startups, and small to medium-sized closely held business entities to build, protect, and leverage a robust intellectual property portfolio comprising patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade dress, and trade secrets.

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Jose P. - Dissolution Lawyer in Pasadena, Texas
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Jose P.

Partner
Free Consultation
San Antonio, Dallas
26 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX
University of Pennsylvania

I am a corporate lawyer with expertise working with small businesses, venture capital and healthcare. Previously, I worked at large law firms, as well as head attorney for companies. I graduated from Harvard College and University of Pennsylvania Law School. I speak 5 languages (Spanish, French, Italian and Russian, plus English), visited over 60 countries, and used to compete in salsa dancing!

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Jeremiah C. - Dissolution Lawyer in Pasadena, Texas
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Jeremiah C.

Partner/Attorney at Law
Houston
18 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX NV
Thomas Jefferson

Creative, results driven business & technology executive with 27 years of experience (17+ as a business/corporate lawyer). A problem solver with a passion for business, technology, and law. I bring a thorough understanding of the intersection of the law and business needs to any endeavor, having founded multiple startups myself with successful exits. I provide professional business and legal consulting. Throughout my career I've represented a number large corporations (including some of the top Fortune 500 companies) but the vast majority of my clients these days are startups and small businesses. Having represented hundreds of successful crowdfunded startups, I'm one of the most well known attorneys for startups seeking CF funds. I hold a Juris Doctor degree with a focus on Business/Corporate Law, a Master of Business Administration degree in Entrepreneurship, A Master of Education degree and dual Bachelor of Science degrees. I look forward to working with any parties that have a need for my skill sets.

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Bryan B. - Dissolution Lawyer in Pasadena, Texas
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Bryan B.

Lawyer
Free Consultation
Austin, TX
10 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX
Penn State Law

Experienced attorney and tax analyst with a history of working in the government and private industry. Skilled in Public Speaking, Contract Law, Corporate Governance, and Contract Negotiation. Strong professional graduate from Penn State Law.

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George O. - Dissolution Lawyer in Pasadena, Texas
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George O.

Managing Attorney
Free Consultation
Houston, Texas
19 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX
South Texas College of Law

George Oggero is a down-to-earth lawyer who understands that his clients are human beings. He is a lifelong Houston resident. He graduated from St. Thomas High School and then Texas A&M University. He obtained his Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law in 2007. He is experienced in real estate, criminal defense, civil/commercial matters, personal, injury, business matters, general counsel on-demand, and litigation.

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Don G. - Dissolution Lawyer in Pasadena, Texas
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March 1, 2021

Don G.

Attorney at law
Free Consultation
Oklahoma City, OK
25 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX
Texas Tech School of Law

Texas licensed attorney specializing for 22 years in Business and Contract law with a focus on construction law and business operations. My services include General Business Law Advisement; Contract Review and Drafting; Legal Research and Writing; Business Formation; Articles or Instructive Writing; and more. I am able to draft and review contracts, and have experience with, contract law and business formation in any state. For more insight into my skills and experience, please feel free to visit my LinkedIn profile or contact me with any questions.

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Rinky P. - Dissolution Lawyer in Pasadena, Texas
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August 25, 2020

Rinky P.

Managing Attorney
Free Consultation
Tampa, FL
33 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX CA, FL
University of Minnesota

Rinky S. Parwani began her career practicing law in Beverly Hills, California handling high profile complex litigation and entertainment law matters. Later, her practice turned transactional to Lake Tahoe, California with a focus on business startups, trademarks, real estate resort development and government law. After leaving California, she also served as in-house counsel for a major lending corporation headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa as well as a Senior Vice President of Compliance for a fortune 500 mortgage operation in Dallas, Texas prior to opening Parwani Law, P.A. in Tampa, Florida. She has represented various sophisticated individual, government and corporate clients and counseled in a variety of litigation and corporate matters throughout her career. Ms. Parwani also has prior experience with state and federal consumer lending laws for unsecured credit cards, revolving credit, secured loans, retail credit, sales finance and mortgage loans. She also has served as a special magistrate and legal counsel for numerous Florida County Value Adjustment Boards. Her practice varies significantly from unique federal and state litigation cases to transactional matters. Born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, Ms. Parwani worked in private accounting for several years prior to law school. Her background includes a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate from Iowa (currently the license is inactive) and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation (currently the designation is inactive). Ms. Parwani or the firm is currently a member of the following organizations: Hillsborough County Bar Association, American Bar Association, Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She is a Fellow of the American Bar Association. Ms. Parwani is a frequent volunteer for Fox Channel 13 Tampa Bay Ask-A-Lawyer. She has published an article entitled "Advising Your Client in Foreclosure" in the Stetson Law Review, Volume 41, No. 3, Spring 2012 Foreclosure Symposium Edition. She is a frequent continuing legal education speaker and has also taught bankruptcy seminars for the American Bar Association and Amstar Litigation. She was commissioned by the Governor of Kentucky as a Kentucky Colonel. In addition, she teaches Immigration Law, Bankruptcy Law and Legal Research and Writing as an adjunct faculty instructor at the Hillsborough Community College Ybor campus in the paralegal studies program.

Brandon L. - Dissolution Lawyer in Pasadena, Texas
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October 1, 2020

Brandon L.

Managing Partner, Attorney
Free Consultation
Dallas-Fort Worth
15 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX
Juris Doctor – Pepperdine University School of Law – Malibu, California

Brandon is a Texas Super Lawyer®, meaning he is among the top 2.5% of attorneys in his state. He has designed his practice to provide a unique ecosystem of legal support services to business and entrepreneurs, derived from his background as a federal district law clerk, published biochemist, and industry lecturer. Brandon is fluent in Spanish, an Eagle Scout, and actively involved with the youth in his community. He loves advocating for his clients and thinks he may never choose to retire.

Richard E. - Dissolution Lawyer in Pasadena, Texas
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October 1, 2020

Richard E.

Senior Partner, Attorney
Free Consultation
Dallas-Fort Worth
18 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX
Juris Doctor – University of LaVerne College of Law

Richard is a wizard at taking on bureaucracies and simply getting the job done. His clients value his straight-forward counsel and his ability to leverage a top-notch legal staff for efficient and effective results. Richard is a professional engineer, professor of law, and has been named among the top 2.5% of attorneys in Texas by the Super Lawyers®. When he is not driving results for his clients, Richard can be found with his small herd on his Texas homestead.

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Dissolution Legal Questions and Answers

Dissolution

C Corp

Massachusetts

Asked on Aug 20, 2024

What are the legal steps and requirements for dissolving a C-Corp?

I am the CEO of a technology startup that has been operating as a C-Corporation for the past five years. Due to financial challenges and a significant decrease in revenue, our board of directors and shareholders have unanimously decided to dissolve the company. However, as a non-legal professional, I am not familiar with the legal process and requirements for dissolving a C-Corp, including notifying the IRS, settling outstanding debts and obligations, filing dissolution documents, and distributing assets to shareholders. I would greatly appreciate your guidance on the legal steps involved and any potential pitfalls or issues we should be aware of during the dissolution process.

Richard G.

Answered Aug 30, 2024

Dissolving a corporation in Massachusetts involves a series of steps to ensure that the process is legally compliant and that the corporation’s affairs are properly settled. Here’s a general outline of some of the process, but you should consult with a corporate attorney/business attorney such as myself: 1. Board Approval - **Board of Directors’ Resolution:** The board of directors must approve a resolution to dissolve the corporation. This resolution should outline the reasons for dissolution and the plan for winding up the corporation's affairs. 2. Shareholder Approval - **Shareholder Meeting:** Hold a meeting of the shareholders to vote on the dissolution. In most cases, a majority of the shareholders must approve the dissolution, although the corporation’s bylaws or articles of incorporation might require a higher percentage. 3. File Articles of Dissolution - **Prepare and File:** File the Articles of Dissolution (Form DSF 28) with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office. You can download the form from the Secretary of State's website or file it online. - **Fee:** There is a filing fee associated with this form. 4. Settle Debts and Obligations - **Pay Debts:** Ensure that all the corporation’s debts and obligations are paid. This includes taxes, loans, and other liabilities. - **Distribute Assets:** After settling debts, distribute any remaining assets to shareholders according to their ownership interests. 5. File Final Tax Returns - **Federal and State Tax Returns:** File final federal and state tax returns for the corporation. Indicate that these are the final returns and that the corporation is dissolving. - **Clearances:** Obtain any necessary clearances from state tax authorities, if applicable. 6. Cancel Permits and Licenses - **Cancel Business Licenses:** Cancel any business licenses, permits, or registrations that the corporation holds. ### - **Notice to Creditors:** Notify creditors of the dissolution. This can help to ensure that all claims are resolved before finalizing the dissolution. 8. **Close Bank Accounts** - **Close Accounts:** Close the corporation’s bank accounts and settle any remaining transactions. 9. **Document Retention** - **Keep Records:** Retain the corporation’s records for a period of time as required by law, typically several years. Additional Notes: Legal and Financial Advice: It’s often advisable to consult with a legal or financial advisor to ensure that all aspects of the dissolution are handled properly. Publication: Massachusetts doesn’t generally require publication of dissolution, but local regulations or specific business needs might necessitate it. Completing these steps ensures that the dissolution process is handled smoothly and in compliance with Massachusetts law. Contact me if you have further questions specific to your company as this article is not a complete article.

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Dissolution

Dissolution Agreement

New York

Asked on Nov 18, 2024

Can you explain the process of Dissolution of Corporation and any potential liabilities that may arise from it?

I am a business owner and I am considering dissolving my corporation due to financial difficulties and a lack of profitability. I have already consulted with an accountant who advised me on the tax implications, but I am seeking legal advice to understand the specific steps involved in the Dissolution of Corporation process. Additionally, I would like to know if there are any potential liabilities that I need to be aware of, such as unpaid debts or legal claims, and how to properly address them to minimize any personal liability.

Danny J.

Answered Dec 29, 2024

The process of dissolving a corporation involves several critical steps and potential liabilities that require careful consideration: 1. Approval Process: - Board of directors must adopt a resolution to dissolve - Shareholders typically need to vote on and approve the dissolution - Your corporation's bylaws may specify required approval percentages 2. Filing Requirements: - File dissolution documents with state agencies (e.g., Secretary of State) - Cancel licenses, permits, and registrations at local, state, and federal levels 3. Notifying Creditors: - Provide notice to known and unknown creditors - Follow state-specific requirements for notice content and deadlines 4. Settling Debts and Distributing Assets: - Pay off all corporate debts and taxes - Distribute remaining assets to shareholders 5. Tax Obligations: - File final tax returns at federal, state, and local levels - Obtain tax clearance if required by your state Potential liabilities to be aware of include: 1. Personal Liability for Corporate Debts: - Directors may be held personally liable if corporate assets are distributed without adequately providing for liabilities 2. Ongoing Liability for Claims: - The corporation may remain liable for claims arising before or after dissolution - Shareholders might face limited liability for such claims, typically up to the amount of assets distributed to them 3. Tax Liabilities: - Ensure all tax obligations are met to avoid personal liability for unpaid taxes 4. Contractual Obligations: - Review and address any ongoing contractual commitments Given the complexity of the dissolution process and the potential for personal liability, it's crucial to approach this matter with great care. Each state has specific requirements, and your corporation's governing documents may add additional complexities. To protect yourself and ensure a proper dissolution, I strongly recommend working with an experienced business attorney who can: 1. Review your specific situation and corporate documents 2. Guide you through the dissolution process step-by-step 3. Help you navigate potential liabilities and minimize personal risk 4. Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements Would you like to discuss your specific circumstances in more detail? I can provide tailored guidance on how to proceed with the dissolution process while protecting your interests.

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Dissolution

C Corp

New York

Asked on Nov 17, 2024

Can a C-Corp be dissolved without distributing the remaining assets to the shareholders?

I am a shareholder in a C-Corp that has been struggling financially for several years, and it has become evident that the company is no longer viable. We have explored options for restructuring or selling the business, but it seems that dissolution may be the most appropriate course of action at this point. However, there is disagreement among the shareholders regarding the distribution of the remaining assets, and some are proposing that the assets should not be distributed at all. I am seeking legal advice to understand if it is possible to dissolve the C-Corp without distributing the remaining assets to the shareholders and what implications this may have for the shareholders and the company.

Danny J.

Answered Dec 18, 2024

The dissolution of a C-Corp is a complex process governed by state laws and the company's bylaws. While it is generally expected that remaining assets would be distributed to shareholders after satisfying creditors, there are scenarios where this might not occur: 1. Asset distribution may be restricted if there are outstanding debts or legal obligations. 2. Some states allow for alternative distribution methods if specified in the articles of dissolution. 3. In certain cases, assets might be transferred to a trust or another entity for specific purposes. However, the implications of not distributing assets can be significant: - Potential breach of fiduciary duty claims - Tax consequences for the corporation and shareholders - Compliance issues with state corporate laws Given the complexity of your situation and the disagreement among shareholders, it would be prudent to have a thorough legal analysis of your specific circumstances. As an experienced corporate attorney, I could: 1. Review your company's bylaws and financial situation 2. Analyze applicable state laws regarding dissolution 3. Advise on potential legal risks and shareholder rights 4. Guide you through the dissolution process to ensure compliance Feel free to reach out to discuss your situation in more detail and explore the best course of action for your company's dissolution.

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