Business Law
Orlando Business Law Attorney
Practical solutions to complex issues.
Hennen Law represents Florida businesses in matters ranging from entity formation and contracts to acquisitions, sales, and business disputes. Clients work directly with Michael W. Hennen on the legal aspects of their matters, with support from the firm's staff as appropriate.
When you start a business, sign a contract, acquire or sell a company, or face a dispute, the agreements and legal structure involved can significantly affect your rights, obligations, and exposure. Hennen Law represents Florida businesses in matters ranging from entity formation and contracts to acquisitions, sales, and business disputes.
Clients work directly with Michael W. Hennen on the legal aspects of their matters, with support from the firm's staff as appropriate.
Business Formation in Florida
Choose the right structure from the start
Choosing the appropriate legal structure is an important early decision for a Florida business. The choice between an LLC, corporation, partnership, or other structure can affect liability, management, ownership rights, financing, and how interests in the business may later be transferred or sold.
Hennen Law assists business owners with
- 01LLC formation, including operating agreements, member rights and duties, capital contributions, and management structure
- 02Corporation formation, including articles of incorporation, bylaws, shareholder agreements, and officer and director roles
- 03Partnership agreements and ownership arrangements
- 04Florida organizational and related business filings
- 05Business planning concerning ownership, management, financing, succession, and exit considerations
Hennen Law advises clients regarding the legal structure of the business but does not provide tax advice. Clients should consult with their accountant or tax adviser regarding the tax treatment and consequences of any entity or transaction.
LLC vs. Corporation
Which is right for your Florida business?
LLCs and corporations provide different approaches to ownership, management, governance, financing, and business structure. LLCs generally offer flexible ownership and management structures, while corporations use a more formal governance structure and may be preferable for certain investment, equity, financing, or growth objectives.
There is no single structure that is best for every Florida business. Hennen Law evaluates the owners, business objectives, management structure, financing plans, and anticipated ownership or exit issues when advising on the legal structure of the business. Hennen Law does not provide tax advice, and clients should consult with their accountant or tax adviser regarding tax treatment and consequences.
Contract Drafting and Review
Agreements that protect your business
Contracts define the parties' rights and obligations and become particularly important when a business relationship does not proceed as expected. Clear drafting can reduce ambiguity and provide a framework for addressing defaults and disputes.
Hennen Law drafts and reviews agreements including
- 01Operating agreements and shareholder agreements
- 02Commercial contracts and vendor agreements
- 03Confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements
- 04Commercial lease agreements
- 05Letters of intent, term sheets, and purchase agreements
- 06Financing agreements and loan documents
The firm's approach to contract drafting focuses not only on documenting the intended transaction but also on anticipating potential disputes, defaults, and exit issues.
Business Acquisitions and Sales
Buy or sell a Florida business with confidence
Buying or selling a Florida business can involve issues concerning deal structure, representations and warranties, indemnification, due diligence, contractual obligations, financing, and the transfer of assets or ownership interests.
Hennen Law represents buyers and sellers in matters including
- 01Business acquisitions and sales
- 02Asset purchases and ownership-interest transfers
- 03Letters of intent and term-sheet negotiations
- 04Due diligence
- 05Purchase agreement drafting and negotiation
- 06Legal deal structuring and transaction documentation
Out-of-state entity acquiring or financing Florida property? Hennen Law also prepares Florida borrower’s counsel and local counsel opinion letters, including entity authority and qualification issues.
Hennen Law's combined business and real estate practice can be particularly useful when a transaction also involves commercial real property, an assignment or negotiation of a lease, real estate held by the business, or real property serving as collateral. These overlapping legal issues can be addressed through one firm rather than requiring separate real estate and business counsel.
Business Disputes and Litigation
Resolve disputes while protecting your interests
Business disputes can disrupt operations and affect valuable contractual, ownership, and property rights.
Hennen Law represents businesses and owners in matters involving
- 01Contract disputes and breach-of-contract claims
- 02Partnership, member, and shareholder disputes
- 03Business acquisition and sale disputes
- 04Commercial lease disputes
- 05Fraud and misrepresentation claims
- 06Ownership and management disputes involving closely held businesses
Hennen Law evaluates the governing agreements, applicable law, potential costs and risks, and the client's business objectives in determining how to approach a dispute. When negotiation or mediation provides an appropriate path to resolution, the firm pursues it. When litigation is necessary, Hennen Law is prepared to pursue the matter through trial when appropriate.
Why Hennen Law for Business Law?
Direct attorney representation for Florida businesses
Clients work directly with Michael W. Hennen on the legal aspects of their matters, with support from the firm's staff as appropriate. Michael brings more than 25 years of legal experience to business, real estate, and litigation matters.
The firm's combined real estate and business law practice can be particularly valuable for business owners who own commercial property, lease space, acquire or sell businesses involving real estate, or hold property through LLCs or other business entities. Hennen Law can address the overlapping business and real estate issues in a coordinated matter.
Flat-fee arrangements may be available for matters where the scope of work can be defined in advance.
Orlando Business Law FAQs
Common questions about Florida business law
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