Starting a business or buying an existing business is unquestionably one of life’s most exciting—and exacting–adventures.  It holds the promise of great rewards, as well as the possibility of failure.  An experienced new business formation attorney can help an entrepreneur avoid many of the pitfalls that lie in the pathway to success and minimize risks facing the new business owner.

All too often, however, the legal aspects of business formation are ignored or deferred.  Many entrepreneurs are tempted to handle the formation themselves or utilize one of the cheap and expedient services offered on the Internet.  It is understandable why this occurs.  Likewise, it is understandable when serious consequences arise down the road due to a lack of proper planning in the beginning.

One of the first and most important decisions a new business owner will make is the selection of the correct legal entity for the business.  Considerations include start-up costs, operational complexities, personal liability issues, tax consequences, future funding plans, and the number and nature of any business partners.

At The Law Offices of Esther Hopkins, we have extensive experience with C Corporations, S Corporations, Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies, Joint Ventures and Partnerships.  We’ll take the time to understand your particular situation and goals in order to give you a solid starting foundation and a clear line of sight for business success.

The Law Offices of Esther Hopkins is a California estate planning and business law firm serving the communities of Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Newbury Park, Oxnard, Simi Valley, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Calabasas and Los Angeles.

To set up an appointment or to get answers to your questions right away, call us at 818-597-3500.