You are forming a new corporation. The formation of a new corporation is akin to the formation of a new “person,” an entity separate from its stockholders that takes on a legal life of its own. When you are considering forming a corporation, a corporate attorney can help you to determine the appropriate structure for your business, and will draft the appropriate legal documentation in order to establish your company as a corporation.
You are involved in a merger or acquisition. A corporate lawyer must be consulted any time a company merges with or acquires another company. Because mergers and acquisitions often involve intellectual property, employees, brand names, and real estate, the corporate lawyer will need to research the legal issues and liabilities related to each. The lawyer will then help the companies to determine which parties will assume any liabilities, and will create documentation to outline each party’s rights and responsibilities within the new company structure.
You are seeking financing. Corporate attorneys also play an important role in finding financing for new companies and handling the legal issues surrounding these financial transactions. A corporate lawyer can help a new company find money to get started and can negotiate contracts with potential investors. A lawyer can also help with the complex legal issues surrounding technology licensing and intellectual property.
Kelly Drill is a freelance writer and stationery designer currently living in Dallas. She blogs about her experiences as a work-at-home mom and artisan at http://macaroniandglue.com.
