Business Law FAQs

We represent a wide range of clients, including startups, family-owned companies, established corporations, investors, creative professionals, and more. Our experience spans industries such as real estate, finance, sports, media, distribution, hospitality, fashion, and the arts.

Our goal is to set your business on a strong legal footing from day one. For startups, we provide end-to-end support, including:

• Entity formation and governance
• Founder agreements and equity structuring
• Initial contracts and intellectual property guidance
• Employment policies and funding arrangements

Choosing between an LLC, corporation, partnership, or other structure depends on liability protection, tax treatment, ownership goals, and long-term plans.

Well-drafted contracts are foundational to risk management and enforceable expectations. At a minimum, businesses should consider the following agreements:

• Operating or shareholder agreements
• Vendor and service contracts
• Client or customer contracts
• Employment or independent contractor agreements
• Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)

Risk protection starts with proper entity formation. Other safeguards include well-drafted contracts, compliance policies, employment policies, insurance coverage, and intellectual property protection

Yes. We represent both buyers and sellers in business transactions, including due diligence, contract negotiation, financing arrangements, and regulatory compliance to help ensure a successful transaction.

If your business is in conflict, such as a contract breach, ownership dispute, or shareholder conflict, we can help resolve it efficiently through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation if necessary.

Yes. Many clients retain us as outside general counsel to provide continuous legal oversight, risk management, and strategic support while avoiding the overhead associated with in-house legal staff.

The right business attorney understands your objectives and provides practical legal guidance that adapts as your business grows. At Marano Law, we work closely with clients to deliver informed advice that supports sound decision-making and protects long-term interests.

Business law governs the formation, operation, and dissolution of businesses. It encompasses contracts, entity formation, regulatory compliance, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, and dispute resolution. Having experienced legal counsel helps businesses avoid risk and effectively navigate challenges.

Businesses should regularly review and update key documents such as contracts, employee handbooks, and compliance manuals, especially when laws change, your operations expand, or ownership shifts. Periodic reviews help avoid disputes and regulatory penalties.

Buy-sell agreements govern how ownership interests are transferred if an owner leaves, dies, or becomes disabled. These agreements protect both the business and its owners by ensuring a smooth transition and reducing disputes.

Protecting IP, including trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, helps prevent competitors from using your brand, products, or proprietary information. Our firm advises clients on the right mix of protections and helps them enforce them.

Employers must comply with federal and state employment laws covering wages, anti-discrimination, employee vs. contractor classification, leave policies, and workplace safety. Our firm routinely aids businesses to ensure compliance and reduce risk.