Business & Corporate Law
Business school-trained attorneys who understand your business
Why Lightview for Business Matters
Our attorneys bring business school education and legal expertise. We don't just understand the law — we understand your business model, your margins, and your growth strategy.
Most corporate lawyers know the law but not business. We speak your language. We understand cash flow, risk tolerance, and strategic priorities. And when disputes arise, we litigate aggressively to protect what you've built.
What We Do
Entity Formation & Structure
LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp — with California tax implications considered.
Operating & Shareholder Agreements
Ownership, profit distribution, buyouts, and dispute resolution.
Commercial Contracts
Service agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and licensing.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation, and closing.
Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Deadlock, oppression, fiduciary duty breaches, and buyouts.
Business Succession & Exit Planning
Tax-efficient transitions, family succession, or third-party sales.
Employment Counseling
Hiring, compliance, termination procedures, and claim defense.
Commercial Real Estate
Lease negotiation, purchases, easements, and title matters.
Common Questions
It depends on your income level, investors, and exit strategy. LLCs offer simplicity, S-Corps can save on self-employment taxes, and C-Corps are best for raising venture capital. We analyze your specific situation and recommend the right structure.
Options include mediation, buy-sell provisions in your operating agreement, forced buyout, dissolution, or litigation. The operating agreement controls the process. We help you navigate the conflict strategically.
Start early. We help with valuation, due diligence, deal structuring for tax efficiency, negotiation, and closing. Proper planning can save you hundreds of thousands in taxes and disputes.
Protect Your Business
From formation to litigation, we provide the legal counsel your business needs to grow.
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