Business law
At LightStone Law, our business law practice is designed specifically for privately held businesses, startups, and family-owned enterprises that need sophisticated legal guidance without the overhead of a traditional big-law firm. We advise on every stage of the corporate lifecycle—from entity selection and formation (including LLCs, corporations, benefit corporations, low-profit limited liability companies (L3Cs), and nonprofit structures) to complex governance matters, shareholder agreements, and succession planning. Whether you are launching a new venture, restructuring ownership, or preparing for eventual exit, we deliver clear, strategic counsel that aligns with your business objectives and long-term vision.
Our focus areas
We handle the full spectrum of day-to-day and transactional corporate work, including drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements, operating agreements, buy-sell provisions, equity incentive plans, and executive employment contracts. Our team excels in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments on both the buy-side and sell-side, managing everything from letters of intent and due diligence to closing and post-transaction integration. With extensive experience representing buyers and sellers of privately held companies, we structure transactions to minimize risk, optimize tax outcomes, and protect your interests at every step.
We assist clients with many legal matters in business law, including:
Family business transitions
Commercial leases
Contract disputes
Non-profit organization management and formation
Tax law analysis
Commercial real estate matters
Financing
Business formation
Purchase and sale agreements
Employment matters
Secured transactions
Shareholder matters
Mergers and acquisitions
Contract negotiation and drafting
Experienced Business lawyers
As fractional or part-time general counsel, many of our corporate clients rely on us as an embedded extension of their leadership team. We provide ongoing advice on corporate governance, compliance, risk management, commercial contracts, and dispute prevention, delivering the depth and responsiveness typically found only at large firms, but at a fraction of the cost and with the personal accessibility owners expect. From board meetings and corporate minutes to regulatory filings and crisis response, we keep your company legally sound so you can focus on growth and operations.
