Business Law

Our firm advises and represents companies and entrepreneurs with a broad range of business related services.  We advise our clients on business law, start-up assistance relating to the formation of an entity, the protection of a trademark or license agreement and assist with buying or selling a business. 
 
Business Startup Services
Starting a business requires thorough planning. Our firm assists business owners in the formation of legally sound business entities and help entrepreneurs devise business strategies that help them achieve their goals.  We advise on the business startup and formation process including issues related to selection of entity type and jurisdiction. 
 
  • C-corporation formation
  • S-corporation formation
  • Limited liability company (LLC) formation
  • Partnership formation (including LLP)
  • Stock purchases
  • Asset purchases
  • Joint ventures
 
We also consult with business owners and draft shareholder agreements or partnership agreements as part of the entity formation process.
 
 
Buying and Selling Businesses
Our firm can guide business owners in the multi-stage process of buying or selling a business including:
  • Advising on the structure of the transaction
  • Negotiation of terms and drafting of the deal memorandum
  • Advising sellers on legal strategies to address issues raised during the due diligence process
  • Advising buyers on conducting legal due diligence
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating the extensive documentation involved in a business transaction, such as asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements and security agreements
 
Preparation and Review of Business Contracts
Our firm consults with business owners to draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to various business activities, including:
  • Buy-sell agreements
  • Lease agreements
  • Service contracts
  • Releases and waivers
  • Property agreements
  • Shareholder agreements
  • Operating agreements

The Law Offices of Keith Codron assists clients with Estate Planning, Advanced Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Pet Trusts, Asset Protection, Probate and Estate Administration, Elder Law, Business Law, Securities Law, Commercial & Residential Real Estate throughout Orange County, California, including Irvine, Orange, Anaheim, Yorba Linda, Brea, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Lake Forest, El Toro, Laguna Hills, Coto de Caza, Aliso Viejo, Newport Coast, Ladera Ranch, Newport Beach, Laguna Woods, Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Tustin, Corona del Mar, Santa Ana, Dove Canyon, Placentia, Villa Park, Costa Mesa, Laguna Niguel, Silverado Canyon, San Clemente, Rancho Santa Margarita, Trabuco Canyon, Cypress, Dana Point, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Laguna Beach, Monarch Beach, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Seal Beach,La Habra, Buena Park, La Palma, Los Alamitos Stanton and Westminster. Besides Orange County, the firm handles cases throughout southern California, servicing clients in Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura.

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