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.   S-corporation formation Limited liability company (LLC) formation Partnership formation (including LLP) Stock purchases Asset purchases Joint ventures Professional Corporations For the startup process we assist clients who wish to incorporate their business by drafting all the corporation documents, obtaining an employer identification number for the corporation, and filing all the documents with the Secretary of State.  Once all is filed, our office provides new corporations with a binder with the remaining originals and copies of the filed documents assembled for your convenience.  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 Our firm also specializes in construction law, whether it be construction workers or companies we represent individuals and companies for situations such as non-payment from sub-contractors or non-payment from consumers.  Our office takes steps by researching and looking into the business contracts and if appropriate sending a demand letter to the other party.  We also file a Notice of Contract and Statement of Account for our client on their behalf to ensure and help obtain payment.  If needed, we work together with our clients to file a smal claims lawsuit for payments in the appropriate jurisdiction.

With offices in Princeton and Waltham, Massachusetts, Carrie Dolmat-Connell assists clients with Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning, LGBT Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Pet Trusts, Asset Protection, Probate and Estate Administration, Business Law, Planning for Medical Professionals and Residential Real Estate in East Princeton, Jefferson, Sterling, Hubbardston, Rutland, Westminster, Holden, West Bolyston, Leominster, Fitchburg, Lancaster, Lexington, West Newton, Babson Park, Arlington Heights, Waterown, Brookline Village, Waverly and Boston in Worcester County, Middlesex County, Norfolk County and Suffolk County.