Practice Areas

BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

Business Entity Formation

When starting a business, consideration should be given to the most efficient means of limiting personal liability and how to obtain the most efficient tax treatment for your particular situation. Deciding whether to organize as a C corporation, S-corporation, limited liability company (LLC) or Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is the first step. Next, it is necessary to create the governing documents, such as the articles of incorporation and bylaws for a corporation. The creation of these documents can range from simple to very complex depending upon, for example, the number of shareholders, partners and employees. Often times the most important component is establishing the control rights between the owners and the authorized powers of the business entity.
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INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

Representation of Family Offices

Family Offices must contend with the reality of identifying and retaining highly skilled, trustworthy and efficient legal counsel. Family Offices have a myriad of legal and other complexities through which they must navigate, including wealth management, accounting consolidation, confidentiality and access to sophisticated investments. Of enormous importance is conflict free advice. Wittenberg Law’s first priority is ensuring that its clients receive legal counsel that is free of conflicts of interest. Second, Wittenberg Law applies a unique blend of Wall Street and legal expertise to assist its clients in achieving their investment objectives.

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LITIGATION & ARBITRATION

Commercial / Business Litigation

In the business world, the interests of the parties to a contract or other business relationship often conflict and legal issues arise. We represent clients in all types of business and commercial litigation, including:
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