Engaging skilled business and corporate counsel helps prevent costly disputes, ensure compliant formation, and streamline governance. With local familiarity and broad industry experience, we help you negotiate contracts, structure deals, and plan for growth while reducing exposure to risk, taxes, and regulatory changes.
One major benefit is improved governance transparency and decision rights, which helps founders and stakeholders coordinate and avoid deadlock. A clear framework reduces confusion and fosters consistent execution across teams and projects.
We provide locally accessible counsel with national‑level depth in corporate formation, governance, and transactions. Our approach emphasizes clear communication, realistic timelines, and practical outcomes that align with your business objectives.
We provide periodic reviews of governance documents, contracts, and compliance programs to keep your company aligned with goals and compliant with law.
Our practice covers entity formation, governance, contracts, and major transactions such as mergers or acquisitions. We tailor solutions to Dunn businesses, emphasizing practical timelines and transparent communication to support growth. We also assist with compliance, risk management, and succession planning to protect ownership and preserve value through transitions.
Formation timelines depend on the complexity of the entity and filing speed. In many cases, initial documentation can be prepared within a few days, with state processing taking several days to a few weeks. We coordinate filings, ensure accuracy, and confirm status as part of our service. We also help with provisional operating steps and organizational matters to get your business up and running efficiently.
The decision hinges on ownership structure, taxation, and governance preferences. Corporations offer clear share ownership and investor familiarity, while LLCs provide flexibility and pass‑through taxation. We assess your goals and tax position to recommend the best fit for your situation in North Carolina. We outline the implications for management, funding, and exit strategies to support informed choices.
A shareholder agreement should address ownership rights, transfer restrictions, voting procedures, deadlock resolution, and buy‑sell provisions. It also covers dispute resolution, confidentiality, and alignment of interests during growth or transitions. We tailor these terms to your business and stakeholders to reduce risk.
Preparation involves due diligence readiness, accurate financial records, and clearly defined deal terms. We help organize contracts, intellectual property, and employee matters to streamline negotiations and minimize gaps. Our team coordinates with accountants and advisors to optimize the process and outcomes.
Regular board or member meetings, updated bylaws or operating agreements, and current contracts support governance. We recommend periodic risk reviews, contract renewals, and compliance checks to keep your business resilient and responsive to changes in law and market conditions.
Yes. We develop succession plans that protect continuity, value, and leadership. This includes ownership transition, governance adjustments, and tax considerations. Our approach aims to minimize disruption and maintain stability for employees, customers, and partners.
We represent clients in civil and commercial disputes, focusing on efficient resolution and practical outcomes. Our approach emphasizes early assessment, alternative dispute resolution when appropriate, and vigorous advocacy in court when necessary to protect your interests.
We combine local presence with broad corporate experience, offering tailored solutions, responsive service, and clear communication. Our emphasis on governance, financing, and strategic transactions helps Dunn businesses navigate growth while maintaining compliance and protecting value.
Contact us for an initial consult to discuss goals, timelines, and budget. We provide a transparent engagement plan, identify key milestones, and assemble a team with the right mix of corporate and transactional experience to support your objectives.
