Business Law and Litigation Attorneys
Serving New York City and the Surrounding Areas
While the contemporary business landscape in New York offers countless opportunities, it can also present a number of challenges, such as forming the appropriate business structure, engaging in successful transactions, or pursuing or defending litigation. Regardless of the status of your business, having the advice and guidance of knowledgeable business law attorneys is invaluable. At Scaffidi & Associates, we advise entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses on a variety of matters such as business formation, transactions, and dispute resolution. We leverage our legal and business knowledge to help our clients achieve their goals and mitigate risks. When inevitable business disputes arise, we often recommend reaching negotiated settlements, however, we are fully prepared to litigate cases in the state and federal courts. Our guiding principle is to put the best interests of our business clients first, and ensure that their rights are protected.
Business Formation
Our business law attorneys provide comprehensive legal services relative to business formation, which starts with selecting the appropriate structure. We are here to assist clients with establishing various types of business organizations, including:
- C and S Corporations
- Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
- General Partnerships
- Limited Partnerships
- Joint Ventures
Our services include the preparation of foundational documents, including Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, as well as advising on how to establish a Board of Directors, from selecting board members to electing the leadership team. We also counsel board members, executives and managers on matters such as corporate governance, regulatory/compliance, and employment law issues.
Business Agreements
The business law attorneys at Scaffidi & Associates routinely negotiate and prepare a variety of agreements that are designed to establish and clarify relationships among the owners, employees, vendors and other parties. This includes:
- Shareholder agreements
- Partnership agreements
- Operating agreements
- Buy-Sell agreements
- Employment agreements
- Nondisclosure & Noncompete
agreements - Independent contractor agreements
Business Litigation
Through the years, we have represented clients in all types of business disputes, and are ready to assist in matters such as breach of contract, fraud, tortious interference, and unfair business practices, among others. Because a protracted litigation can impede business operations and become a drain on profits, we often advise our clients to pursue negotiated settlements. If an agreement cannot be reached, we have the skills and resources that are necessary to achieve successful outcomes at trial. Our litigators are comfortable representing both plaintiffs and defendants in civil and administrative proceedings.
Business Dissolution
Our legal team also advises clients regarding corporate and partnership dissolutions, whether negotiated or disputed. Although we prefer to negotiate resolutions of these matters, we are fully prepared to take legal action when it is in our client’s best interests.
Comprehensive Legal Services for New York Businesses
At Scaffidi & Associates, we have, through the years, advised new and established entities on complex legal and business issues. Our attorneys bring to bear their legal knowledge, negotiating skills, and business acumen, and provide our clients with innovative solutions.
We routinely collaborate with a respected network of legal and financial professionals, including accountants, financial analysts, lenders and other financiers, to help new businesses gain access to the marketplace, while providing growth strategies to established enterprises. Call our office, or complete the contact form on our website, for a free consultation.
Business Law & Litigation Practice Areas
CONTACT US ABOUT YOUR CASE
We encourage you to take the time to explore this website as the information provided here will answer many of your questions. We believe that an educated client is our best client. We are also readily available to discuss your case in confidence, whether it’s a matter involving personal injury, medical malpractice, real estate, or other legal challenges. Regardless of the issue you are facing, we are uniquely qualified to provide you with exceptional legal representation and personal service. Call our office or complete the contact form on our website to set up a consultation.