Scott has extensive experience advising clients in the selection and creation of the most beneficial form of business entity for each particular client, including corporations, partnerships, and Limited Liability Companies. He also advises business clients in connection with day to day legal matters, including the preparation or review of contracts, leases, and employment agreements.

Scott represents buyers and sellers of closely held businesses, which encompasses contract negotiation, due diligence review, tax planning, lien searches and ultimate closing.

One of the most important but overlooked estate and business planning opportunities for the small business owner is succession planning. A small business owner’s most valuable asset is often the business interest, but in many cases, there is no plan or agreement in place in the event of death or disability.

Scott can negotiate, structure and draft the appropriate buy-sell or stock purchase agreement on behalf of the business owner to assure the business will continue to operate in the event of his or her death or disability. In addition, these agreements protect the business owner’s family by providing a mechanism to buy out his or her interest in the business at fair market value.