Business Law

The Trainor, Pezzulo & DeSanto legal team means business. Our legal team is here to help you set your business up for success.

Business Lawyers in the NY Capital Region

Each small and mid-sized business faces unique challenges and opportunities. From the crucial early stages of a business, when the entrepreneur is faced with selecting whether to form a corporation, partnership, LLC, or another entity, to the winding up of its business affairs, we offer an array of legal services tailored to meet your business’ individual needs.

We can help with:

  • Setting up Your Business

  • Corporate Compliance

  • Negotiating & Enforcing Contracts

  • Collection of Debts

  • Civil Litigation

  • Transitioning a Family Business

  • Buying/Selling Your Business

  • Tax Assessment Challenges

  • Property Development

  • Like-Kind (1031) Exchanges

  • Non-Compete and Trade Secrets

  • Trademark and Copyright Protection

  • Not-for-Profit Corporations

  • Medical & Dental Practices

Not-For-Profit Corporations

Forming a not-for-profit corporation can be a rewarding and fulfilling way to further your organization’s mission. Selecting the proper structure and ensuring correct filings is of utmost importance to ensure compliance. If you are considering starting a not-for-profit, consider the following:

  • Are the members and/ or officers and directors of the corporation shielded from personal liability?

  • Does the entity have proper insurance in case of an accident or lawsuit?

  • Are you aware of all of the laws and regulations which impact a not-for-profit organization including mandatory yearly filings with the New York State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau?

  • As of the summer of 2014, new sweeping changes to New York's statutory and regulatory oversight of non-profits went into effect, are you aware of how these impact your venture?

  • Should the organization incorporate in New York, or is another jurisdiction, more appropriate for your intended operations?

  • Do you know what UBIT is? (HINT - it’s a tax on certain income that a non-profit may be required to pay)

If you have answered no to any of these questions or are unsure of the answer, contact an attorney to discuss these issues. Establishing and running an effective not-for-profit corporation can seem overwhelming, each entity and its mission is different; our team is here to guide you.

Business Law Resources

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Contracts 101
Contracts 101

Contracts can occur in almost every aspect of our lives – personal and professional. Most people sign contracts and many times do not even read them (scary situation). Contracts can seem daunting and unfamiliar. Let’s try to break down some basics on contracts.

Starting Your Own Business
Starting Your Own Business

You’ve done your research, picked out a great name, web domain and phone number but how do you become legally recognized as a business? Every business has pros and cons. Once you have the building blocks of how to build a great company, its time to get down to the nuts and bolts and not so glamorous side of starting your own business.