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DECLERCQ LAW

Business Services

We are dedicated to supporting businesses at every stage, by drafting precise agreements,  offering representation in negotiation, and providing strategic counseling. Our aim is to equip your business with the legal tools and insights needed for sustained success and growth. Whether you’re starting a new venture or navigating the complexities of an established enterprise, our comprehensive approach ensures that your legal needs are met with clarity and foresight. Explore how our experience can support your business aspirations.

Entity formation means more than just preparing the documents you need to get started. We can help you connect with other professional services and to address common needs that arise during the formation of a.… Read More

Complete Business Formation

Large corporations may maintain salaried in-house counsel to anticipate and respond to their legal needs. But smaller businesses, which may lack the need and resources to staff their own legal department… Read More

On Demand General Counsel

Our firm offers a suite of maintenance and planning legal services to ensure your business remains compliant including, managing annual registrations,  assisting with dissolution and term… Read More

Maintenance and Planning

What We Offer

Business Formation

Entity formation means more than just preparing the documents you need to get started. We can help you connect with other professional services and to address common needs that arise during the formation of a business. Declercq Law Firm, PLLC works with small and mid-size business owners in a variety of industries. Our clients are very good at what they do. We work with them to offer the legal services and support they need to allow them to focus on what they know best: the subject matter of their business.

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Attorney Emily Declercq has an MBA as well as a law degree, giving her a unique perspective on the needs of business owners. She understands that the decisions you make when forming your business have a great impact on how that business evolves over time.

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Emily helps clients with:

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  • Business planning

  • Entity selection

  • Formation of limited liability companies (LLCs), limited liability partnerships (LLPs), professional limited liability companies (PLLCs), corporations, partnerships, and other business entities

  • Registration of business entities

  • Securing an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS

  • Publication of new business entity for New York businesses

  • Certificates of good standing

  • Annual filings

  • Review and drafting of franchise documents

  • Drafting of bylaws and shareholder agreements

  • Financing

  • Purchase and sale of businesses

  • Business succession planning

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We encourage our clients to reach out with their business questions and concerns. We have years of experience working with businesses in a variety of industries, and that has given us insight into issues that commonly arise. We may be able to reassure you that something you’re struggling with is not unique, and help you easily resolve a problem that may have seemed insurmountable. We don’t just want to set you up in business; we want to see you through.

General Counsel

All businesses, regardless of size, need superior legal advice and representation. Large corporations may maintain salaried in-house counsel to anticipate and respond to their legal needs. But smaller businesses, which may lack the need and resources to staff their own legal department, still require high-quality legal support.

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With both an M.B.A. and a law degree, attorney Emily Declercq doesn’t just understand business law; she understands business needs. Declercq Law Firm, PLLC works with small and mid-size businesses to offer the legal guidance they need to grow. We work with our clients to tailor our services to their needs, so they get the help they want in the most cost-effective way possible.

 

Disputes arise when parties lack clarity about their rights and responsibilities. Therefore, it is absolutely crucial to have contracts that are carefully drafted, negotiated, and reviewed. Agreements should be designed to meet your needs and to protect your interests. They should be specific enough to avoid confusion and minimize exposure, and flexible enough to allow for the circumstances that arise in real life.

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Declercq Law assists business clients with a variety of agreements and contracts, including:

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  • Vendor contracts

  • Operational contracts

  • Shareholder agreements

  • Lease negotiations

  • Consulting agreements

  • Purchase agreements

  • Independent contractor agreements

  • Non-disclosure and non-compete agreements

  • Commercial lease drafting and review

  • Residential lease drafting and review

  • Independent contractor agreements

  • LLC operating agreements

  • Sales or service contract review

  • Articles of organization

  • Joint venture agreements

  • Letters of intent

  • Indemnification agreements

Maintenance and Planning

In today’s dynamic business environment, maintaining legal compliance is crucial for the uninterrupted operation and growth of your business. Declercq Law Firm offers comprehensive maintenance and planning services tailored to ensure your business adheres to all legal requirements. Our approach is proactive, focusing on keeping your business aligned with changing laws and regulations. We understand that managing these aspects can be complex and time-consuming, which is why we offer our insight to handle these tasks efficiently, freeing you to concentrate on your business goals.

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Our services extend to various aspects of business maintenance and planning. From the essentials of annual registrations to the intricacies of tax registrations, we cover a wide array of requirements. Our team stays abreast of the latest developments in business law, ensuring that your business is not only compliant but also strategically positioned for future challenges and opportunities. Whether you are updating company information, considering dissolution or termination, or navigating through other regulatory landscapes, we provide the necessary legal support and guidance.

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Our maintenance and planning services include:

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  • Annual Business Registrations: Ensuring timely renewals and compliance with state requirements.

  • Business Address Updates: Managing the legal process of updating company addresses and contact information.

  • Dissolution and Termination Procedures: Guiding businesses through the legal steps of dissolution or termination.

  • Tax Registrations and Compliance: Assisting with tax-related registrations and exemptions.

  • Strategic Business Planning: Providing legal insights for future business planning and decision-making.

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By entrusting Declercq Law Firm with these vital aspects of your business, you gain peace of mind and the freedom to focus on what you do best – running your business.

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