Denver Law Group
Personal & Business Bankruptcy
Many individuals and businesses are struggling with debt. When the debt becomes unmanageable, individuals and businesses sometimes have no other option but to file for bankruptcy. While, there are several bankruptcy options that individuals, one should also look at Bankruptcy as an opportunity. Bankruptcy Court also is a great marketplace acquire distressed assets at bargain prices, that can enhance your existing business or help you start a new one.
Business bankruptcy can also be a way for a company to become leaner by shedding debt, improve cash flow and offer an opportunity to renew your focus on the companies core business. Our attorneys will analyze your situation and identify which type of bankruptcy is appropriate for you. Never file bankruptcy without professional help so you can learn how the best way that you can protect yourself, your future, and your business.
Corporate, Securites, M&A;
Corporate governance and raising capital are two very important functions of a corporate attorney. Corporations and other entities need to protect their entity status to protect the limited liability shield it provides. Failure to maintain the necessary formality required by the law can create personal liability for shareholders, directors, officers and employees. The rules that need to be complied with are called the rules of corporate governance. Lawyers act as a guide through the maze of compliance issues to get the client to form good habits when documenting corporate activity.
The same diligence needs to be applied when raising money for ventures from other people. There is a duty to disclose the material parts of the corporation’s condition, the terms of a particular deal and the risk factors involved. Using other peoples money happens all the time but since 1933 state and federal governments have been regulating the transaction. Again compliance with rules is key and we can help you navigate the rules of he mosrt heavily regulated area of law in the US.
Corporate Tax
Planning is a key element to the world of corporate tax, and the type and amount of taxes a corporation will pay depends heavily on a number of factors, including the type of business entity that you operate. Business owners have several options when choosing which entity they want to establish for their business and each of these options comes with benefits and drawbacks.
Our attorneys will help you reduce your tax liability by carefully analyzing which entity is the appropriate choice for your business. We understand that what works well for one business may not be the best option for other businesses. We will consider how each entity will affect your tax liability, the distribution of your profits, and the ability to raise capital to expand your business.
Real Estate & RE Development
A number of legal issues may arise in the purchase, sale, and development of real estate. Because of this, it is strongly recommended that real estate developers work with experienced real estate law attorneys. The law firm that you choose to represent you must be knowledgeable in a number of different fields in order to advise you on legal issues related to real estate. Our attorneys can assist real estate developers with various issues, including those related to choice of entity, entitlements and dealing with Municipalities), and the financing of the investment. Whether you are facing a contract dispute, attempting to establish a special purpose entity, trying to secure financing for a new project, or have questions about strategy and process, our attorneys are here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our real estate legal services.
Syndications
Those who are interested in investing in real estate but who do not want to solely own a property may consider becoming a part of a real estate syndicate. A syndicate is a group of investors who contribute money to partially or completely finance the purchase of a real estate property. Many syndicates invest in land where they can build apartment complexes or other structures.
Each syndicate has a syndicator that is responsible for collecting money from investors, locating good investment opportunities, and managing the transaction. In many cases, a syndicator will also be responsible for managing the property once the project has been completed. The syndicator is paid a fee for his services, but he is not the only one who can profit off of this deal. Investors not maintain an ownership interest in the property, but they typically will profit off of interest on their initial investment as well.
Business & Commercial Litigation
Businesses of all sizes across all industries will eventually have to deal with some type of legal dispute. These disputes may involve a former or current employee, business partner, vendor, or client, and can be related to a number of different issues. One of the most common types of disputes involves allegations that one party breached the term of an employment, business partnership, real estate, or vendor contract. Regardless of the cause of the dispute, it’s important that you let our experienced team of attorneys handle it.
Commercial litigation attorneys can also help businesses prepare for and prevent future legal disputes by identifying potential risks before they have become a problem. Let our attorneys help you be proactive in protecting your business by identifying risks and implementing solutions to prevent these risks from turning into legal disputes.