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The Rhode Island corporate and business attorneys and lawyers at Slepkow, Slepkow & Associates are involved in all aspects of business law in Rhode Island and Massachusetts (MA). We can assist you in creating limited liability companies, sub S and C corporations, general partnerships and sole proprietorship. Typically, we advise our clients which business entity will best serve their needs; we register the entity in either the State of Rhode Island, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (MA), or both. We also draft the documents necessary to form the entity, including bylaws, minutes of initial meetings, stock certificates and operating agreements. We obtain a federal tax identification number for the entity and we prepare the required annual reports. We also advise shareholders and partners on their rights and responsibilities as a member of a corporation or partnership in RI and MA. We draft Rhode Island and Mass. buy-sell agreements between the members, shareholders or partners of business entities. The practice of corporate law ultimately involves building a relationship and trust between the client and its attorney. We encourage clients to keep us informed of developments and changes in their business plans. We are always available for consultation. We earn the trust of our corporate clients.
The main difference between the two involves the treatment of profits and losses for income tax purposes. A corporation is a taxable entity and pays taxes on its profits. A limited liability company does not pay taxes on the corporate level, but its profits and losses are taxed on each member’s own tax return. In a corporation the owners are referred to as shareholders and in a limited liability company the owners are referred to as members. The chief executive officer of a corporation is the President. The chief executive officer of a limited liability corporation is the Manager.
If you are in a corporate venture with another person, at the very least you should have a partnership agreement indicating who owns the business and how decisions are made in the operation of the business. Another crucial aspect of the agreement will be determining what happens upon the death of one of the owners. Often, it is preferable to set up a corporation or limited liability company so that your personal assets will be protected from the debts of the partnership and for any claims for injuries or property damage resulting from the other partner.
Retainer Fee: A retainer fee is an advance payment to an attorney towards the hourly rate in a specific case. Your attorney will place the retainer fee into an account, and deduct money as work on your case progresses. These are usually non-refundable if you choose to terminate the case early.
Lawyers are also important partners in situations that don’t involve the courtroom, advising clients about their legal rights and obligations for personal or business issues. They are trained to interpret complicated systems of laws and navigate the court system.