Small Business

A small business owner herself, Attorney Diana L. Bartolotta recognizes the unique needs of the small business community. From choice of entity to governmental filings, contracts and collections, the Bartolotta Law Office assists clients in maintaining and expanding their businesses.

Attorney Bartolotta’s unique approach is a blend of business and legal consulting, the integration of her legal skills with her background as a management consultant for an international process management consulting firm.

The Bartolotta Law Office offers the following services to Small Business Owners:

• Business Plans.  Not just for start-up companies, a business plan is a must for all businesses. Do you have a plan for your business? Do you know where your business will be in three years? Five years? Is that where you want to be? Where should you be focusing your advertising efforts what are your company’s core values? Knowing where you are can help you get to where you want to be.
• Choice of Entity.  When forming a new business, the type of legal entity used has significant consequences on your asset protection, liability, and tax implications. We listen to our clients’ individual needs and inform them of the risks and strengths of each type of entity, allowing our clients to make informed decisions about their businesses.
• Formation Documents.  Even after the type of entity is chosen, the owners must decide how to run the company, what their rights and responsibilities are to each other. The time of formation is an important time in the lifecycle of a business, an importance which is often underestimated. Many disputes between partners or former-partners could have been avoided through the proper drafting of formation documents. For instance, do your documents explain what happens when one owner of the business dies? What about if the company were to receive an offer to “go public” and the partners disagree on whether to accept it? Does a decision like that have to be unanimous or merely majority of decisionmakers? Who in your company gets to vote, and on what issues?
• Governmental Filings.  The process of filing your business documents with the Secretary of State's Office can be overwhelming for new business owners. Our office can assist you and understanding these documents and filing them for you.