Corporate & Business Law

Protecting Your Business Interests Every Step of the Way:

Michel Law regularly advises and represents local and national companies and entrepreneurs on a broad range of business law and corporate law matters.

Formation of Corporations

We guide clients through the process of establishing corporations in New York, including filing the certificate of incorporation, drafting bylaws, and conducting initial organizational meetings. Our team ensures compliance with state regulations and helps structure the corporation to meet your business objectives.

Corporate Governance

Our attorneys advise on best practices for corporate governance, including board of directors' responsibilities, shareholder rights, and officer duties. We help establish effective governance structures, draft corporate policies, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations to protect your company's interests.

Business Transactions

We facilitate a wide range of business transactions, from mergers and acquisitions to asset purchases and sales. Our team conducts due diligence, negotiates and drafts agreements, and ensures all legal requirements are met to successfully complete your business deals

Contract Drafting

Our experienced attorneys excel in crafting clear, enforceable contracts tailored to your specific business needs. We draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including:

  • Buy-sell agreements

  • Service contracts

  • Releases and waivers

  • Property agreements

  • Shareholder agreements

  • Operating agreements

  • Lease agreements

Our team ensures that each contract protects your interests, minimizes potential disputes, and aligns with your business objectives. We combine legal expertise with practical business acumen to create agreements that are both legally sound and commercially effective.

Dissolution and Liquidation

When it's time to wind down a business, we guide clients through the complex process of corporate dissolution and liquidation. This includes filing necessary documents, addressing creditor claims, distributing assets, and ensuring all legal obligations are fulfilled to properly close the business.

Employment Law Compliance

We help businesses navigate the complex landscape of employment laws in New York. This includes drafting employee handbooks, creating compliant policies, advising on wage and hour laws, and assisting with issues related to discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination to ensure your business meets all legal obligations.