About Practice Areas Attorneys Contact Call Now Business Law Attorneys We help keep Central Florida businesses growing. Experienced attorneys for all types of businesses. At Stenstrom, McIntosh, Colbert & Whigham, our experienced attorneys have worked with a wide range of organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, statewide and national organizations, small businesses, healthcare groups, land developers, and individual entrepreneurs. We take a personal approach to all business law cases, taking the time to get to know your business to ensure the strategy we develop aligns with your goals and objectives. Our business law services. The legal needs of businesses of all sizes are wide and varied. Our experienced team of attorneys can help you with: The formation of a business: This includes establishing a limited liability company (LLC), limited liability partnership (LLP), or sole-proprietorship. Business partnership matters: We can help you develop a partnership agreement or dissolve and create a buyout agreement for a partnership that is coming to an end. Purchase or sale of a business: Whether you’re purchasing the business of your dreams or selling off a business you started, our attorneys can help walk you through every step of the process, including negotiations and the development of contracts. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A): We can assist you with the appropriate financing for an M&A, and advise you throughout the process, including the drafting, negotiation, and performance of contracts. Non-compete agreements: Non-compete agreements can help protect your business's trade secrets and help you retain talented employees. Business contracts: Besides a partnership agreement or an M&A, our attorneys can also help with indemnity agreements, operating agreements, licensing agreements, service agreements, purchase agreements, joint ventures, and employment contracts. Frequently Asked Questions What are the advantages of filing a limited liability company (LLC)? LLCs offer limited liability protection to their owners, have fewer corporate formalities, and greater tax flexibility. What is the difference between a sole proprietorship and incorporation? In a sole proprietorship, there's no legal difference between you and your business. Incorporation means that you and your business are separate legal entities. Each status affects the taxes you pay and what your personal liability is for your business. Do I need a partnership agreement for my business? There are many benefits to creating a partnership agreement when you go into business with someone else. These contracts can help to minimize money-related disputes, outlines specific details about how the company will be managed, and provide details around financial contributions, entitlements, and profit-sharing. Can non-compete agreements be enforced in Florida? Yes, under Florida law, a non-compete agreement may be enforced by the employer if the injunction is filed within a reasonable timeframe and protects an employer’s legitimate business interest as defined by Florida statute. Business Law Attorneys. William L. Colbert Managing Partner Frank C. Whigham Partner Lonnie N. Groot Of Counsel David W. Hall Of Counsel Stacey R. Springer Of Counsel Let us help your business achieve its goals. Call Now STENSTROM, MCINTOSH, COLBERT & WHIGHAM P.A., 300 INTERNATIONAL PARKWAY, SUITE 100, LAKE MARY, FL 32746 SHARON@STENSTROM.COM (407) 322-2171 © Stenstrom, McIntosh, Colbert & Whigham P.A. The review of information on this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. View full disclaimer here. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use