Business & Corporate Formation and Representation

Freeman Howard, P.C. provides representation to a wide spectrum of for-profit and non-profit businesses in our region.  Freeman Howard, P.C. has served as counsel for all forms of business entities in the State of New York including for-profit corporations, non-profit corporations, benefit corporations, professional corporations, municipal corporations, limited liability companies, general partnerships, limited liability partnerships and sole proprietorships.  

We advise clients regarding all aspects of their business, including the initial organization and formation of an entity, financing for the business, general corporate advice, protecting the business’ trade secrets and intellectual property resources, providing assistance and counsel at board and shareholder meetings and assisting with issues related to executive and employee compensation.  Our attorneys regularly assist with the negotiation and drafting of various agreements and documents concerning the formation, operation and dissolution of corporate entities including bylaws, operating agreements, franchise agreements, lease agreements, buy-sell agreements, shareholder agreements, corporate resolutions, minutes, covenants not to compete, non-disclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements, third party customer contracts, invoices, employments agreements and employee handbooks.