Contracts & Business Development

Starting a New Business?  Selling Your Existing One?

In today's legal and regulatory environment, forming and operating a business has become increasingly complex. Whether you have an existing business or you have decided to establish one, the Business Lawyers at Klun Law Firm have the breadth and depth of experience to handle even the most complex business matter.  For 30 years, we have served business clients throughout northern Minnesota. Our business clients range from start-up enterprises and successful family-owned businesses to large scale entities. Contact our office to speak with an experienced lawyer today.

Deciding the business entity under which to incorporate is an important decision that may have future ramifications. Whether you are contemplating incorporating as an S corporation or an LLC, we will work with you to determine which entity is in your best interest.  We assist clients with business formation and transactions, including registration of business, business incorporation, smart business start-up, small business profit growth, the purchase of a business, and business negotiations.  We provide business legal services throughout Minnesota, however, our primary service area includes northern Minnesota and the communities of Virginia, Hibbing, Ely, Grand Rapids, Bemidji, Cloquet, International Falls, and Duluth.  Our Business Attorneys regularly engaged in the following types of matter:

Selection of Business Entity - One of the fundamental decisions facing any new business owner is choosing the form of the organization.  Our attorneys will assist you in selecting the entity most suitable for your business needs.  Our attorneys will explain the advantages and disadvantages of the following common types of legal business entities:

Types of Business Entities

• Sole Proprietorships
• General Partnerships
• Limited Liability Companies
• Assumed Names
• C-Corps
• S-Corps
• Other Entities

Other Areas of Contracts & Business Development

• The Operation of the Business
• Sale & Purchase of an Existing Business
• Succession Planning
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Commercial Litigation