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Delivering Big Security for Smaller Businesses
The Kramer Law Firm provides business management and asset protection services to new and small businesses and individuals in the Bethesda and Rockville, Maryland and Washington, DC metropolitan areas.
We focus exclusively on:
- Limited liability company ("LLC") formation and counseling;
- Risk minimization and asset growth for new and existing companies;
- Small business contract drafting and negotiation; and
- Wills and Estate Planning for individuals.
Most new and smaller businesses seek legal counsel only after problems arise. By that time, even the best legal services will only minimize liability and loss. At The Kramer Law Firm, we provide proactive legal solutions. We focus on shielding assets and anticipating future legal pitfalls, so that our clients can eliminate risk, loss and conflict, instead focusing on growth and stability.
The Kramer Law Firm offers this free book to help you learn more about forming and running a business.
· An Ounce of Prevention: 9 Legal Tips for Small Business
Because There is Really No Such Thing as a "Small" Business
The Kramer Law Firm ensures that our clients receive the legal counsel and risk protection commensurate with their enormous financial and emotional investment.
Delaware's renowned business statutes are the nation's most favorable to owners and firms. Delaware has been the international jurisdiction of choice for the formation of corporations, LLCs and partnerships for over a century. Forming an LLC in Delaware provides entrepreneurs an unparalleled level of flexibility and security.
The Kramer Law Firm offers the Delaware Advantage to Maryland and Washington DC new and small businesses. Nearly unique among DC-area business attorneys, Seth Kramer has years of experience practicing business law in Delaware. Contact us to learn how his experience can help your business.
Business Formation
The Kramer Law Firm is exceedingly well qualified to assist with the establishment and operation of businesses. The Firm's principal, Seth Kramer, has drafted hundreds of LLC and partnership agreements, each requiring specific attention to the unique needs of each company. We will guide you through all aspects of the formation and management of Maryland, DC, and Delaware LLCs, including the development of governing documents needed to ensure that the future operation of the business is consistent with your distinct preferences and objectives.
If you are starting a new business, the Kramer Law Firm will help with all of your start-up needs, including:
- Selecting the proper entity form (LLC, corporation or partnership) for your business depending on both legal and tax considerations;
- Identifying the most favorable jurisdiction for formation;
- Drafting comprehensive and personalized formation documents;
- Addressing employment and regulatory compliance issues; and
- Creating and implementing appropriate third-party contracts and business plans
Small Business Governance and Operations
For LLCs and other companies that are already doing businesses, The Kramer Law Firm delivers expert counsel in areas of the law that affect day-to-day operations. Regardless of the size of the business, we take extensive effort and time to understand each client's business methods, goals and legal needs. We tailor our representation to meet those requirements and provide guidance on how to achieve both short and long-term business aspirations. Engaging The Kramer Law Firm is like having a dedicated full-time attorney on your staff at a fraction of the cost.
We provide counsel in the areas of:
- Mergers;
- Restructuring;
- Acquisition and sales of businesses or assets;
- Contract drafting and negotiation;
- Corporate filings;
- Downsizing and dissolution; and
- Federal and state tax matters
Tax and Estate Planning
The Kramer Law Firm help clients manage and protect wealth through personalized estate planning solutions that are carried out as each client intends, maximizing financial benefits while minimizing taxes and balancing fiduciary responsibilities with beneficiaries' needs. Although many plans provide for the distribution of assets after death, we also can create a variety of trusts and lifetime gift arrangements to minimize transfer tax impact and establish independent asset management arrangements that allow clients to retain some measure of control of the assets in the trust.
- General estate planning and wills;
- Business succession planning;
- Revocable and irrevocable trusts;
- Living wills and advance directives;
- Powers of attorney; and
- General tax matters
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2275 Research Blvd
Suite 500
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: (301) 296-4445
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