Attorneys Practicing in this Area

Brandon Bittner, Terry Bittner, Andy Hahs, Aaron Matusick, Eric S. Postma

Whether you are starting a business, growing a business, selling a business, dissolving or passing along a business, we have the experience and sound judgment to assist you along the way and help plan for the future.

• Formation and dissolution

  Formation & Dissolution

  Bittner & Hahs, P.C. offers experienced advice to help you elect the correct business organization and to properly structure your organization. We can help create the appropriate documents designed for your particular needs. We offer practical solutions, “right sized” to your business. Our staff is trained to help you stay in compliance with ongoing government requirements. We are also prepared to assist you in the termination of your business. We can help you prepare and file the appropriate documentation to avoid long term exposure, resulting from an inadvertent oversight or an incomplete process.

• Structure and organization
• Governance

  Governance

  Officers, directors, boards, partners, and LLC members often have to deal with financial and fiduciary issues, as well as general organizational governance matters. We are experienced in offering advice to comply with applicable state and federal law, and to avoid conflicts of interest, inappropriate taking of corporate advantage, and to minimize the personal liability of officers and directors. We can offer proactive advice on ways to protect you, in addition to responding to existing problems.

• Transactions

  Transactions

  The firm has years of experience in acquiring and selling businesses of all sizes, as well as mergers and tax free reorganizations. Our services frequently begin by assisting clients with preliminary discussions and protecting trade secrets and confidential information with Confidentiality Agreements. We also help determine the appropriate structure, assist in orchestrating due diligence, negotiate and draft the appropriate documentation, and coordinate closing. Many of our transactions are among existing shareholders, partners, or LLC members, or between existing clients and new investors.

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Tax-free reorganization
• Employment policies and procedures
• Employment manuals
• Employment, non-competition and confidentiality agreements

  Employment, Non-competition & Confidentiality Agreements

  The firm is experienced in preparing and reviewing employment policies and procedures. Employment Manuals play an important part in today’s complex employment environment. Employment Agreements, Non-Competition and Confidentiality Agreements are included as part of our general business practice.

• Succession planning

  Succession Planning

  One of our strengths is our experience in succession planning. Whether a sole proprietor or a large corporation, we have created and implemented plans to meet our clients’ needs. Such plans range from funded stock redemption agreements to employee workout arrangements to gifting programs. Customized plans and creative thinking are critical to successful transitions. Coordination with the principals’ estate planning is an integral part of our planning process.

• Intellectual property

  Intellectual Property

  Our services include searches, registration and protection of trademarks, trade names, service marks and copyrights. Protection of intangible assets is critical to the success of your business.

• Trademarks, trade names, service marks and copyrights