Focused on business. At Stark & Knoll, we have always focused on representing business people and their interests, particularly closely held or family-owned businesses and their owners. We provide responsive, personal service, with depth of subject matter expertise, whether your company is new to Stark & Knoll, or we have worked together for years.

Solutions tailored to you. Each business faces a unique array of legal and regulatory issues. By understanding the complexities inherent to your organization, we can bring our experience to bear in providing practical, cost-effective solutions tailored to your needs.

Depth of experience. We are problem solvers for a large variety of businesses, from recent start-ups to industry leaders and from manufacturers and service providers to professional groups. We have the depth of experience to meet the needs of your business regardless of your developmental stage.
    Selection, formation, reorganization and dissolution of all types of    business entities
    General business law and corporate governance
    Close corporation and other shareholder control agreements
    Corporate and individual tax planning
    Compliance, planning, and offerings under federal and state    securities laws
    Employment practices and labor law compliance
    Drafting, negotiating and interpreting business agreements
    Equipment and real estate leasing
    Negotiating with financial institutions and other creditors
    Representation of creditors' interests
    Protection and licensing of intellectual property
    Management buyouts, ESOPs and other change-of-control    arrangements
    Stock redemptions and purchases
    Employee benefit plans and executive retirement planning
    Dispute resolution involving shareholders, directors, partners and    other principals
    Succession and estate planning for business owners and    professionals
    Real estate transactions
    Mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations
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