Whether you have been in business for generations or are an entrepreneur planning a new venture, the business law experts at the Hazleton-based Slusser Law Firm are here to help.

The business lawyers at Slusser Law are experienced in representing business owners with a wide range of legal services, including start-up assistance related to the formation of a partnership or corporate entity, assistance with contracts and legal forms, protecting your rights with the registration of a trademark or license agreement, and buying or selling a business.

Starting, operating, buying or selling a business requires attention to detail and meticulous planning. The Luzerne County lawyers at the Slusser Law Firm can guide you through the challenging processes so you can focus on running your business.

Startup services

We know that starting a business can be very difficult – even without considering the complex legal procedures involved. 

Slusser Law helps everyone from entrepreneurs to savvy business owners form legally sound business entities, including:

• S-Corporations
• C-Corporations
• General partnerships
• Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
• Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
• Sole proprietorships
• Joint ventures

Slusser Law can also provide legal counsel for asset and stock purchases during the startup process.

Contracts

Before entering into a contract, you want to make sure your rights are being protected and you are not being unnecessarily exposed to liability. The Hazleton business attorneys at Slusser Law will work with your firm to draft, review and negotiate legal documents related to your business activities, including:

• Leases
• Buy-sell agreements
• Service contracts
• Waivers and releases
• Operating agreements
• Property agreements
• Shareholder agreements

Ownership transfers

Slusser Law can help business owners through the complex process of buying and selling a business, including:

• Structuring the transaction
• Negotiating terms of agreement
• Drafting of the deal
• Due diligence assistance
• Reviewing or drafting asset purchase agreements, security agreements, stock purchase agreements and other documents.

Contact the Slusser Law Firm in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, for legal assistance with your business venture.