Chevy Chase Business & Corporate Law Attorneys

Lawyers Guiding Businesses Through Formation, Growth, and Transition in Chevy Chase, Maryland

From launching a new venture to managing complex transactions or winding down operations, businesses face a wide range of legal challenges at every stage of their development. Each phase presents risks and opportunities that must be managed with informed legal guidance. At Fox & Moghul, our attorneys help business owners, partners, executives, and investors make sound decisions that support long-term success. By offering comprehensive legal services across the full lifecycle of a business, we provide the structure, protection, and strategic insight companies need to operate efficiently and adapt to change.

Whether forming a startup, negotiating a buyout, or protecting intellectual property, our attorneys offer legal solutions grounded in Maryland business law and aligned with each client's objectives.

Business Formation and Legal Structuring

Starting a business requires more than a business plan—it requires laying a strong legal foundation. One of the first and most important decisions an entrepreneur will make is selecting the appropriate legal entity. Our attorneys guide clients through this process, taking into account factors such as taxation, liability protection, management preferences, and investor expectations.

Common entity types in Maryland include:

• Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
• Corporations (S Corps and C Corps)
• Partnerships (General and Limited)
• Sole Proprietorships

Once the appropriate structure is selected, we assist with drafting and filing formation documents, securing necessary licenses and permits, and preparing the foundational agreements that govern how the business will operate. These documents not only ensure legal compliance but also help prevent internal disputes by clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and procedures.

Contracts and Agreements

Clear, enforceable contracts are essential for managing relationships with co-owners, employees, customers, and partners. We prepare and review a wide range of agreements designed to protect business interests and reduce the risk of disputes. These include:

• Operating Agreements: For LLCs, these agreements govern ownership percentages, voting rights, profit distribution, and the process for resolving disagreements or dissolving the company.
• Shareholder Agreements: These documents outline the rights and obligations of shareholders in a corporation, including buy-sell provisions, restrictions on share transfers, and succession planning.
• Joint Venture Agreements: When businesses collaborate on specific projects or ventures, we help define contributions, responsibilities, and profit-sharing terms to ensure clarity and reduce risk.
• Franchise Agreements: For franchisors and franchisees, we provide counsel on franchise disclosures, operating requirements, brand protection, and enforcement of rights under the franchise relationship.
• Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements: To safeguard customer relationships and proprietary information, we draft and enforce restrictive covenants that comply with Maryland law and are carefully structured to protect legitimate business interests.

Our attorneys ensure that every agreement reflects the client's goals, complies with legal standards, and provides the flexibility needed to adapt as the business evolves.

Business Transactions and Strategic Growth

As businesses grow, they often engage in transactions that involve substantial financial and operational shifts. We help clients plan and execute a variety of transactions while protecting their legal and commercial interests.

We represent clients in:

• Mergers and Acquisitions: Our attorneys provide end-to-end support in business combinations, handling due diligence, regulatory compliance, negotiation of terms, and drafting of purchase agreements.
• Business Valuations and Buyouts: Whether buying out a partner or preparing for a sale, we assist with valuation analysis, structuring buy-sell agreements, and managing negotiations to ensure a fair and legally sound process.
• Asset and Stock Sales: We guide clients through the sale or purchase of business assets or corporate stock, ensuring that transactions are properly documented and risks are managed.

Our role in these transactions is not only to complete the legal work but to offer strategic advice that supports the long-term success of the deal and the business.

Additional Legal Services for Businesses

Beyond formation and transactions, we provide a full range of business law services to help clients manage risk, ensure compliance, and address operational challenges. These services include:

• Business Financing: We assist with reviewing and negotiating loan agreements, private placements, and venture capital investments to ensure terms are aligned with business goals and legal requirements.
• Licensing and Regulatory Compliance: Our attorneys help businesses obtain required licenses and complying with state, local, and industry-specific regulations.
• Intellectual Property Protection: We assist with the registration and enforcement of copyrights and trademarks, helping businesses protect brand identity, content, and proprietary assets.
• Business Dissolution and Restructuring: When it becomes necessary to close or restructure a business, we provide guidance on legal obligations, asset distribution, liability management, and compliance with dissolution procedures.

Our firm is equipped to support businesses at any stage, whether they are just getting started, facing legal challenges, or preparing for a major transition.

Contact Our Chevy Chase, MD Business Law Attorneys

Legal guidance is essential to building, maintaining, and growing a successful business. At Fox & Moghul, we partner with clients to address the legal aspects of business ownership with clarity and confidence. Whether you are forming a new company, managing operations, or preparing for a major transaction, we are here to help. Contact our Chevy Chase business law attorneys at 301-409-5316 to schedule a consultation.