legal counsel for start‑ups and early‑stage companies

© Seth Sawyers, 2015

From business formation to exit, your young company needs a wide range of legal services – but you aren’t able yet to hire full-time internal legal counsel. DG Law meets that need by providing business law and transaction services to start-up and early-stage companies, with a special focus on the tax implications of your choice of business entity and the structure of your business operations. You need legal representation and advice that is as high-integrity and professional as you are; please contact us to explore how we may be able to advise you.

Dan Gonzales is a Seattle-based attorney focusing in business law advisory to start-up and early-stage companies. A Washington State-licensed attorney admitted in Federal and State Courts, Dan earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Gonzaga University, a Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon School of Law, and a Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Denver. Dan founded his own firm in 2013 after serving as Corporate Counsel to TriStar Finance and had previous experience with Seattle area law firms. He has served as a Business Coach at the Washington Community Alliance for Self-Help, and has particular interest in assisting young companies. “Entrepreneurs often don’t realize that the choice of entity has profound implications for the future of their business,” Dan says. “I advise business owners in selecting the entity that makes the most sense for their business and financial objectives, paving the way for their future success. As they move forward in developing their company, I help every step of the way – including tax planning, the licenses and permits process, intellectual property counsel, contract drafting and negotiation, and corporate compliance.”

Business and Tax Planning

Startup Counseling

Entity Formation

Founders’ Agreements

Operating Agreements and Bylaws

Debt and Equity Structuring

Crowdfunding

Stock Options

Compensation Planning

IP Assignments and Licenses

Trademark Counseling and Registration

Mergers and Acquisitions

Acquisitive and Divisive Reorganizations

Spin-offs, Split-offs and Split-ups

Recapitalizations

Business Succession Planning

Securities Registration and Exemptions

Seed, Angel and Venture Capital Financings

Real Estate Leases

Letters of Intent

Purchase and Sale Agreements

Business formation

Sole Proprietorships

General Partnerships

501(c)(3) Nonprofits

Limited Liability Companies (LLC)

Limited Partnerships (LP)

Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP)

S Corps

C Corps

Professional Corporations

Trusts

Joint Ventures

Licenses and Permits

Federal Tax ID Number

State Tax ID Number

S Corp elections

Business Licenses

Trade name / DBA search and registration

Intellectual Property Counseling

Trademark Registration

Trademark, Copyright, Patent Compliance

Non-disclosure Agreements

Non-compete Agreements

Assignments and Licenses

Corporate Compliance

Annual Reports

Initial Reports

Corporate Minutes

Annual Shareholders’ and Directors’ Meetings

Registered Agent Services

Shareholders’ Voting Agreements

Founders Agreements

Voting Agreements

Operating Agreements

Articles of Incorporation

Corporate Bylaws and Resolutions

OSHA requirements

Zoning Issues

Fiduciary Responsibility

Contract Drafting and Negotiation

Service Contracts

Consumer Contracts

Vendor/ Supplier Contracts

Reseller Contracts

Security Agreements and UCC Transactions

Operating Agreements

Franchise Agreements

Non-compete and Non-disclosure Agreements

Finance

Startup Financings

Reg. D exemptions

Crowdfunding exemptions

Seed Investments

Angel Investments

Debt and Equity Structuring

Convertible Notes

Options

Equity Compensation Plans

Private Equity and Venture Capital Fund Financing

Tax Planning

Corporations, Partnerships, Entities, and Individuals

State and Local Tax

Expenditures

Depreciation

Amortization

Casualties and Losses

Leases

Like-kind Exchanges

Capital Contributions

Capital Accounts

Distributions

Dividends

Stock Dividends

Redemptions

Reorganizations

Mergers

Liquidations

Entrepreneurs

Financial Planning for Entrepreneurs and Closely Held Business Owners

Asset Protection

Owners’ Compensation Plans

If you need an attorney to advise you, please contact us.

info@dgonzaleslaw.com (206) 219-0958

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