Slive & Slive Co., L.P.A. assists clients with the legal details of commencing a new business enterprise. We can help you determine if you should operate your business as a sole proprietorship, corporation, S corporation, limited liability company, or a limited liability partnership. Each of these vehicles has a distinct purpose and benefit.
Slive & Slive Co., L.P.A. will also assist you in formalizing your business and filing the necessary documents with the Ohio Secretary of State. Additionally, we will guide you in developing and adopting your by-laws or your operating agreement. These documents are important in that they determine who controls the company, how decisions are made, and how profits are allocated. These agreements also identify which individuals make corporate decisions, both strategic and financial.
After a business opens, Slive & Slive Co., L.P.A. can continue to assist you during the operation and growth of your business. We will assist clients with securing financing, negotiating leases, negotiating contracts and resolving business disputes relating to the various problems that arise in the normal course of business. Slive & Slive Co., L.P.A. has also assisted business clients with collection matters and when a business is sued. If a business is sued, Slive & Slive will represent business clients in court. We will determine if insurance exists to cover the lawsuit and if not, we will provide a legal defense to achieve a fair and equitable solution.
Slive & Slive Co., L.P.A. will assist a business client with human resource or employment matters as well. Slive & Slive Co., L.P.A. is familiar with the Ohio and Federal law relative to equal employment and discrimination. Slive & Slive Co., L.P.A. can assist business clients in developing an appropriate employee handbook and assist employers with employment contracts, and employment related issues including discrimination, termination, employment and worker’s compensation benefits.
Slive & Slive Co., L.P.A.’s philosophy encourages employers and employees to treat each other fairly and with respect.
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No matter what your business concern, Slive & Slive can help you navigate the legalities of operating a business. Your understanding of your case within the legal system is a priority, and your satisfaction is our goal. Your phone calls will be returned promptly and your needs addressed timely. In addition to our weekly office hours, our Cleveland office offers Saturday morning appointments and we accept all major credit cards. Please contact us today for a free initial consultation.
