Startup, Venture & Small Business Law
We work with businesses at all stages of growth, from incorporation through disposition. After helping you start your own business, we can act as your general counsel to ensure that your business is on a strong legal footing.
- Formation of Corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and Non-Profit Companies in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia and other jurisdictions
- Registration of companies in Virginia, Maryland and DC that were formed (domesticated) elsewhere
- Tax Planning for businesses, including S Corporation Tax Elections for LLCs or Coprorations.
- Partnership Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, Operating Agreements and Corporate Governance
- Business Purchases, Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business Sales and Dissolutions
- Franchised Businesses, including Franchisees and Franchisors
- Minority Business and Woman Owned Business registrations for preference in government contracts
- Virginia Registered Agent Services
- Shareholder and LLC Member Disputes
- Estate Planning for businesses and their owners
- General Counsel Services

For more information, see our page on why to use an attorney for incorporation of your Corporation or organization of your Limited Liability Company.
Our business packages include:
Business Consultation Session |
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Before you start your new business, let us advise you on the right type of business entity for your venture. Incorporation services don't come with advice, and we have seen many clients who used an incorporation service only to find out later that they chose the wrong entity, or didn't maintain their limited liability. Our new business startup package provides a 60 minute initial consultation for a flat fee. If you choose to use our firm to then incorporate or organize your business entity, the fee will be credited toward your new business organization. Please contact us to schedule your New Business Startup initial consultation. |
$420.00 |
Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia Incorporation |
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Incorporation of a Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia For-Profit or Non-Profit (Non-Stock) Corporation. Includes:
Does not include Virginia State Corporation Commission, the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation or District of Columbia Department of Regulatory and Consumer Affairs (DCRA) filing fees which vary based upon whether the entity is for-profit or non-profit and, for for-profit entities, the number of shares authorized. |
$1,800.00 |
LLC or Corporation Buy-Sell Agreement |
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For limited liability companies (LLCs) or closely held corporations with multiple owners, a buy-sell agreement provides specific rules to govern the transfer of shares or membership interests in the event of death, disability or the desire for one owner to exit the business. Our package includes meetings with business owners to negotiate and discuss the terms of the buy-sell agreement/multiple-member operating agreement, drafting, and up to two (2) rounds of post-drafting discussion and/or requested revisions prior to signing by the business owners. |
$1,800.00 |
Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia Single-Member Limited Liability Company Organization |
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Organization of a Limited Liability Company with one owner. Includes:
Does not include Virginia State Corporation Commission, the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation or District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) filing fees. |
$1,500.00 |
Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia Multiple-Member Limited Liability Company Organization |
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Organization of a Limited Liability Company with two or more owners. Includes:
Does not include Virginia State Corporation Commission, the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation or District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) filing fees. |
$2,500.00 |
Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia Fictitious Business Name Filing |
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All businesses in Virginia, D.C. or Maryland doing business in a name other than their full individual, corporate or LLC legal name are required to file a Fictitious Business Name (also called a Trade Name or Doing Business As Name or DBA) application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (VSCC), the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT), or the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA). We can prepare and file these forms with the applicable government agencies for you. Our fee does not include the filing fees which range from $10 to $55 per Fictitious Business Name. |
$420.00 |
Virginia Registered Agent Service |
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We can act as the Registered Agent for a Virginia Corporation or LLC. |
Annual fee of $195.00, or free with retainer |
General Counsel Silver |
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We can act as your general counsel, proving regular advice on the issues that arise in your business, including contract review and preparation. The monthly fee entitles you to up to one hour of legal services (a $420.00 value), and a 5% discount off of hourly fees for other services. |
Monthly fee of $350.00 with a six month commitment |
General Counsel Gold |
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We can act as your general counsel, proving regular advice on the issues that arise in your business, including contract review and preparation. The monthly fee entitles you to up to two hours of legal services (a $840.00 value), and a 10% discount off of hourly fees for other services. |
Monthly fee of $700.00 with a twelve month commitment |
All Other Business Matters |
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$420.00/hour |
Please contact us to schedule your initial consultation: |