Our Practice

The iMoreno Group is committed to offering business clients effective, efficient, and affordable representation.  The lead counsel of the firm’s corporate practice, Robert A. Begotka, has represented both public and private companies in a broad range of transactional, corporate governance, and commercial litigation matters.  He has the experience, judgment, and substantive expertise to help your business achieve its goals.

The Firm’s Corporate Transactions and Governance Practice focuses on the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises ranging from start up ventures to established companies.  We offer pragmatic and cost-effective legal services to business clients, including:

• Entity Selection and Formation
• Corporate Governance
• Business Policies and Employment Agreements
• Business Contracts, Agreements and Leases
• Business Dispute Resolution and Litigation
• Related Areas of Practice—Immigration

Entity Selection and Formation

When starting a new business, choosing the right entity may be the most important decision you will make.  We can help you evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of various types of business entities, such as:

• Corporation
  • C-Corp
  • S-Corp
  • Professional Corporation (PC)
  • Benefit Corporation
  • Non-profit Corporation
• Limited Liability Company (LLC)
• Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC)
• Partnership
  • General
  • Limited
  • Limited Liability (LLP)
• Sole Proprietor

Once you have selected the entity that best suits your business needs and goals, the next step is to form the business entity in accordance with applicable requirements.  We will prepare and file the appropriate formation documents, register your business with government agencies, and obtain any necessary government licenses or permits.

Corporate Governance

We also will work with you to put in place the structures that govern the management and operations of your business and establish the rights, responsibilities, and roles of the owners of the business.  These include shareholder, operating, and partnership agreements, as well as corporate bylaws, minutes, notices, and consents.

Business Policies and Employment Agreements

Both new and established businesses should adopt and periodically review policies, procedures, and agreements that are essential to running a business and complying with the law.  Some of the internal policies and agreements we can prepare for your business include:

• Non-Harassment Policy
• Non-Discrimination Policy
• Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Policies
• Policies to comply with legal requirements under:
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Workers compensation statutes
  • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation Policies
• Employment Agreements
  • Executive Compensation
  • Non-Compete
  • Confidentiality
  • Intellectual Property Ownership

Business Contracts, Agreements and Leases

Clear and enforceable contracts are essential to establishing successful business relationships and avoiding disputes with your clients, vendors, and other business partners.  We can negotiate, draft, and review a wide range of business contracts, agreements, and leases on your behalf, including:

• Sales Contracts
• Purchase Contracts
• Independent Contractor Agreements
• Service Agreements
• Real Property Leases
• Asset Leases
• Asset Sale Agreements
• Asset Purchase Agreements
• Financing Agreements
• Licensing Agreements
• Construction Contracts
• Joint Venture Agreements

Business Dispute Resolution and Litigation

If business disputes occur, we are ready and able to negotiate or litigate a favorable resolution on your behalf.  In some cases, presenting your position in a formal demand letter can resolve the dispute quickly and satisfactorily.  Costly litigation also may be avoided through negotiation or alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation or arbitration.  However, if litigation is necessary or appropriate, we will use our experience and skill as litigators to vigorously represent you in court.

Related Areas of Practice – Immigration

The iMoreno Group’s immigration attorneys offer comprehensive immigration legal services to individuals and businesses.  We help U.S.-based employers and foreign employees navigate the complicated application and certification procedures of employment-based immigration and temporary work visa programs so that employers can hire and retain the employees they need while complying with the law.

The attorneys of The iMoreno Group have the necessary expertise in both immigration and corporate law to represent you effectively when—based on your investments in the United States—you seek either an EB-5 Immigrant Investor green card or an E-2 nonimmigrant visa.