
BUSINESS LAW
Law Firm Specializing in Business Law in the Rochester, NY, Area

TRUSTED BUSINESS LAWYER IN ROCHESTER, NY
To protect your business, you need a seasoned, multi-dimensional attorney with a career spanning a wide range of successful business from start-ups to sales and mergers. Ron is a past President of the Corporate and Business Law Section of the Monroe County Bar Association. He was a co-founder of a national franchised retail operation, which had over 600 outlets. He has owned successful enterprises in insurance, retail, real estate, construction, and distribution businesses. Rochester, NY, business and corporate law are where he and his team excel. Ronald J. Axelrod has over four decades of expertise serving as a Rochester, NY Business Lawyer—whether starting a business or growing an existing one.
The cornerstone of any successful business is firm foundational documents that make sure the business is properly formed and licensed, as well as setting out, in writing, the expectations and agreements of the parties. The experienced legal team at the Ronald J. Axelrod & Associates, small business lawyers in Rochester, New York, will ensure that your agreements and contracts are tailored to meet the unique needs of your business. Give us a call at 585.203.1020 or CONTACT US.
Services Provided
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General Business Advice
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Business Formation Services
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Small Business Advisor
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Business Brokerage Services
Small Business Advisor
An Experienced Rochester, NY, Small Business Lawyer
Whether you are contemplating starting a new small business or would like to grow an existing one, our goal is to advise and mentor you on a wide range of business matters and help you solve problems that might be hindering your growth. At Ronald J. Axelrod & Associates, we'll use a personalized approach to help you succeed by acting as someone you can trust – whether we're guiding you through writing a business plan, connecting you with people and resources that may solve a particular problem, arranging financing, offering tax advice, and so much more. We not only want your business to survive in the current economic climate, we want it to thrive.
How We Can Help
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General Business Recommendations
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Provide Long-term Growth Strategies
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Offer Business Succession Planning
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Give General Tax Advice
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Business Advisory Board
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Offer Guidance in Writing Business Plans
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Arrange for Short and Long-term Financing
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Help you decide on your choice of business entities
We take a results-driven approach to business consulting. Our Rochester, NY, small business attorneys work closely with you to set goals, identify obstacles, and provide you with alternate solutions. We assist in areas such as business and profitability growth, tax consulting, and business succession planning. Because of our many contacts in the business and financial community, we also help you connect with the right people and business services you may need. If you require business financing, we can assist with that as well. We’re dedicated to working side-by-side with you to as your trusted advisor to help your business reach its full potential.
Business Formation Services
Our business law firm in Rochester, NY, provides business formation legal services for businesses, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and those with larger business goals. When you're starting a new business, there are several things to consider when deciding what type of business to create.
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What is the nature of your business, and in what industry?
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Is this a new business or are you taking over an existing business?
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Who are the owners, investors, or members that will be involved?
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How do you want to grow your business?
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How do you plan on financing your new business?
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Will you be collecting sales tax?
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Will you have any employees, and if so, how many?
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Are you buying a franchise?
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Are there any licensing requirements?
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And much more
Types of Businesses
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Sole Proprietorship (D/B/A)
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General Partnership (GP)
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Limited Liability Companies (LLC)
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Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP)
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Limited Partnerships (LP)
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Professional Corporations (PC)
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Incorporations (Inc)
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Not-for-Profit Corporations (NFPC)
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Buying or Selling a Business
As an experienced small business lawyer in Rochester, NY, you can trust our law firm to handle the buying or selling of a business. When representing a seller, it's important that he/she gets the proper price. Our job is to negotiate the contract and do every thing we can to make sure they get paid the purchase price for their business. When representing a buyer, we'll make sure that he/she is getting what the seller represented he was selling and that he's acquiring the assets free and clear of any liens that need to be paid off at closing. Based on our years of experience, we have contacts with most of the local lenders, both private and institutional. Our firm knows the requirements of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and can help you find the right program to finance your business.
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EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ROCHESTER, NY, LEGAL SERVICES
Ron Axelrod is a trusted Estate Planning attorneys to turn to ensure that your assets are protected and are distributed to your heirs according to the way you intended. Learn about estate administration and probate.
The Rochester, NY, Medicaid Planning and Elder Law attorneys at Ronald J. Axelrod & Associates will help you protect your assets for nursing home care, should you need to move into one—or if need home health care.
If you have been named as the executor or estate administrator of a loved one's estate, when they pass you will need to know about the probate process and how you may avoid it