When starting a new business, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is how to structure it. Your choice of entity affects everything, from taxes and liability protection to how management is handled. Choosing wisely at the beginning can save you significant costs, complications, and risk down the road. An experienced business law attorney can help you weigh your options and align the business structure with your goals. At Cook Tillman Law, we often start by asking:

You’re approaching retirement, which means it’s time to step away from the family business. You have a succession plan in place, which...

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You may have read nostalgic articles in the town press whenever a local business closes. They tell how the company “pulled down the...

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We noted in a recent Cook Tillman Law Group blog post two distinct business forms that often attract close attention from entrepreneurs...

“Entrepreneurship is risky.” We note that point in a prior blog post at Cook Tillman Law Group. We stress in our April 6 entry that it is...

At the established Brentwood business law firm of Cook Tillman Law Group, we believe that effective representation of Tennessee business...

“[P]retty darn good.” That is the assessment of a proven national economist commenting on a recent report authored by the nonprofit group...