We understand the legal issues entrepreneurs have to navigate while trying to build a business. Clients who partner with us are provided the security of knowing they have a team of attorneys working to transform their ideas into successful entities. Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is a full-service law firm with the ability to provide the legal framework to help build your dreams.
Startups and Emerging Companies
We advise clients regarding business formation and structuring of various types of entities and assist with a variety of tax matters, including tax planning considerations in selecting the form of entity.
We provide advice and draft agreements for all types of intellectual property, including patent and trademark licensing, copyright registration and licensing, confidential disclosure agreements and more.
We assist with private placement offerings, mezzanine financing and venture capital financing. We advise regarding shareholder agreements, shareholder disputes, assisting with stock issuances and transfer and redemption agreements.
Our real estate attorneys draft, review and negotiate purchase agreements and lease agreements. We examine abstracts and prepare title opinions, and assist with mortgage and loan agreements.
Our employment attorneys counsel clients regarding federal and state employment laws. They draft, review and assist in the implementation of employment policies and employee handbooks, independent contractor agreements, non-compete and non-disclosure agreements and prepare and review job descriptions.
Our attorneys assist with ongoing maintenance of organizational documents and advise regarding changes in the law and the impact of those changes on the organization. We regularly draft and review customer and vendor contracts to ensure the agreements are transparent and viable.
Our merger and acquisition (M&A) attorneys have extensive experience in negotiating, structuring and completing mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other reorganizations.
Our business attorneys bring a team approach to meet the unique needs of each client by collaborating with other practice groups including:
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If you have questions regarding our startups and emerging companies practice, please email or call us in Cedar Rapids at (319) 366-7641 or in Coralville at (319) 354-1019.
Startups and Emerging Companies
